Henri Fayol's Management Principles Quiz
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What is one of the key components of management according to Kreitner?

  • Making the most of unlimited resources
  • Ignoring organizational objectives
  • Balancing effectiveness and efficiency (correct)
  • Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort
  • Which term best describes achieving a desired result or output according to the text?

  • Indecisiveness
  • Effectiveness (correct)
  • Efficiency
  • Ineffectiveness
  • What is a critical aspect of management as per Ghillyer's definition?

  • Decreasing work assignments
  • Ignoring employee job performance
  • Delegating work assignments (correct)
  • Avoiding communication with people
  • Why could management be referred to as 'applied economics' based on the text?

    <p>As it deals with the study of how resources are distributed among alternative uses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates successful managers according to the text?

    <p>They anticipate and adjust to changing circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Ghillyer, what is essential for management regarding the organization’s resources?

    <p>Effective communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the 'Father of modern management theory'?

    <p>Henri Fayol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry Gantt develop that is widely used in project management?

    <p>Gantt chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Taylor's four principles of Scientific Management, what should be used to determine the most efficient way to perform tasks?

    <p>Scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual was associated with studying work processes scientifically and worker productivity?

    <p>Frederick Taylor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Henry Gantt create that played a crucial role in measuring work progress at different stages of production?

    <p>Gantt chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual emphasized matching workers to jobs based on capability and motivation in one of the founding principles of modern management?

    <p>Frederick Taylor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the degree to which centralization or decentralization should be adopted dependent on?

    <p>Specific organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which manager possesses the most authority in a hierarchy?

    <p>President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'Stability of Tenure of Personnel' according to the text?

    <p>High priority for management to retain productive employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept focuses on encouraging harmony and good feelings among employees?

    <p>Esprit de Corps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological theory did Abraham Maslow create?

    <p>Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor suggests that management should take steps to encourage worker initiative?

    <p>Initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of a manager who engages in staffing?

    <p>Recruiting, selecting, and training employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which managerial function involves providing guidance to employees to ensure organizational goals are met?

    <p>Leading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are technical skills in the context of management?

    <p>Knowledge and proficiency in specific activities and techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In management, what does controlling involve?

    <p>Analyzing accounting records and making adjustments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which managerial function focuses on grouping related activities together and assigning employees to perform them?

    <p>Organizing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aspect of human or interpersonal skills for managers?

    <p>Cooperative effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Henri Fayol's principles, work specialization is recommended as the best way to:

    <p>Utilize the human resources of the organization efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of 'Unity of Command' suggest in an organization?

    <p>Workers should receive orders from only one manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Henri Fayol define authority in an organization?

    <p>The power to exact obedience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Fayol, what should penalties be used for in an organization?

    <p>To promote a common effort among workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor should be considered when determining a worker's rate of pay according to Fayol's principles?

    <p>The general business conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Henri Fayol's management principles, what does 'Centralization' refer to?

    <p>Lowering the importance of the subordinate role</p> Signup and view all the answers

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