Which of the Following Statements About the Beginnings of Management

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the beginnings of management is true?

• A) Job enrichment was developed during the last half of the twentieth century.
• B) Management as a field of study is only about 125 years old.
• C) Information management appeared with the first computers.
• D) The use of management functions would have made the building of the Egyptian pyramids more efficient.
• E) All of the above statements about the origin of management are true.

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Definitions:

Vertical Contracts

Agreements between companies at different levels of the supply chain, such as between a manufacturer and a retailer, to govern the terms of purchase and sale.

Manufacturer's Belief

The perceptions or convictions held by manufacturers regarding the market, product quality, or the effectiveness of production processes.

Retailers

Retailers are businesses or individuals that purchase goods from manufacturers or wholesalers and sell them directly to consumers.

Promotional Activities

Marketing efforts intended to increase awareness or sales of a product or service, often through discounts or advertising.