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According to Fayol's principles of classical management, which of the following is considered essential for efficiency?
According to Fayol's principles of classical management, which of the following is considered essential for efficiency?
- Elimination of employee discretion
- Division of work (correct)
- Uniformity in decision-making
- Centralization of authority
What is emphasized as the natural result of authority in classical management according to Fayol's principles?
What is emphasized as the natural result of authority in classical management according to Fayol's principles?
- Accountability
- Responsibility (correct)
- Autonomy
- Insubordination
In classical management, what is considered the best way to obtain obedience to rules and work agreements?
In classical management, what is considered the best way to obtain obedience to rules and work agreements?
- Coercion and threats
- Positive reinforcement
- Ignoring non-compliance
- Judicious use of sanctions and penalties (correct)
What is the focus of modern or systems approach in management theories?
What is the focus of modern or systems approach in management theories?
According to Herzberg's dual-factor theory, motivators in organizational motivation can include which of the following?
According to Herzberg's dual-factor theory, motivators in organizational motivation can include which of the following?
Which theory suggests that people perform to receive rewards and avoid punishment?
Which theory suggests that people perform to receive rewards and avoid punishment?
What are the two distinct dimensions of leader behavior in the situational management approach?
What are the two distinct dimensions of leader behavior in the situational management approach?
According to McGregor's Theory X, what does it assume about employees?
According to McGregor's Theory X, what does it assume about employees?
What does expectancy theory combine to explain decision-making and behavior?
What does expectancy theory combine to explain decision-making and behavior?
Which theory emphasizes showing interest in employees as individuals?
Which theory emphasizes showing interest in employees as individuals?
What types of power are used by leaders to influence the behavior of others?
What types of power are used by leaders to influence the behavior of others?
What does achievement motivation theory include in satisfying individual needs within an organization?
What does achievement motivation theory include in satisfying individual needs within an organization?
What does scientific management focus on for motivating employees?
What does scientific management focus on for motivating employees?
What does leadership involve in relation to objectives?
What does leadership involve in relation to objectives?
What does management involve in relation to goals?
What does management involve in relation to goals?
Where do leaders acquire power from?
Where do leaders acquire power from?
What are the components of planning?
What are the components of planning?
What do policies serve as in an organization?
What do policies serve as in an organization?
What skills do managers need?
What skills do managers need?
What does an organization chart present?
What does an organization chart present?
What is a job specification?
What is a job specification?
Where does motivation stem from?
Where does motivation stem from?
What is crucial for leaders in creating an environment for self-motivation?
What is crucial for leaders in creating an environment for self-motivation?
Which theories are foundational to understanding motivational theories?
Which theories are foundational to understanding motivational theories?
What are the two types of leadership power mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of leadership power mentioned in the text?
Which form of communication is mentioned as the most common and effective in the text?
Which form of communication is mentioned as the most common and effective in the text?
What is mentioned as a method to enhance understanding in communication?
What is mentioned as a method to enhance understanding in communication?
What is crucial in organizational actions, with diversity often requiring a change in organizational culture and leadership support?
What is crucial in organizational actions, with diversity often requiring a change in organizational culture and leadership support?
What does supervision involve in the context of human resource management?
What does supervision involve in the context of human resource management?
What are the three phases of change management mentioned in the text?
What are the three phases of change management mentioned in the text?
What does staffing in human resource management aim to match?
What does staffing in human resource management aim to match?
What do skill standards define in the context of job success?
What do skill standards define in the context of job success?
What does the employment process involve in human resource management?
What does the employment process involve in human resource management?
What are examples of recruitment methods mentioned in the text?
What are examples of recruitment methods mentioned in the text?
What does the selection process in human resource management involve?
What does the selection process in human resource management involve?
What are considerations mentioned for training in human resource management?
What are considerations mentioned for training in human resource management?
Which theory emphasizes the importance of employee relationships in organizations?
Which theory emphasizes the importance of employee relationships in organizations?
What does management science focus on?
What does management science focus on?
Which theory advocates for managerial approaches to be adjusted to fit the specific situation?
Which theory advocates for managerial approaches to be adjusted to fit the specific situation?
What does systems theory emphasize?
What does systems theory emphasize?
Which theory suggests that managers work with the nonlinearity of processes?
Which theory suggests that managers work with the nonlinearity of processes?
What are the basic functions of management?
What are the basic functions of management?
What does strategic management involve?
What does strategic management involve?
What is strategic planning?
What is strategic planning?
What has management science led to the development of?
What has management science led to the development of?
What does modern management theory integrate?
What does modern management theory integrate?
What does fair remuneration fall under?
What does fair remuneration fall under?
What does management science focus on researching?
What does management science focus on researching?
Study Notes
Evolution of Management Theories
- Classical management principles include unity of command, direction, subordination of individual interest to general interest, fair remuneration, centralization, scalar chain, order, equity, stability of personnel, initiative, and esprit de corps.
- Human relations theory emerged as a response to the deficiencies of classical theory, emphasizing behavioral sciences and the importance of employee relationships in organizations.
- Management science combines ideas from classical and human relations theories and focuses on research on operations and the use of quantitative techniques to aid decision-making.
- Management science has led to the development of management information systems (MIS) and tools like linear programming, queuing models, and PERT for effective planning and control.
- Modern management theories integrate classical, human relations, and management science ideas, reflecting the complex nature of today's organizations.
- Systems theory emphasizes feedback, hierarchy of systems, interdependency, and wholism, recognizing that the organization as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
- Contingency theory advocates for managerial approaches to be adjusted to fit the specific situation, considering factors like workforce characteristics and organizational goals.
- Chaos theory suggests that managers work with the nonlinearity of processes, as systems become more complex and volatile, requiring more energy to maintain stability.
- Strategic management involves steering the organization through strategic change under conditions of complexity and uncertainty.
- Strategic management includes tasks like forming a strategic vision, setting objectives, crafting a strategic plan, implementing and executing the plan, and making corrective adjustments over time.
- Strategic planning is a written document that assesses the current state of the organization and outlines what it should do to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives.
- The basic functions of management include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting, with the fundamental purpose being the leadership of individuals and groups to accomplish organizational goals.
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Explore the evolution of management theories with this quiz, covering classical principles, human relations theory, management science, modern management, systems theory, contingency theory, chaos theory, and strategic management. Test your knowledge of the key concepts and principles in the dynamic field of management.
