Evolution of Organizational Administration

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Which period is associated with the Classical School of administration?

1887-1910
1930-1960
1960 to the present day
1910-1930 (correct)

What did the Classical School emphasize about the organizational structure?

Acknowledged the co-existence of informal and formal structures
Emphasized the informal structure over the formal structure
Ignored the organizational structure completely
Focused only on the formal organizational structure (correct)

What was a characteristic of an ideal bureaucracy according to Max Weber?

Decentralized decision-making
Informal organizational structure
Functional specialization (correct)
Lack of hierarchical structure

What did the Classical School do in terms of gathering evidence for their propositions?

Relied on subjective experiences (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate time frame of the Human Relations School?

1930-1960 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following periods with their associated time frames:

The Classical School = 1910-1930 The Human Relations School = 1930-1960 The Behavioral School = 1960 to the present day Max Weber's Bureaucracy = Not applicable to a specific time frame Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with Max Weber's ideal bureaucracy:

Hierarchical structure = Each subordinate is supervised by someone immediately above him in the line of command. Functional specialization = Administrators are selected on the basis of demonstrated competence. Prescribed competence = Tasks are performed based on demonstrated competence. Formal organizational structure = Emphasized without recognizing the co-existence of an informal structure. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features with their description about the Classical School:

Rational explanation of managerial task = Attempted by the Classical School Emphasis on formal organizational structure = Recognized without acknowledging the co-existence of an informal structure. Gathering objective and verifiable evidence = Not done by the Classical School Valuable insights for later scholars = Achieved by laying foundations for later scholars Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their association to the Classical School:

Explanation of managerial task in rational terms only = Associated with the Classical School Recognition of formal organizational structure without acknowledging informal structure = Related to the Classical School Gathering objective and verifiable evidence for their propositions = Not a practice of the Classical School Development of theories based on own experience = Characteristic of the Classical School Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with their association to administration periods:

Began in 1887 = Modern study of administration Divided into three periods: Classical, Human Relations, and Behavioral = Overview of administration history Commonality among movements despite demarcation = Considerable feature among administration periods Movement not sharply demarcated, approximate dates = Characteristics of administration periods Signup and view all the answers