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What was one of the key insights from the human relations movement?
The workplace is a social system, and informal group influence can have a powerful effect on individual behavior.
What is the main focus of the behavioural science approach to management?
Applying conceptual and analytical tools to understand and predict workplace behaviour.
What is the primary goal of the quantitative approach to management?
Developing mathematical models to solve complex management problems.
When did the field of behavioural science and the study of organizational behaviour emerge?
In the 1950s and 1960s.
What is the relationship between the behavioural science approach and the human relations movement?
The behavioural science approach is a natural progression of the human relations movement.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key focus of the behavioural science approach to management?
Quantitative techniques
What is the oldest formal approach to management thought?
The Classical Approach
Which of the following is NOT one of the different approaches of management theory mentioned?
The Strategic Approach
What does the Classical Approach generally concern?
Ways to manage work and organizations more efficiently
When did the practice of management originate, according to the text?
During the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome
What are the management approaches based on?
Different assumptions about organizations and the people working in them
What is the purpose of identifying different management approaches?
To provide theoretical frameworks for the study of leadership
What was the primary goal of Frederick Winslow Taylor's Scientific Management approach?
To improve industrial efficiency
Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of the scientific method as described by Taylor?
Negotiation
According to Taylor, what should be the relationship between management and workers?
Perfect understanding and cooperation
What is the primary focus of Administrative Management compared to Scientific Management?
General management theory and principles
Which of the following statements best summarizes Taylor's approach to industrial work?
Science, harmony, cooperation, and maximum output
What was the broader context in which Taylor's ideas gained significant influence?
The Progressive Era
Who is the major contributor to the Principles of Management as per the text?
Henry Fayol
In which approach of management thought was the classical approach criticized for disregarding important aspects of organizational life?
Human Relations
What did Max Weber conclude about early organizations in relation to their management efficiency?
Personal relationships and loyalty influenced decision-making
When did the Hawthorne Experiments, led by Elton Mayo, begin?
1924
What was one of the major conclusions drawn from the Hawthorne studies?
Worker attitudes impact productivity
What is the key focus of the Contingency Approach within the Behavioral Approach?
Adapting management strategies to fit specific situations and circumstances
Which of the following is NOT a key element of the Contingency Approach according to the text?
Strict Adherence to Predefined Rules
What do managers use to understand employee behavior within the Contingency Approach?
Psychology and Sociology
Which of the following scholars is NOT mentioned as contributing to the foundations of the Contingency Approach?
Peter Drucker
What is the primary goal of Situational Leadership within the Contingency Approach?
Adjusting leadership styles to suit different situations and foster team success
What does the Contingency Approach represent within the Behavioral Approach?
A more nuanced and flexible approach to managing organizations
Test your knowledge on the evolution of management theory including classical, behavioural, quantitative, systems, and contingency approaches. Learn about the historical development of management concepts from ancient civilizations to modern theories.
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