Which of the following situations demonstrates effectiveness but not efficiency?
A)Workers at MNS worked overtime for two weeks,but were unable to achieve their target production.
B)Managers at MNS aimed to complete a particular project by August,but only completed it in September.
C)The manager told Stella to do a report,even though Ray was better qualified for the task.However,Stella managed it successfully.
D)Following a number of layoffs,Gianna's team was very demotivated and hence the performance of the department suffered.
E)MNS aimed to complete construction of the new plant in two weeks,but a workers' strike delayed construction.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Efficiency involves accomplishing a task with the least amount of resources, while effectiveness is about achieving the desired outcome. In option C, Stella successfully completes the report, demonstrating effectiveness. However, since Ray was better qualified, assigning the task to Stella was not the most efficient use of resources.

Which of the Following Situations Demonstrates Effectiveness but Not Efficiency