Construction Management M-1.2

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According to Henri Fayol, how many principles of management are there?

  • 16 principles
  • 10 principles
  • 12 principles
  • 14 principles (correct)

Who proposed the principles of Scientific Management?

  • Frederick Winslow Taylor (correct)
  • Douglas McGregor
  • Peter Drucker
  • Elton Mayo

What is the main focus of the 14 principles of management by Henri Fayol?

  • Employee motivation
  • Marketing strategies
  • Cost accounting techniques
  • Organizational structure and hierarchy (correct)

According to F. W. Taylor's principles of Scientific Management, what should be the primary focus of managers?

<p>Increasing efficiency and productivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which management theorist is associated with the concept of 'unity of command'?

<p>Henri Fayol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Henri Fayol, what does the principle of 'Unity of Command' emphasize?

<p>A subordinate must receive orders from only one superior. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of implementing the 'Division of Work' principle according to Henri Fayol?

<p>To increase efficiency and productivity through specialization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of balancing authority and responsibility according to Henri Fayol?

<p>It helps prevent misuse of authority by managers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Henri Fayol, what does the principle of 'Unity of Direction' emphasize?

<p>All activities with the same objective must be directed by one manager (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of 'Subordination of Individual Interests to the General Interest' suggest according to Henri Fayol?

<p>The interest of one individual or one group should not prevail over the general good (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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