Management Principles Quiz: Division of Responsibility

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How does the principle of Initiative contribute to organizational strength as per the text?

Increased job insecurity among workers

Opportunity for subordinates to take initiative (correct)

Reduction in employee satisfaction

Decreased teamwork within the organization

What is the primary benefit of following the principle of Stability of Tenure according to the text?

Enhanced productivity from secure workers (correct)

Increased job rotation for employees

Higher development of multiple skills in workers

The decreased need for learning new jobs

What is the meaning of 'Esprit de Corps' based on the text?

Lack of teamwork and loyalty

High employee turnover rate

Loyalty and devotion among group members (correct)

Innovation and individualism encouraged in teams

Why does Fayol emphasize the importance of employees not being rotated frequently to different jobs?

To allow time for employees to get used to new work (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the principle of Equity contribute to worker motivation according to Fayol?

By providing fair treatment and motivating employees (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Fayol suggest that stability in tenure leads to higher productivity?

To allow employees time to render worthwhile service (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Taylor believe should be the nature of the relationship between employers and employees?

Cooperative and harmonized (B) Signup and view all the answers

What principle determines the concrete nature of roles for different levels of managers and workers?

Division of responsibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Differential Piece-Rate System mentioned in the text?

Paying workers based on their individual performance levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does scientific management approach work studies?

By conducting studies scientifically (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of creating suitable working conditions for workers according to the text?

To boost worker morale and productivity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Fayol stress as essential for people in all walks of life?

Managerial training (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate aim of scientific management as mentioned in the text?

To achieve maximum prosperity for both employer and employees (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which principle implies assigning only one type of work to each employee?

Division of Labor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an outcome of carrying the division of work too far, according to Fayol?

Loss of skill and craftsmanship (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which skill did Fayol deem more essential for higher-level managers?

Administrative skills (B) Signup and view all the answers

What principle did Fayol apply to both managerial and technical activities?

Division of Labor (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Fayol's management principles, what is described as beneficial but also potentially detrimental if taken to extremes?

Division of Work (C) Signup and view all the answers