Administrative Principles by Henri Fayol
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Which of the following was NOT one of the five functions of management identified by Henri Fayol?

  • Planning
  • Controlling
  • Evaluating (correct)
  • Organizing

What did the Hawthorne studies demonstrate according to the text?

  • Increased worker output due to authoritarian control
  • Increased worker output due to social pressures for enlightened treatment
  • Increased worker output due to a focus on daily tasks and worker motivation
  • Increased worker output due to the appreciation of workers (correct)

Which of the following individuals is credited with leading the humanistic perspective in management theory according to the text?

  • Mary Parker Follett and Chester Barnard (correct)
  • The Hawthorne researchers
  • Henri Fayol
  • Abraham Maslow

Which of Fayol's 14 general principles of management is described in the text as being 'part of management philosophy today'?

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What did the human relations movement recognize?

<p>The importance of understanding human behaviors, needs, and attitudes in the workplace (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the human resource perspective according to the text?

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What is the main focus of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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Which management approach draws from sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, and other disciplines?

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Who is known as the father of the quality movement, advocating for Total Quality Management?

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Which perspective in management uses mathematics, statistical techniques, and computer technology for decision-making?

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Which management theory emphasizes the importance of understanding the synergies within an organization?

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Which concept focuses on individuals and interactions over processes and tools?

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Five Functions of Management

Fayol identified planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, and controlling.

Hawthorne Studies

Demonstrated that worker output increases with appreciation.

Humanistic Perspective

Led by Mary Parker Follett and Chester Barnard, it focuses on people.

Fayol's General Principles

Some principles are relevant in today's management philosophy.

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Human Relations Movement

Recognized the importance of human behaviors and needs in the workplace.

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Human Resource Perspective

Focuses on all aspects of managing human resources.

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory focused on self-actualization as the highest need.

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Behavioral Sciences Approach

Integrates knowledge from multiple disciplines for management.

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Quality Movement Father

W. Edward Deming advocated for Total Quality Management.

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Management Science Perspective

Utilizes math and statistics for decision-making.

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System Theory

Emphasizes synergy within organizational parts.

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Agile Project Management

Focuses on individuals and interactions rather than processes.

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