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What is the primary belief of early organizational behavior advocates regarding employees?
What is the primary belief of early organizational behavior advocates regarding employees?
- Employees are expendable resources.
- People are the most important asset of the organization. (correct)
- Employees need strict supervision to perform well.
- People perform best in a competitive environment.
What significantly influenced management beliefs about the role of people in organizations?
What significantly influenced management beliefs about the role of people in organizations?
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
- The Hawthorne Studies. (correct)
- The Scientific Management theory.
- The Human Relations Movement.
Which approach uses statistical methods for making managerial decisions?
Which approach uses statistical methods for making managerial decisions?
- Total Quality Management.
- Quantitative Approach. (correct)
- General Administrative Theory.
- Behavioral Approach.
What is the main focus of total quality management?
What is the main focus of total quality management?
In the systems approach, what do organizations use from the environment?
In the systems approach, what do organizations use from the environment?
What characterizes contemporary management approaches?
What characterizes contemporary management approaches?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the quantitative approach?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the quantitative approach?
What is the primary focus of the first half of Mgt 101?
What is the primary focus of the first half of Mgt 101?
What primary element does the behavioral approach emphasize in management?
What primary element does the behavioral approach emphasize in management?
Which of the following is NOT one of the module learning objectives?
Which of the following is NOT one of the module learning objectives?
Why is the study of management considered beneficial according to the module?
Why is the study of management considered beneficial according to the module?
What did Henry Ford imply about history in his quote?
What did Henry Ford imply about history in his quote?
What do the first five topics of Mgt 101 primarily cover?
What do the first five topics of Mgt 101 primarily cover?
What significant concept did Adam Smith introduce to management?
What significant concept did Adam Smith introduce to management?
What aspect of management does the second half of Mgt 101 focus on?
What aspect of management does the second half of Mgt 101 focus on?
Which management approach emphasized mass production over craft-style production?
Which management approach emphasized mass production over craft-style production?
Which of the following best describes the role of managers as mentioned in the module?
Which of the following best describes the role of managers as mentioned in the module?
What is an essential factor reshaping managers' jobs today?
What is an essential factor reshaping managers' jobs today?
Who is known as the 'father' of scientific management?
Who is known as the 'father' of scientific management?
Which of the following did the Gilbreths contribute to management theory?
Which of the following did the Gilbreths contribute to management theory?
What did Fayol believe about the functions of management?
What did Fayol believe about the functions of management?
Which characteristic did Max Weber associate with an ideal type of organization?
Which characteristic did Max Weber associate with an ideal type of organization?
How do today's managers utilize concepts from scientific management?
How do today's managers utilize concepts from scientific management?
Which of the following is NOT a principle developed by Fayol?
Which of the following is NOT a principle developed by Fayol?
What does the contingency approach emphasize regarding management?
What does the contingency approach emphasize regarding management?
Why is it important for managers to assess their situation?
Why is it important for managers to assess their situation?
What is one misconception about management according to the contingency approach?
What is one misconception about management according to the contingency approach?
What is a fundamental aspect that the contingency approach stresses?
What is a fundamental aspect that the contingency approach stresses?
Which of the following best represents the need for varied management styles?
Which of the following best represents the need for varied management styles?
How can scientific management principles contribute to efficiency?
How can scientific management principles contribute to efficiency?
Which statement about management principles is most accurate?
Which statement about management principles is most accurate?
What should managers do when faced with a challenge?
What should managers do when faced with a challenge?
What is the primary role of managers within an organization?
What is the primary role of managers within an organization?
Which type of manager is responsible for overseeing nonmanagerial employees?
Which type of manager is responsible for overseeing nonmanagerial employees?
How are today's organizations typically structured compared to traditional ones?
How are today's organizations typically structured compared to traditional ones?
What distinguishes nonmanagerial employees from managers in an organization?
What distinguishes nonmanagerial employees from managers in an organization?
What is one of the defining characteristics of an organization?
What is one of the defining characteristics of an organization?
In a traditional hierarchy, which level of management lies between first-line managers and top managers?
In a traditional hierarchy, which level of management lies between first-line managers and top managers?
What should be considered when trying to improve task efficiency?
What should be considered when trying to improve task efficiency?
Which statement best describes the responsibility of top managers?
Which statement best describes the responsibility of top managers?
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Study Notes
Module Overview
- Mgt 101: Foundation course for BSBA students, integrating management and marketing.
- Course content divided into two halves: management (Topics 1-5) and marketing (Topics 6-10).
- Objectives include understanding management evolution, functions, roles, and the significance of studying management.
Evolution of Management
- Early Management: Practices from ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptian Pyramids and the Great Wall of China; introduced job specialization by Adam Smith.
- Classical Approach:
- Frederick W. Taylor: Developed scientific management to enhance production efficiency.
- Gilbreths: Focused on efficient body movements and tool design.
- Henri Fayol: Identified 14 management principles; emphasized distinct managerial functions.
- Max Weber: Concept of bureaucracy; established characteristics present in modern organizations.
Behavioral Approach
- Early organizational behavior advocates emphasized the importance of human resources.
- Hawthorne Studies highlighted the significance of human behavior in management.
- Modern theories of motivation and leadership can be traced back to early behavioral advocates.
Quantitative Approach
- Utilizes statistics, optimization models, and computer simulations for management decision-making.
- Techniques used in resource allocation, quality improvement, scheduling work, and inventory management.
- Total quality management principles focus on continuous improvement and customer response.
Contemporary Approaches
- Systems Approach: Organizations transform inputs into outputs, highlighting interdependence within the organizational structure.
- Contingency Approach: Acknowledges that management strategies should be tailored to unique organizational circumstances rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Learning Activity
- Engage with supplemental materials to derive key learnings and concepts.
- Creation of short notes on readings and takeaways to enhance understanding.
Who Are Managers?
- Managers coordinate and oversee work to achieve organizational goals; differ from non-managerial employees who directly execute tasks.
- Levels of management:
- First-line managers: Manage the work of non-managerial staff.
- Middle managers: Supervise first-line managers' work.
- Top managers: Responsible for organization-wide decisions and goal-setting.
Characteristics of Organizations
- Defined purpose expressed through organizational goals.
- Composed of people working together toward a common objective.
- Deliberate structure to facilitate coordination and efficiency.
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