Classical Perspective in Management
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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'?

  • Henry Fayol
  • Peter Drucker
  • Max Weber
  • Frederick Wilson Taylor (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>Applying scientific principles to improve efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the classical perspective view workers in organizations?

    <p>As machines that could be retooled to improve efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of bureaucratic organizations according to Max Weber?

    <p>Separation of management and ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the five functions of management identified by Henri Fayol?

    <p>Monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management principle emphasizes that employees should receive orders from only one superior?

    <p>Unity of command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who pioneered the humanistic perspective in management, emphasizing the importance of understanding human behaviors and needs in the workplace?

    <p>Mary Parker Follett and Chester Barnard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level of need?

    <p>Self-actualization needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory proposed by Douglas McGregor assumes that employees are inherently lazy and must be coerced to work?

    <p>Theory X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach in management uses scientific methods and draws from various disciplines like sociology, psychology, and anthropology?

    <p>Behavioural sciences approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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