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?

    <p>Turning everything into writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure everyone has a performance target to chase</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Separation of line and staff functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Turning everything into writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is power necessary in modern management?

    <p>To maintain control over subordinates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide a basis for performance evaluations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To facilitate decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

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