Asked by Manoj Upreti on Sep 23, 2024
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Helen feels that it is possible for a trained monkey to do the job of her workers. Which researcher's viewpoint is she espousing?
A) Max Hawthorne
B) Chester Barnard
C) Frederick Taylor
D) Abraham Maslow
Frederick Taylor
Frederick Winslow Taylor was an American mechanical engineer who sought to improve industrial efficiency and is known as the father of scientific management.
Max Hawthorne
A figure not widely recognized in academic or scientific fields, potentially related to specific industries or entertainment, without a general definition available.
Chester Barnard
A business executive and author, known for his contributions to management theory, particularly in the area of organizational and executive functions.
- Understand the foundational theories and researchers in organizational behavior.
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Jacob Partin3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Helen is espousing Frederick Taylor's viewpoint, which focused on scientific management and viewed workers as replaceable cogs in the production process. Taylor believed in using time and motion studies to increase worker efficiency and suggested that workers could be easily replaced if they were not performing up to standards.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the foundational theories and researchers in organizational behavior.