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What does the contingency viewpoint emphasize in managerial approaches?
What does the contingency viewpoint emphasize in managerial approaches?
- Variability based on individual and environmental situations (correct)
- The importance of strict hierarchical structures
- A standardized method applicable to all situations
- An approach that is fixed and unchanging
Which statement best defines a learning organization?
Which statement best defines a learning organization?
- An organization focused on maintaining traditional methods without innovation
- An organization that restricts knowledge sharing among employees
- An organization that relies solely on top-down knowledge transfer
- An organization that actively creates, acquires, and transfers knowledge (correct)
What characterizes a closed system in management?
What characterizes a closed system in management?
- Regular interaction with external environments
- Dynamic relationship with stakeholders outside the organization
- Limited interaction, focusing solely on inner workings (correct)
- Complete dependence on external market forces
What is the primary focus of the classical view of management?
What is the primary focus of the classical view of management?
What does synergy imply in a business context?
What does synergy imply in a business context?
Which management theory emphasizes the positive capabilities of workers?
Which management theory emphasizes the positive capabilities of workers?
What is the primary focus of operation management?
What is the primary focus of operation management?
What is the purpose of the Hawthorne Effect in a workplace setting?
What is the purpose of the Hawthorne Effect in a workplace setting?
Which of the following needs comes first in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Which of the following needs comes first in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
What aspect of management does evidence-based management focus on?
What aspect of management does evidence-based management focus on?
What is the main concern of administrative management?
What is the main concern of administrative management?
Which management theory suggests that workers inherently dislike work?
Which management theory suggests that workers inherently dislike work?
What does the supply chain process encompass?
What does the supply chain process encompass?
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Study Notes
Scientific Management
- Focuses on improving individual worker productivity through scientific study of work methods.
- Developed by Frederick W. Taylor, who employed motion studies to break down jobs into smaller tasks.
Administrative Management
- Aims at managing the overall productivity and efficiency of the organization.
- Henri Fayol identified four major functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Comprises five levels: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization.
- Emphasizes the innate desire of employees to develop their abilities and fulfill their potential.
Theory X and Theory Y
- Theory X presents a pessimistic view of workers as irresponsible and resistant to change; they prefer being led.
- Theory Y offers an optimistic view, seeing workers as responsible, capable of self-direction, and creative.
- Understanding these theories aids managers in recognizing how their beliefs influence employee interactions.
Hawthorne Effect
- Employees display increased productivity when they receive special attention and care from managers.
- Highlights the importance of human relations in enhancing worker productivity.
Operations Management
- Focuses on efficiently managing the production and delivery of products or services.
- Involves scheduling, delegating work, designing customer services, and managing inventory levels.
Supply Chain Management
- Encompasses the end-to-end process of product creation, from design and material sourcing to delivery and disposal.
- Aims to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Evidence-Based Management
- Translates best evidence principles into organizational practice to improve decision-making.
- Focuses on using hard facts to assess the efficacy of strategies and practices.
Contingency Viewpoint
- Suggests managers should adapt their approach based on individual and environmental circumstances.
- Takes both personnel and processes into consideration for tailored managerial solutions.
System Viewpoint
- Views the organization as a system of interrelated parts.
- Differentiates between closed systems, which have limited external interaction, and open systems, which engage with the environment.
Learning Organization
- Actively creates, shares, and utilizes knowledge to adapt and develop.
- Encourages a culture where employees can ask questions freely and learn from experiences.
Behavioral Viewpoint
- Stresses the importance of understanding employee behavior and motivation to achieve goals.
Classical View of Management
- Focuses on efficient management practices, resting on the assumption of rational human behavior.
- Involves both scientific and administrative management approaches.
Synergy
- Refers to the enhanced economic value derived from combining related businesses under a single management, exceeding the sum of their individual parts.
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