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What was the primary assumption held by employers regarding their employees during the Industrial Revolution?
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?
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?
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?
According to the Scientific-Rational approach, what was the view regarding people in organizations?
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What was the belief of the Scientific-Rational approach regarding organizational change?
What was the belief of the Scientific-Rational approach regarding organizational change?
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