The Rise of Modern Business Enterprises in 19th Century USA

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern management as described in the text?

Turning everything into writing

Constant, numerically-based tracking of performance

Constant prescribing, tracking, and evaluating of machine performance (correct)

Everyone who reports to a superior needs to prepare a written report

What is the purpose of the new 'exercise of power' in modern management?

To track and evaluate machine performance

To ensure effective communication of top-level strategy (correct)

To constantly chase performance targets

To turn everything into writing

What is the role of accounting and statistical innovations in modern management?

To enable constant tracking of performance (correct)

To turn everything into writing

To ensure effective communication of top-level strategy

To evaluate machine performance

What is the principle of 'Grammatocentrism' in modern management?

Turning everything into writing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of constant, numerically-based tracking of performance in modern management?

To ensure everyone has a performance target to chase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the new structure of modern business enterprises in 19th century USA?

Separation of line and staff functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle of modern management known as 'Grammatocentrism'?

Turning everything into writing Signup and view all the answers

Why is power necessary in modern management?

To maintain control over subordinates Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of constant, numerically-based tracking of performance in modern management?

To provide a basis for performance evaluations Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of accounting and statistical innovations in modern management?

To facilitate decision-making Signup and view all the answers

The Rise of Modern Business Enterprises in 19th Century USA

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of modern management as described in the text?

What is the purpose of the new 'exercise of power' in modern management?

What is the role of accounting and statistical innovations in modern management?

What is the principle of 'Grammatocentrism' in modern management?

What is the purpose of constant, numerically-based tracking of performance in modern management?

Which of the following best describes the new structure of modern business enterprises in 19th century USA?

What is the key principle of modern management known as 'Grammatocentrism'?

Why is power necessary in modern management?

What is the purpose of constant, numerically-based tracking of performance in modern management?

What is the role of accounting and statistical innovations in modern management?

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