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According to classical management theory, what motivates employees?
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?
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?
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?
What does centralized leadership aim to achieve in classical management theory?
What is a potential strength of classical management theory?
What is a potential strength of classical management theory?
Shortcomings of classical management theory can include:
Shortcomings of classical management theory can include:
BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT THEORY: started in the early 20th century and addresses the organization’s human and social elements. a.
BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT THEORY: started in the early 20th century and addresses the organization’s human and social elements. a.
A. Scientific Management Theory b. Bureaucratic Management Theory c.
A. Scientific Management Theory b. Bureaucratic Management Theory c.
CLASSICAL MANAGEMENT THEORY: emerged from the Industrial Revolution and revolves around maximizing efficiency and production.
CLASSICAL MANAGEMENT THEORY: emerged from the Industrial Revolution and revolves around maximizing efficiency and production.
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.
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.
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