Which of the following best describes scientific management?
A) a theory of motivation holding that job satisfaction depends on two factors, hygiene and motivation
B) a theory of motivation holding that people are motivated to work toward rewards that they want and that they have a reasonable chance of obtaining
C) a theory of motivation holding that people evaluate their treatment by the organization relative to the treatment of others
D) a theory of motivation holding that managers should analyze jobs to find the most efficient methods and use money as a primary motivator

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Scientific management is a theory that focuses on finding the most efficient ways to perform tasks by analyzing them and then paying workers based on their production levels. It emphasizes the use of money as a primary motivator.

Which of the Following Best Describes Scientific Management