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What is the primary purpose of organization theory, as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of organization theory, as described in the text?
- To present a collection of facts
- To increase productivity in organizations
- To design organizations efficiently
- To analyze organizations accurately (correct)
What problem did the Industrial Revolution pose for organizations, as mentioned in the text?
What problem did the Industrial Revolution pose for organizations, as mentioned in the text?
- Decreased productivity
- Increased efficiency
- Reduced hierarchy
- Challenges in work design and management (correct)
Which era marked the beginning of the modern management theory, according to the text?
Which era marked the beginning of the modern management theory, according to the text?
- Industrial Revolution
- Medieval period
- Classical management perspective (correct)
- Late twentieth century
Which perspective of management theory emphasizes making organizations run like efficient machines?
Which perspective of management theory emphasizes making organizations run like efficient machines?
How does organization theory differ from a mere collection of facts?
How does organization theory differ from a mere collection of facts?
What was the primary focus of scientific management?
What was the primary focus of scientific management?
What was the key insight that helped establish the organizational assumptions of scientific management?
What was the key insight that helped establish the organizational assumptions of scientific management?
What was the primary focus of the administrative principles approach, according to the text?
What was the primary focus of the administrative principles approach, according to the text?
What did Henri Fayol propose as part of the administrative principles approach?
What did Henri Fayol propose as part of the administrative principles approach?
What was the key insight that helped establish the organizational assumptions of administrative principles?
What was the key insight that helped establish the organizational assumptions of administrative principles?
