4. A Philosophy that sought to increase productivity and make the work easier by scientificallystudying work methods and establishing standards was the brain child of Hnri Fayol.a. TRUEb. FALSE5. Elton Mayo is best associated with the Hawthorne studies which were conducted at theHawthorn plant of Western Electric in Cicero, Illinois?a. TRUEb. FALSE6. By definition, an objective deal with achieving a measurable result with due regard to time.a. TRUEb. FALSEDoc. No.: EXM/F/03Page No.: 1/5Issue No.: 1Last Update: 15/04/15Revision No.: 1.1Date: 12/04/06Author: ECApproved: Provost7. There are two types of knowledge: implicit knowledge and tactical knowledge.a. TRUEb. FALSE8. "Satisficing" involves finding a solution to a problem that is "good enough," rather than findingthe best possible solution.a. TRUEb. FALSE9. Roles have a broader influence than norms, which focus on behaviour in a specific position.b. FALSEb. Decision making involves eliminating uncertainty.b. FALSEa. TRUEc. TRUE10. Esi is a member of both a formal group and an informal group if she socializes with her co-workers.a. TRUEb. FALSEA.2 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS11. The measure of the appropriateness of the goals an organization is pursuing and the degree to whichthe organization achieves these goals is usually referred to as:a. Efficiencyb. Effectivenessc. Goal Drivend. Organizational Successe. Organizational Performance

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Understanding Business

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Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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