Henri Fayol's Administrative Principles

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What is the concept of management theory?

A collection of observations about how the process of managing people and things occurs in the real world

What is the main objective of the lecture?

To define the concept of management theory

What should students be able to understand by the end of the lecture?

The various types of management theories

What does the text describe as the development of management theories?

The evolution and refinement of ideas about managing people and things Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the contents of Health Services Management 414?

<ul> <li>Goals & objectives * Concept of management theories * Development of management theories * Classical theories of management * New theories of management * Conclusion & review questions * Glossary/key terms * References</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as a key objective for students to achieve by the end of the lecture?

Defining the concept of management theory Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to management theory is an outgrowth of the Industrial Revolution?

Classical Approach (CA) Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Scientific Management Theory as part of the Classical Approach?

Frederick Winslow Taylor Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Scientific Management Theory in terms of increasing productivity?

Technical side of work and employees' performance Signup and view all the answers

What did Classical Scientific Theorists research to determine the most effective way to do tasks?

How jobs were done, steps taken to complete them, and time taken Signup and view all the answers

Which industry implemented classical scientific management with the car production assembly line?

Automotive industry Signup and view all the answers

What was a criticism of classical scientific management despite its effectiveness in increasing productivity and profits?

It did not pay enough attention to human elements Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main approaches of management?

Classical and Human Relations Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for the Principles of Scientific Management?

Frederick Taylor Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes the importance of satisfying employees' needs to improve productivity?

The Hierarchy of Human Needs Theory Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for proposing Theory X and Theory Y?

Douglas McGregor Signup and view all the answers

'Hawthorne studies' are associated with which popular management theory?

'Human Relations Theory' Signup and view all the answers

'Unity of command' is a principle related to which management approach?

'Classical Management Approach' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of Henri Fayol's 14 Principles of Management?

Impersonal relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Max Weber's Bureaucratic Organization Theory?

Creating a formalized and rigid organizational structure Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes the need to prioritize worker satisfaction?

Human Relations Theory Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the Hawthorne Studies led by Elton Mayo?

Analyzing the impact of group behavior on individual workplace performance Signup and view all the answers

What did Fayol believe managers needed to effectively manage work and workers?

$10$ specific roles Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT associated with a bureaucratic organization according to Max Weber?

Flexibility in job roles Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which theory emphasizes the importance of considering needs beyond money for motivation?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which theory focuses on redesigning the entire work process based on customer desires?

Reengineering Theory Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which theory emphasizes that appropriate solutions depend on context and interrelated elements or contingencies?

Contingency Management Theory Signup and view all the answers

Which theory is associated with negative assumptions about employees and a pessimistic approach?

Theory X Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which factor does productivity depend on?

Employee satisfaction and individual preferences Signup and view all the answers

Which theory is associated with worker motivation influenced by behavior, attitudes, and work groups?