CSEET · Business Laws and Management · Principles of Management and Modern Approaches
Match the approach with its core emphasis. (P) Quantitative approach; (Q) Behavioural approach; (R) Systems approach; (S) Contingency approach. (1) Interrelationship of subsystems; (2) Use of mathematical models in decision-making; (3) Human behaviour and motivation at work; (4) Fitting action to the situation.
The correct matching is P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4. Quantitative approach uses mathematical models, behavioural approach studies human behaviour and motivation, systems approach focuses on interrelated subsystems, and contingency approach adapts action to the situation.
- AP-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4Correct
- BP-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4
- CP-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1
- DP-1, Q-3, R-2, S-4
Explanation
The quantitative approach uses mathematical models (2); the behavioural approach studies human behaviour and motivation (3); the systems approach stresses interrelated subsystems (1); the contingency approach fits action to the situation (4). Other options swap these pairs.
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