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What was the main focus of the behavioral theorists in the workplace?
What was the main focus of the behavioral theorists in the workplace?
- Improving productivity through technology
- Developing mathematical models for decision making
- Implementing quality control measures
- Understanding human behavior to improve productivity (correct)
Who is associated with the 'Hierarchy of needs' theory?
Who is associated with the 'Hierarchy of needs' theory?
- Elton Mayo
- Douglas McGregor
- Frederick Herzberg
- Abraham Maslow (correct)
What was the result of the research conducted during World War II?
What was the result of the research conducted during World War II?
- The development of the quality school of management
- The implementation of theory X and Y
- The creation of management science operations
- The establishment of the quantitative school of management (correct)
What is the primary focus of the quality school of management?
What is the primary focus of the quality school of management?
What is the main objective of the quantitative approach to management?
What is the main objective of the quantitative approach to management?
Who is associated with the 'Hawthorne effect'?
Who is associated with the 'Hawthorne effect'?
What is the primary objective of delegation?
What is the primary objective of delegation?
What is the first element of delegation?
What is the first element of delegation?
What is the consequence of passing on responsibilities to subordinates?
What is the consequence of passing on responsibilities to subordinates?
What should a manager avoid doing when delegating tasks?
What should a manager avoid doing when delegating tasks?
What is the second element of delegation?
What is the second element of delegation?
What type of leader delegates authority while retaining responsibility?
What type of leader delegates authority while retaining responsibility?
What is the primary means by which people obtain and exchange information?
What is the primary means by which people obtain and exchange information?
What is the primary purpose of breakeven analysis?
What is the primary purpose of breakeven analysis?
What is the most time-consuming activity a manager engages in?
What is the most time-consuming activity a manager engages in?
Which forecasting method relies on mathematical models and past data?
Which forecasting method relies on mathematical models and past data?
What represents power in organizations?
What represents power in organizations?
What is the main goal of simulation models/scenario planning?
What is the main goal of simulation models/scenario planning?
What type of leadership style is characterized by the absence of direction from the leader?
What type of leadership style is characterized by the absence of direction from the leader?
According to Massie, what is a decision?
According to Massie, what is a decision?
Where are management practices in the Philippines mostly based on?
Where are management practices in the Philippines mostly based on?
What is the primary purpose of the DECIDE model?
What is the primary purpose of the DECIDE model?
What is the implication of failing to plan, according to the given quote?
What is the implication of failing to plan, according to the given quote?
What type of business involves buying an existing business and introducing innovations and improvements?
What type of business involves buying an existing business and introducing innovations and improvements?
Which of the following types of businesses involves a two-party legal agreement?
Which of the following types of businesses involves a two-party legal agreement?
What type of business is a fast-food franchise an example of?
What type of business is a fast-food franchise an example of?
What is a characteristic of a family business?
What is a characteristic of a family business?
What is a start-up business?
What is a start-up business?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a SERVICE?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a SERVICE?
