In the context of the origins of management, throughout history, most managers operated by a(n) ________ basis.

A. organizational behavior
B. scientific management
C. contingency
D. bureaucracy
E. trial-and-error


Answer: E

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A. Plan B. Design C. Execute D. Evaluate

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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