The Following Statements Are Accurate Descriptions of the Evolution of the Scientific

question 50

Multiple Choice

The following statements are accurate descriptions of the evolution of the scientific study of organizations EXCEPT:

• A)the early focus of the systematic study of management was on physical working conditions,principles of administration,and principles of industrial engineering.
• B)as management research progressed,emphasis was placed on the human factor with respect to individual attitudes,group dynamics,and relationships between managers and workers.
• C)organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding individuals and groups in organizations.
• D)organization behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding the performance implications of organizational processes,systems,and structures.
• E)the primary focus on the human factor began in the 18th century.

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Definitions:

Equity Income

Income earned from investments in shares of companies, often received as dividends, indicating profit participation in these companies.

Internal Accounting Records

Documents and ledgers used within an organization to track financial transactions, operational data, and other key financial information.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted to reflect the investor's share of the investee's net income or losses.

Equity Income

Income that comes from owning shares in a company, typically in the form of dividends paid out from the company's profits.