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Industrial Revolution
It was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe and the United States. -
Assembly Line
Henry ford started the assembly line for the Ford Model T. This changed the way that cars were put together in the future. -
Human Relations Theory
People desire to be part of a supportive team that facilitates development and growth. -
Hawthorne Effect
People will act differently if someone is watching them. They will do better work if there is an observer than if no one is watching. -
Maslows Hierarchy of Needs
A motivational theory in which people have 5 stages of needs. The needs are physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem and self-actualization. -
Theory X
People are lazy. They will avoid doing work if possible. -
Theory Y
People find satisfaction in their work. -
Contingency Theory
The contingency theory is an organizational theory that claims that there is no best way to organize a corporation, to lead a company, or to make decisions. Instead, the optimal course of action is contingent upon the internal and external situation. -
Theory Z
Japanese and American business practices. -
Deming's 14 points
Deming's theory is a concept on implementing total quality management.
