The Foundations of the Behavioural Approach to Management Include All

question 16

Multiple Choice

The foundations of the behavioural approach to management include all of the following components except

• A) The Hawthorne studies.
• B) Maslow's theory of human needs.
• C) McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y.
• D) the human systems contingency model.
• E) Argyris's theory of personality and organization.

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Definitions:

Right-Wing Authoritarianism

A personality and ideological framework characterized by adherence to conventional norms, submission to authorities, and hostility towards outgroups.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, irritability, and sadness.

Social Dominance Orientation

A personality trait which predicts social and political attitudes, characterized by a preference for hierarchy in social settings and dominance over lower-status groups.

Need for Structured Knowledge

Refers to the requirement for organized and systematically arranged information to make it easily understandable and accessible.