People Who Engage in Critical Thinking

question 332

Multiple Choice

People who engage in critical thinking:

• A) try to boil down all complex issues to a yes/no proposition.
• B) evaluate evidence only from their own perspectives.
• C) readily accept an explanation if the explanation makes sense.
• D) are open to new ideas, yet maintain a sense of skepticism.

Understand the principles and objectives of scientific management in job design.

Identify the key elements and limitations of job enrichment, job enlargement, and job rotation strategies in work design.

Recognize the importance and application of time and motion studies in improving work efficiency.

Describe the impact of mass production on job characteristics and worker behavior.

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Definitions:

Single Area

Focusing or concentrating on one particular geographic, professional, or subject matter domain exclusively.

Functional Manager

A manager responsible for a specific business function or department within an organization, such as marketing or finance.

Direct Contribution

The direct financial impact of a specific activity or unit towards the overall profit or revenue of a business.

Line Managers

Managers who have direct responsibility for managing employees and operations, acting as a link between higher management and the workforce.