Management Theories and Principles
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Which managerial roles are part of Mintzberg's interpersonal domain?

  • Figurehead, leader, and liaison (correct)
  • Monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson
  • Resource allocator, leader, and liaison
  • Entrepreneur, disturbance handler, and negotiator

What are the key principles of Taylor's scientific management?

  • Division of labor, hierarchy, selection based on technical ability, career orientation, formalization, and impersonality
  • Exploring how social and psychological factors influence performance
  • Development of a true science of work, scientific selection and development of workers, cooperation between managers and workers, and division of work between workers and managers (correct)
  • Using formal mathematical models to tackle complex issues facing large organizations

Which elements are emphasized in Max Weber's bureaucracy theory?

  • Using formal mathematical models to tackle complex issues facing large organizations
  • Division of labor, hierarchy, selection based on technical ability, career orientation, formalization, and impersonality (correct)
  • Figurehead, leader, liaison, monitor, disseminator
  • Development of a true science of work, cooperation between managers and workers

What is the focus of administrative management associated with H. Fayol?

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'The Hawthorne Effect' is a key concept in which management theory?

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What does quantitative management involve?

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Which element is not part of the Management Process?

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At which level are managers responsible for overall mission & direction of the organisation?

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What type of skills are required for managers at different levels?

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Which level of management translates general plans & objectives developed by top managers?

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What are the primary assets deployed in achieving specific goals in management?

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What do front line managers primarily do?

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Which skill involves the ability to perform a specialized task involving a method or process?

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What is the primary focus of top management?

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What is the key focus of middle management?

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What are the human skills required for managers?

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Which level of management is responsible for day-to-day operational decisions?

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Which of the following are part of Mintzberg's interpersonal roles?

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What is the primary emphasis of Taylor's scientific management?

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Which theory emphasizes elements like division of labor, hierarchy, and formalization?

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What is the primary focus of administrative management associated with H. Fayol?

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'The Hawthorne Effect' is associated with which management theory?

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Which theory views organizations as interdependent parts functioning as a whole to achieve objectives?

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What does quantitative management involve?

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What is the primary emphasis of Max Weber's bureaucracy theory?

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'The Hawthorne Effect' illustrates the role of observation under experimental conditions in which aspect?

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Which managerial roles are part of Mintzberg's decisional domain?

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Which of the following is not an element of the Management Process?

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At which level of management are managers primarily responsible for day-to-day operational decisions?

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Which skill do managers at different levels require to deal with people effectively?

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In which management level are managers responsible for the overall mission & direction of the organisation?

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'The Hawthorne Effect' is a key concept in which management theory?

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'Unity of Direction' is one of the key principles in which management theory?

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Which element is emphasized in Max Weber's bureaucracy theory?

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What type of skills are required for managers at different levels?

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What do middle managers primarily focus on?

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What are the primary assets deployed in achieving specific goals in management?

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Flashcards

Mintzberg's Managerial Roles

Henry Mintzberg identified 10 common managerial roles categorized into 3 core domains: interpersonal, informational, and decisional.

Interpersonal Roles

These roles involve interacting with people. They include figurehead, leader, and liaison.

Informational Roles

These roles focus on gathering and sharing information. They include monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson.

Decisional Roles

These roles involve making decisions and solving problems. They include entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, and negotiator.

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Scientific Management

This theory emphasizes the one best way to perform tasks through scientific methods. It's often attributed to Frederick Taylor.

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Taylor's Principles

Taylor's principles of scientific management include: science of work, scientific worker selection, cooperation, and division of work.

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Bureaucracy Theory

Max Weber's theory emphasizes elements like division of labor, hierarchy, technical selection, career paths, formalization, and impersonality in organizations.

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Administrative Management

H. Fayol's theory focuses on universal management principles and dividing business activities into six essential areas.

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Human Relations Theory

This theory explores how social and psychological factors influence worker performance. Mayo and Roethlisberger are key figures.

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Hawthorne Effect

The observation itself can affect the behavior of individuals under study, influencing the results.

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Quantitative Management

Utilizes mathematical models and quantitative methods to solve complex organizational problems.

