28 Questions
Which of the following is a key focus of Administrative Management?
Managing the total organization
How does the Behavioral Management Perspective differ from Administrative Management?
It places more emphasis on individual attitudes and behaviors
What is the key assumption of Theory X about employee behavior?
Employees dislike work
What is the primary focus of Management Science?
Developing mathematical models
How does the Human Relations Movement differ from Administrative Management?
It proposed that workers respond primarily to the social context of the workplace
What is the key assumption of Theory Y about employee behavior?
Employees are self-directed
What is the role of an interest group in relation to an organization?
Influence organizational decisions
Who is responsible for overseeing the general management of a corporation?
Board of Directors
What characterizes the political-legal dimension of an organization's environment?
Business-government relationship
Who are considered competitors in an organization's task environment?
Other organizations in the same industry
What defines the international dimension of an organization's environment?
Involvement in other countries' business
Who has legal property rights to a business?
Owner
What is the primary purpose of management theory according to the passage?
To organize knowledge and provide a framework for action
According to the passage, what key management practices did the Egyptians use when constructing the pyramids?
Planning, organizing, and controlling
What is the relationship between the emergence of large-scale business and the development of management theory and practice according to the passage?
The emergence and evolution of large-scale business converged with the ideas of early 20th-century theorists and managers
Which of the following best describes the classical management perspective discussed in the passage?
A focus on improving the performance and productivity of individual workers
What is the starting point of an organization's culture?
The organization's founder
What is a key factor that determines the 'feel' of an organization?
The organization's culture
Which of the following is NOT one of the competitive forces that can influence organizational decisions?
The power of employees
How should managers respond to changes in organizational culture?
Walk a fine line between maintaining a culture that still works effectively and changing a culture that has become dysfunctional
Which of the following is NOT an example of environmental turbulence that can affect organizations?
Changes in government regulations
Which of the following is NOT a way that organizations can adapt to their environments?
Increasing employee wages
Which of the following is NOT an input for organizations from the environment?
Organizational outputs
What does the concept of synergy refer to?
The idea that subsystems working together can be more successful than working alone
Which perspective suggests that management practices should depend on the specific situation?
The contingency perspective
What does the term 'entropy' refer to in the context of organizational systems?
The process of system decline over time
Which of the following is NOT a component of the transformation process in organizations?
External stakeholders
What does the systems approach in management recognize?
The internal interdependencies within organizations and the influence of the environment
Test your knowledge on the classical management perspective, the role of theory and history in management, and the practice of management. Explore traditional and contemporary issues and challenges in management.
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