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

1. The classical viewpoint emphasized ways to manage work more independently. 
2. Frank and Lillian Gilbreth were chief proponents of administrative management. 
3. A "therblig," a term coined by Frank Gilbreth, is a unit of motion in the workplace. 
4. The two branches of the classical viewpoint of management are rational and bureaucratic. 


1. FALSE
The classical viewpoint emphasized finding ways to manage work more efficiently.
2. FALSE
Two chief proponents of scientific management were Frederick W. Taylor and the team of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth.
3. TRUE
A made-up word you won't find in most dictionaries, therblig was coined by Frank Gilbreth which refers to 1 of 17 basic motions. By identifying the therbligs in a job, Frank and his wife, Lillian, were able to eliminate motions while simultaneously reducing fatigue.
4. FALSE
The classical viewpoint, which emphasized finding ways to manage work more efficiently, had two branches, scientific and administrative, and assumes that people are rational.

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