MGMT 3310 ch2 practice

The sequence of suppliers and purchasers, covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers, is known as

supply chain management

The concept that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts is known as

synergy

When a business affects the life of a member of the surrounding community without meaning to

the company has wielded

Which of the following is not a criticism of scientific management? Selected

It does not appreciate the careful study of tasks and jobs.

Which of these perspectives emphasized a rational, scientific approach to the study of management and sought to make organizations efficient operating machines?

classical perspective

Despite flawed methodology or inaccurate conclusions, the Hawthorne studies provided the impetus for the

humanistic perspective

Matrix Dress Designs operates using the concept of empowerment, where employees act independently and with management facilitating rather than controlling workers. These qualities represent which management approach?

humanistic perspective

Which of these emphasized the importance of understanding human behaviors, needs, and attitudes in the workplace as well as social interactions and group processes?

humanistic perspective

The demographics

lifestyles, and social values of a society determine the firm's

a. corporations are seen as powerful

profit-seeking enterprises that have no redeeming values.

Frederick Taylor's contributions were in the field of

scientific management

The aspects of a culture that guide and influence relationships among people are known as

social forces