Types of Sensory Test Methods
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What is the main purpose of consumer tests in sensory evaluation?

  • To describe the attributes of a product
  • To identify differences between samples
  • To determine sensory thresholds
  • To gauge consumer acceptance and preference (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of discrimination test in sensory evaluation?

  • Triangle Test
  • Paired Comparison Test
  • Duo-Trio Test
  • Flavor Profile Method (correct)
  • In a Duo-Trio test, what is the participant asked to do?

  • Identify which of two samples matches a reference sample (correct)
  • Identify the odd sample out of three
  • Determine if there is a difference between two samples
  • Describe the attributes of a product
  • Which of the following sensory test methods is used to quantify the component parts of a product's flavor?

    <p>Flavor Profile Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sensory test method is used to determine if there is a perceptible difference between samples?

    <p>Discrimination Tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Paired Comparison Test in sensory evaluation?

    <p>To determine if there is a difference between two samples based on a specific attribute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What management theory focused on maximizing efficiency through time and motion studies?

    <p>Scientific Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management theory emphasized the importance of social factors in the workplace?

    <p>Behavioral Management Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed Theory X and Theory Y, which presented contrasting assumptions about employees?

    <p>Douglas McGregor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management theory applied mathematical and statistical methods to decision-making?

    <p>Quantitative Management Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management theory laid the foundation for administrative principles such as unity of command and division of labor?

    <p>Scientific Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Hawthorne Studies take place, leading to the Human Relations Movement?

    <p>Western Electric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a key aspect of the planning function of management?

    <p>Performance measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management function that involves developing an organizational structure, allocating tasks, and coordinating activities is known as:

    <p>Organizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of the leading function of management?

    <p>Team building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management function that involves ensuring that organizational goals and standards are being met is known as:

    <p>Controlling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of the staffing function of management?

    <p>Training and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management function that involves setting goals, formulating strategies, and allocating resources is known as:

    <p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core focus of agile management?

    <p>Flexibility, collaboration, and rapid adaptation to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of strategic management?

    <p>Formulating and implementing strategies to achieve organizational goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have modern management theories addressed environmental and social issues?

    <p>By including considerations for sustainability and CSR, reflecting a broader understanding of organizational responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of management in an organization?

    <p>To ensure that the organization's resources are used effectively to meet its business goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has agile management been adopted beyond the software development industry?

    <p>Agile management has been widely adopted in various industries, beyond its origins in software development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management theory emphasizes that the most effective approach depends on the specific circumstances facing an organization?

    <p>Contingency Management Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management approach views organizations as complex systems with interrelated and interdependent parts?

    <p>System Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management theory focuses on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and employee involvement?

    <p>Total Quality Management (TQM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management approach became crucial in the information age, involving capturing, organizing, and leveraging intellectual capital?

    <p>Knowledge Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management theory gained prominence during World War II and influenced areas such as logistics, scheduling, and resource allocation?

    <p>Operations Research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management theory asserted that there is a one-size-fits-all approach to management?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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