Classical Management Theory Quiz
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According to classical management theory, what motivates employees?

  • Job security
  • Recognition and praise
  • Flexible work hours
  • Personal gain (correct)
  • What major concepts are associated with classical management theory?

  • Empowerment, collaboration, and flexibility
  • Teamwork, innovation, and adaptability
  • Specialization, incentivization, and hierarchical structure (correct)
  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Which theory emerged from the Industrial Revolution and focuses on maximizing efficiency and production?

  • Administrative Management Theory
  • Human Relations Theory
  • Scientific Management Theory (correct)
  • Theory X, Theory Y and Theory Z
  • What does centralized leadership aim to achieve in classical management theory?

    <p>Simplify decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential strength of classical management theory?

    <p>It provides clarity for both the organization and its personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shortcomings of classical management theory can include:

    <p>lack of consideration for social and human aspects of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT THEORY: started in the early 20th century and addresses the organization’s human and social elements. a.

    <p>Human Relations Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A. Scientific Management Theory b. Bureaucratic Management Theory c.

    <p>Administrative Management Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CLASSICAL MANAGEMENT THEORY: emerged from the Industrial Revolution and revolves around maximizing efficiency and production.

    <p>Scientific Management Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    While ideas overlap between the categories, these three classifications differentiate management according to their focus and the era they came from: Major concepts include specialization, incentivization, and hierarchical structure. The first two contribute to employee efficiency and drive. Centralized leadership simplifies decision-making, and a meritocratic chain of commands provides order and oversight. At every level, standardization reduces waste and error.

    <p>Bureaucratic Management Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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