The Basic Motivational Assumption Within Taylor's Scientific Management Is the Same

question 43

Multiple Choice

The basic motivational assumption within Taylor's scientific management is the same as within Adam Smith's political economic notions which holds that:

• A) both intrinsic and extrinsic factors influence motivation.
• B) ungratified needs motivate behavior.
• C) individuals are largely motivated by power, affiliation, and achievement.
• D) people are motivated by self-interest and economic gain.

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Definitions:

Proximity

The state or condition of being close or near; in technology, it often relates to the detection of and response to nearby objects or signals.

Machine Cycle

The series of steps a central processing unit goes through when it performs a program instruction.

Encode

The process of converting information into a particular form or code to ensure its secure transmission or storage.

Moore's Law

An observation that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years, leading to a continuous increase in computing power.