The Management Science Approach Suggests That Managers Can Best Improve

question 22

Multiple Choice

The management science approach suggests that managers can best improve their organizations by ________.

• A) using the scientific method and mathematical techniques to solve operational problems
• B) understanding the physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs of organization members
• C) providing wage incentives to workers exceed their target production
• D) reducing the number of steps involved in performing a particular task
• E) making sure that all employees are treated as equally as possible

Differentiate among primary, secondary, and cardinal traits in Allport’s theory.

Comprehend the significance of functional autonomy in the development of a healthy personality according to Allport.

Explain Allport's views on the role of the ego or self in personality development.

Identify the influence of Allport’s work on the humanistic approach to psychology.

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Definitions:

Self-determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivations and psychological needs in driving human behavior.

Social Comparison Theory

The idea that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others they perceive as somehow faring better or worse.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived control over the behavior.