Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Production

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct with respect to the production era?

• A) It began with the invention of the steam engine.
• B) The scientific management movement emphasized the management of people through an understanding of the needs they brought to the workplace.
• C) Mass production increased the available labour pool because many people could be trained to carry out assembly line tasks.
• D) Workers gained more freedom during the production era.
• E) None of these statements are accurate.

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