Scenario C

question 33

Multiple Choice

Scenario C. Use the information given below to answer the following questions. Karen, an intelligent, enthusiastic, and hardworking person, recently joined a company. Despite working well, she was constantly yelled at by her manager. In addition, her manager expected her to submit a report of her activities at the end of each day. He also checked on Karen at frequent intervals during the day to see how her work was progressing. After a few months of such treatment, Karen began to lose interest in her work. She began to frequently miss deadlines and the quality of her work deteriorated.
-In the context of the above scenario, which of the following principles of management does Karen's manager believe in?

• A) Scientific management
• B) Douglas McGregor's Theory X
• C) Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory
• D) Henri Fayol's principle of esprit de corps
• E) Systematic management

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Definitions:

Target Market

The specific group of customers that a business aims to reach with its products, services, and marketing efforts.

Break-Even Analysis

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Sales Forecast

An estimation of the amount of goods or services that will be sold within a specified future period, used for planning and managing business operations.

Expense Forecasts

Projections or estimates of future costs and expenses that a business or organization is likely to incur over a specific period.