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What does classical organizational theory assume about organizations?
Scientific management by Frederick Taylor focuses on eliminating physical stress and anxiety from workers.
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What is the span-of-control principle?
It refers to the number of subordinates a manager is responsible for supervising.
According to the input-output model, input includes raw materials, IT, and ___
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Match the following components of the input-output model:
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Large span-of-control leads to taller organizations.
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Study Notes
Industrial Psychology
- Industrial psychology assumes there is one best configuration to accomplish goals through scientific analysis, identifying the one best way to organize for production.
- It deals with the formal organization and concepts to increase management efficiency, where both people and organizations act in accordance with rational economic principles.
Organizational Theory
- Organizational Theory is a set of propositions that explains or predicts how groups and individuals behave in varying organizational structures and circumstances.
- It involves the study of how organizations should be structured to accomplish their objectives.
Classical Organizational Theory
- Classical Organizational Theory posits that organizations exist for economic reasons and to accomplish productivity goals.
- It views the organization as a machine, where the focus is to simply run more effectively.
- It proposes a system of differentiated activities, where people perform tasks and exercise authority, and cooperation toward a goal, ensuring unity of purpose in pursuit of common goals.
Scientific Management by Frederick Taylor
- Scientific Management aims to increase worker efficiency and productivity by applying scientific principles to the study of work behavior.
- It is based on the concept of planning of work to achieve efficiency, standardization, specialization, and simplification.
- The advantages of productivity improvement should go to workers, and physical stress and anxiety should be eliminated.
- Capabilities of workers should be developed through training, and the traditional boss concept should be eliminated.
Span-of-Control Principle
- The Span-of-Control Principle refers to the number of subordinates a manager is responsible for supervising.
- A large Span-of-Control produces flat organizations, while a smaller Span-of-Control produces taller organizations.
Input-Process-Output Model
- The Input-Process-Output model consists of:
- Input (Raw Materials, IT, HR)
- Process (Machines, Computers, KSAOs)
- Output (Products, Services)
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This quiz covers industrial psychology concepts, including employee behavior, organizational development, and performance management. Test your knowledge with this comprehensive quiz!
