Employee Relations in the Industrial Revolution
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What was the primary assumption held by employers regarding their employees during the Industrial Revolution?

  • Employees were highly motivated and needed incentives to work harder.
  • Employees were unreliable, lazy, and required strict control and close supervision. (correct)
  • Employees were reliable, hardworking, and required minimal supervision.
  • Employees were self-directed and required autonomy to be productive.

    • According to the classical school of thought, what was considered the key to increasing profits?

  • Investing in employee training and development programs.
  • Making labor cheaper or increasing its productivity through harder work or longer hours. (correct)
  • Offering competitive salaries and incentives to attract talented employees.
  • Improving working conditions and employee welfare.

    • What was the core proposition of the Scientific-Rational approach regarding organizations?

  • Organizations are complex systems influenced by external factors.
  • Organizations are rational entities that can be designed scientifically. (correct)
  • Organizations are emotional entities driven by human relationships.
  • Organizations are dynamic and constantly evolving based on market demands.

    • According to the Scientific-Rational approach, what was the view regarding people in organizations?

    <p>People are economic beings motivated primarily by financial incentives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the belief of the Scientific-Rational approach regarding organizational change?

    <p>Change should be based on rationality and legitimate managerial authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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