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What was the key focus of the classical perspective on management?
What was the key focus of the classical perspective on management?
- Empowering employees to make decisions
- Improving employee satisfaction
- Increasing efficiency and labor productivity (correct)
- Developing strong organizational culture
Who is considered the 'father of scientific management'?
Who is considered the 'father of scientific management'?
- Henry Fayol
- Peter Drucker
- Max Weber
- Frederick Wilson Taylor (correct)
What was a key characteristic of bureaucratic organizations according to Max Weber?
What was a key characteristic of bureaucratic organizations according to Max Weber?
- Informal decision-making processes
- Flexible organizational structure
- Emphasis on employee autonomy
- Clearly defined authority and responsibility (correct)
What was the primary focus of the early study of management from the 19th to late 20th century?
What was the primary focus of the early study of management from the 19th to late 20th century?
How did the classical perspective view workers in organizations?
How did the classical perspective view workers in organizations?
What was a key characteristic of bureaucratic organizations according to Max Weber?
What was a key characteristic of bureaucratic organizations according to Max Weber?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five functions of management identified by Henri Fayol?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five functions of management identified by Henri Fayol?
Which management principle emphasizes that employees should receive orders from only one superior?
Which management principle emphasizes that employees should receive orders from only one superior?
Who pioneered the humanistic perspective in management, emphasizing the importance of understanding human behaviors and needs in the workplace?
Who pioneered the humanistic perspective in management, emphasizing the importance of understanding human behaviors and needs in the workplace?
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level of need?
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level of need?
Which theory proposed by Douglas McGregor assumes that employees are inherently lazy and must be coerced to work?
Which theory proposed by Douglas McGregor assumes that employees are inherently lazy and must be coerced to work?
Which approach in management uses scientific methods and draws from various disciplines like sociology, psychology, and anthropology?
Which approach in management uses scientific methods and draws from various disciplines like sociology, psychology, and anthropology?
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