Which of the following is classified as a human resource in production?
Human resources refer to the:
Natural wealth of a country
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People who provide labour and skills
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Financial capital in business
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Equipment used in factories
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Productivity is best described as:
The amount of money workers receive
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The level of imports in a country
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The number of goods produced in a given time
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The number of factories in operation
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Which factor can improve worker productivity?
Poor working conditions
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Proper education and training
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In the production process, labour refers to:
Human effort used to produce goods and services
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Which of the following is an example of skilled labour?
“Workers who receive training usually perform tasks more efficiently.” This statement relates to:
Which management theory emphasizes strict supervision and division of work?
Human relations management
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Democratic management
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Participative management
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Scientific management
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Frederick Taylor is associated with:
Scientific management theory
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Environmental management
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Marketing management
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Financial management
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A manager who allows workers to contribute ideas is practicing:
Autocratic leadership
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Participative management
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Scientific management
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Education contributes to economic development by:
Increasing unemployment
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Lowering productivity
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Improving worker knowledge and efficiency
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Which of the following is most likely to reduce worker performance?
Human input into production mainly involves:
Labour and skills
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“Training workers can improve the quality of goods and services.” This statement is:
True because skills improve efficiency
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False because machines do all the work
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True only in agriculture
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False because training is expensive
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Which of the following is an example of on-the-job training?
Apprenticeship at a workshop
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The role of managers in a business includes:
Creating confusion among workers
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Organizing and supervising workers
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Preventing communication
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Human resources are important in national development because they:
Increase dependence on imports
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Reduce production levels
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Provide skills and labour for economic activities
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Eliminate technology
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Which of the following would most likely increase productivity in a factory?
Frequent absenteeism
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Use of outdated equipment only
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Worker motivation and training
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A country with a highly educated workforce is likely to experience:
Economic growth and development
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The development and changes of societies are strongly influenced by:
Weather conditions only
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Human resources and education
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