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What is the main focus of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

  • Minimizing the impact of global outsourcing
  • Enhancing the efficiency of management operations
  • Improving employee motivation and satisfaction (correct)
  • Maximizing profits for the organization

    • Which ethical approach emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number of people?

  • Utilitarian approach (correct)
  • Justice approach
  • Individual approach
  • Moral-rights approach

    • What is the primary purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?

  • Promoting global outsourcing
  • Regulating import quotas
  • Reducing tariffs on international trade
  • Enhancing corporate governance and ethical standards (correct)

    • What is the concept of 'triple bottom line' in the context of sustainability?

    <p>Balancing financial, social, and environmental performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a geocentric manager in a multinational organization?

    <p>Taking a global perspective and valuing diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main roles of managers according to Henry Mintzberg?

    <p>Interpersonal, informational, decisional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which viewpoint of management emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior and motivation in the workplace?

    <p>Behavioral viewpoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Frederick Taylor focus on in his principles of scientific management?

    <p>Increasing productivity through time and motion study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement in management emphasized the importance of understanding group dynamics and employee motivation?

    <p>Human relations movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary skills required for a manager to effectively interact with others and build relationships?

    <p>Human skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of total quality management (TQM)?

    <p>Involving employees in continuous improvement to achieve customer satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an open system from a closed system in the context of management science?

    <p>Open systems can exchange resources with their environment, while closed systems cannot interact with the external environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the ethical climate within an organization?

    <p>To shape employees' perceptions and behaviors regarding ethical conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of corporate social responsibility (CSR), what is the significance of the triple bottom line?

    <p>Balancing economic, social, and environmental performance to measure organizational success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a learning organization from a traditional organization?

    <p>Continuous learning and adaptation to improve organizational effectiveness and performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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