BCOR 370 WVU exam 1 Houghton Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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BCOR 370 WVU exam 1 Houghton
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Organization

Ans: A systematic arrangement of people to accomplish some
specific purpose


Why do we have organizations?

Ans: -efficiency; to accomplish specific objectives
-serve society
-provide careers


How do organizations accomplish their objectives?

Ans: -Basic framework of management
-Decision Making


Basic Framework of Management

Ans: -Planning
-Organizing
-Leading


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-Controlling


Management

Ans: The process of achieving goals, effectively and efficiently
through, and with other people.


What is scientific management?

Ans: The use of the scientific method to determine the "one
best way" to perform a job or task


Frederick Taylor

Ans: "The Father of Scientific Management"
-wrote the first management textbook


Frank and Lilian Gilbreth

Ans: Used scientific management:
-motion studies
-Brick laying example


What is the Legacy of Scientific Management?


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