Question

The use of mathematical tools such as the application of linear programming for optimizing operations and the statistical process control for quality management is a characteristic of the _____ approach of the classical perspective of management thinking.
a. bureaucratic organizations
b. scientific management
c. administrative principles
d. management science

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is d. management science.

Explanation:

The administration and management sciences, should not be confused with administration and management practices, constitute an autonomous body of knowledge that aims to clarify the collective behavioral actions of organized human groups, which result in the creation of companies, associations, administrations, etc. The administration and management sciences are action and decision sciences, which are supported and articulated in numerous disciplines of the exact sciences and human sciences.

The administration and management sciences group disciplines such as finance, human resources, marketing, accounting, information systems, logistics, entrepreneurship, organizational theory, business strategy, marketing strategy, etc.