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Organizational Behavior

Focuses on understanding individual, group, and organizational processes, drawing insights from sociology, psychology, and anthropology.

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Systems Theory

Views organizations as interdependent parts working together to achieve goals. Barnard developed this theory.

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Open vs. Closed Systems

Open systems interact with their environment, while closed systems are isolated.

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Synergy

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The combined effort of different parts produces more than they could individually.

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Figurehead Role

Performing ceremonial duties like greeting visitors and attending social events.

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Leader Role

Motivating, directing, and inspiring employees.

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Liaison Role

Building and maintaining relationships with individuals outside the manager's own department.

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Monitor Role

Gathering information from various sources within and outside the organization.

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Disseminator Role

Sharing information with employees in their department.

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Spokesperson Role

Representing the organization to external stakeholders.

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Entrepreneur Role

Initiating and developing new projects.

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Disturbance Handler Role

Dealing with unexpected events and crises.

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Resource Allocator Role

Distributing resources like budgets, time, and equipment.

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Negotiator Role

Bargaining with internal and external parties to reach agreements.

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Develop a science of work

This principle involves analyzing each task, identifying the most efficient movements, and establishing time standards.

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Scientific worker selection and development

This principle emphasizes matching the right individual to the right job.

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Cooperation between managers and workers

This emphasizes teamwork and collaboration to improve overall efficiency.

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Division of work between workers and managers

This principle assigns distinct roles and responsibilities to streamline workflow.

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Study Notes

Management Theories and Principles

  • Mintzberg identifies 10 common managerial roles within 3 core domains: interpersonal, informational, and decisional
  • Interpersonal roles include figurehead, leader, and liaison, while informational roles include monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson
  • Decisional roles encompass entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, and negotiator
  • Scientific management, attributed to Frederick Taylor, emphasizes the one best way of performing tasks through scientific methods
  • Taylor's principles include the development of a true science of work, scientific selection and development of workers, cooperation between managers and workers, and division of work between workers and managers
  • Max Weber's bureaucracy theory emphasizes elements like division of labor, hierarchy, selection based on technical ability, career orientation, formalization, and impersonality
  • Administrative management, associated with H. Fayol, focuses on universal principles of management and dividing business activities into six essential areas
  • The human relations theory, as studied by Mayo and Roethlisberger, explores how social and psychological factors influence performance
  • The Hawthorne Effect is a key concept in the human relations theory, illustrating the role of observation under experimental conditions
  • Quantitative management involves using formal mathematical models to tackle complex issues facing large organizations
  • Organizational behavior, rooted in the human relations approach, borrows insights from sociology, psychology, and anthropology to understand individual, group, and organizational processes
  • The systems theory, originating from the work of Barnard, views organizations as interdependent parts functioning as a whole to achieve objectives, with the concept of open versus closed systems and synergy

Management Theories and Principles

  • Mintzberg identifies 10 common managerial roles within 3 core domains: interpersonal, informational, and decisional
  • Interpersonal roles include figurehead, leader, and liaison, while informational roles include monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson
  • Decisional roles encompass entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, and negotiator
  • Scientific management, attributed to Frederick Taylor, emphasizes the one best way of performing tasks through scientific methods
  • Taylor's principles include the development of a true science of work, scientific selection and development of workers, cooperation between managers and workers, and division of work between workers and managers
  • Max Weber's bureaucracy theory emphasizes elements like division of labor, hierarchy, selection based on technical ability, career orientation, formalization, and impersonality
  • Administrative management, associated with H. Fayol, focuses on universal principles of management and dividing business activities into six essential areas
  • The human relations theory, as studied by Mayo and Roethlisberger, explores how social and psychological factors influence performance
  • The Hawthorne Effect is a key concept in the human relations theory, illustrating the role of observation under experimental conditions
  • Quantitative management involves using formal mathematical models to tackle complex issues facing large organizations
  • Organizational behavior, rooted in the human relations approach, borrows insights from sociology, psychology, and anthropology to understand individual, group, and organizational processes
  • The systems theory, originating from the work of Barnard, views organizations as interdependent parts functioning as a whole to achieve objectives, with the concept of open versus closed systems and synergy

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