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What is the core assumption of Abraham Maslow's theory of human needs?
What is the core assumption of Abraham Maslow's theory of human needs?
- Human needs can be classified by a hierarchy. (correct)
- Human behavior is driven by external rewards.
- Human needs are always fully satisfied.
- Human needs do not influence behavior.
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy represents the need for self-confidence and achievement of status?
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy represents the need for self-confidence and achievement of status?
- Esteem needs (correct)
- Self-actualization needs
- Belonging and love needs
- Physiological needs
According to Maslow, what happens to human needs over time?
According to Maslow, what happens to human needs over time?
- They become less important.
- They are fully satisfied once achieved.
- They are never completely satisfied. (correct)
- They decrease in number as individuals age.
What assumption does Maslow's theory of human needs make about individuals?
What assumption does Maslow's theory of human needs make about individuals?
Which of the following is NOT one of the levels in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Which of the following is NOT one of the levels in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
What does Maslow identify as the highest level of needs in his hierarchy?
What does Maslow identify as the highest level of needs in his hierarchy?
What is a significant outcome of understanding Maslow's hierarchy for managers?
What is a significant outcome of understanding Maslow's hierarchy for managers?
What do belonging and love needs encompass in Maslow's hierarchy?
What do belonging and love needs encompass in Maslow's hierarchy?
What aspect does the Behavioral Management Theory primarily address?
What aspect does the Behavioral Management Theory primarily address?
How were employees viewed by the theorists of the Behavioral Management Theory?
How were employees viewed by the theorists of the Behavioral Management Theory?
What was a primary criticism of classical management principles?
What was a primary criticism of classical management principles?
The human relations movement is another name for which management theory?
The human relations movement is another name for which management theory?
What is considered a key focus area of behavioral theorists?
What is considered a key focus area of behavioral theorists?
Which skill involves understanding how different parts of an organization affect each other?
Which skill involves understanding how different parts of an organization affect each other?
At what level of management are technical skills most important?
At what level of management are technical skills most important?
Which skill is crucial for motivating employees and resolving conflicts?
Which skill is crucial for motivating employees and resolving conflicts?
Which of the following skills is essential for higher level managers?
Which of the following skills is essential for higher level managers?
Which managerial skill helps in performing specific activities involving methods or techniques?
Which managerial skill helps in performing specific activities involving methods or techniques?
What is the primary role of human skills in management?
What is the primary role of human skills in management?
Which skills are less required as managers move down the hierarchy?
Which skills are less required as managers move down the hierarchy?
Successful managers use human skills to coordinate with which of the following?
Successful managers use human skills to coordinate with which of the following?
What was one of the special privileges given to women in the workplace?
What was one of the special privileges given to women in the workplace?
What was concluded to have increased productivity in the Hawthorne Study?
What was concluded to have increased productivity in the Hawthorne Study?
What does the term Hawthorne effect refer to?
What does the term Hawthorne effect refer to?
What was a general conclusion from the Hawthorne studies?
What was a general conclusion from the Hawthorne studies?
What is the main assumption of a Theory X manager?
What is the main assumption of a Theory X manager?
Which of the following best describes a Theory Y manager's beliefs?
Which of the following best describes a Theory Y manager's beliefs?
What was one key factor contributing to the increased motivation of workers during the Hawthorne Study?
What was one key factor contributing to the increased motivation of workers during the Hawthorne Study?
Which of the following was NOT a privilege granted to women in the workplace?
Which of the following was NOT a privilege granted to women in the workplace?
What should be the basis for hiring, job assignments, and promotions in a bureaucratic organization?
What should be the basis for hiring, job assignments, and promotions in a bureaucratic organization?
Who developed 14 principles of management that are still widely used today?
Who developed 14 principles of management that are still widely used today?
What aspect did Mary Parker Follett emphasize that differed from her contemporaries?
What aspect did Mary Parker Follett emphasize that differed from her contemporaries?
What was one of the criticisms faced by Mary Parker Follett during her time?
What was one of the criticisms faced by Mary Parker Follett during her time?
What does a bureaucracy need to maintain regarding its activities?
What does a bureaucracy need to maintain regarding its activities?
Why are Henri Fayol's principles of management still relevant today?
Why are Henri Fayol's principles of management still relevant today?
What characteristic of employees did Mary Parker Follett criticize in organizations of her time?
What characteristic of employees did Mary Parker Follett criticize in organizations of her time?
What did Mary Parker Follett encourage regarding decision-making in organizations?
What did Mary Parker Follett encourage regarding decision-making in organizations?
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Study Notes
Managerial Skills
- Management skills consist of three types: conceptual, human, and technical.
- Higher-level managers require more conceptual skills, while lower-level managers need to focus on technical skills.
- Human skills are essential at all organizational levels for effective interaction with employees.
Conceptual Skills
- Conceptual skills involve understanding the organization’s big picture and how its parts interact to enhance overall performance.
- Important for top-level managers to analyze environmental opportunities and align them with internal systems.
- Necessitates knowledge, imagination, and the ability to strategize.
Human Skills
- Include abilities like communication, persuasion, conflict management, motivation, and leadership.
- Essential for interacting with team members, customers, suppliers, and interdepartmental collaboration.
- Human skills facilitate alignment of team goals with broader organizational objectives.
Technical Skills
- Enable managers to execute specific processes and methods effectively.
- Decision-making regarding hiring and promotions should be based on competence rather than personal connections.
- Essential for maintaining thorough records within a bureaucratic organization.
Henri Fayol
- Developed 14 management principles based on experience in mining engineering, providing guidelines for modern managers.
- His principles continue to influence contemporary management theories despite later controversies.
Mary Parker Follett
- Advocated for common goals within organizations and emphasized the human element over rigid hierarchical structures.
- Encouraged participation in decision-making by employees, promoting collaboration rather than command-based management.
- Her innovative ideas in management are increasingly recognized as relevant today.
Behavioral Management Theory
- Emerged in response to classical theories that overlooked employee motivations and behaviors.
- Focuses on individual interactions, conflict, and group dynamics, emphasizing the human aspect of work.
- Aims to improve productivity through a deeper understanding of human behavior at work.
Contributors to Behavioral Management Theory
- Mary Parker Follett promoted viewing organizations as communities.
- Douglas McGregor introduced Theory X (negative view of employees) and Theory Y (positive view, emphasizing employee motivation).
- Elton Mayo's Hawthorne Studies highlighted the impact of social interactions on productivity.
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Maslow proposed a theory of motivation where human needs are never fully satisfied, but influence behavior purposefully.
- Needs are categorized hierarchically: self-actualization, esteem, belonging/love, and physiological needs.
- The hierarchy helps managers understand what motivates employees at different levels.
Hawthorne Studies
- Demonstrated that increased productivity stemmed from management attention and social needs, rather than just environmental changes.
- Originated the term "Hawthorne effect," referring to the impact of special attention on study participants.
- Concluded that human relations and the social aspect of work are critical for effective management.
Douglas McGregor's Management Theories
- Proposed two manager types: Theory X (views employees negatively) and Theory Y (considers employees capable and motivated).
- The theories emphasize different approaches to employee engagement and management style.
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