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What is the main finding of the Hawthorne Effect?
What is the main finding of the Hawthorne Effect?
- Productivity decreases when management is not attentive.
- Attention from management does not influence worker productivity.
- Productivity increases when workers receive special attention from management. (correct)
- Employees only respond to changes in working conditions.
What did Follett believe about the relationship between managers and employees?
What did Follett believe about the relationship between managers and employees?
- Employees should have more authority than managers.
- Managers should dominate employees for efficiency.
- Managers and employees should have a cooperative and interdependent relationship. (correct)
- The roles of managers and employees are identical.
What did Max Weber argue was the virtue of bureaucracy?
What did Max Weber argue was the virtue of bureaucracy?
- It encourages unstructured management styles.
- It creates confusion in applying general rules.
- It prevents employee participation in decision making.
- It makes management actions fair and predictable. (correct)
According to Mayo's research, what factor influences productivity aside from working conditions?
According to Mayo's research, what factor influences productivity aside from working conditions?
What did Mayo recommend to enhance decision-making in the workplace?
What did Mayo recommend to enhance decision-making in the workplace?
What is a characteristic of Theory X management?
What is a characteristic of Theory X management?
What role do functional foremen have in the workplace?
What role do functional foremen have in the workplace?
Which statement best contrasts the roles of managers and workers as per Follett's beliefs?
Which statement best contrasts the roles of managers and workers as per Follett's beliefs?
What approach did Taylor suggest to replace the traditional 'rule of thumb' in work organization?
What approach did Taylor suggest to replace the traditional 'rule of thumb' in work organization?
Which of the following describes the essence of Taylor's view on workers?
Which of the following describes the essence of Taylor's view on workers?
In the context of Taylor's principles, what is meant by the impersonal nature of bureaucratic relationships?
In the context of Taylor's principles, what is meant by the impersonal nature of bureaucratic relationships?
What must be established for hiring and promoting workers according to Taylor's scientific personnel system?
What must be established for hiring and promoting workers according to Taylor's scientific personnel system?
What is the purpose of an organization chart as described in the provided content?
What is the purpose of an organization chart as described in the provided content?
According to Taylor's principles, what should workers understand about their contributions?
According to Taylor's principles, what should workers understand about their contributions?
What concept did Mary Parker Follett develop that relates to Taylor's work?
What concept did Mary Parker Follett develop that relates to Taylor's work?
What is one of the key components of an effective bureaucratic system according to Taylor?
What is one of the key components of an effective bureaucratic system according to Taylor?
What do Theory Y managers believe about their workers?
What do Theory Y managers believe about their workers?
What is a primary function of organizing in the management process?
What is a primary function of organizing in the management process?
According to Chris Argyris, what effect does managerial domination have on employees?
According to Chris Argyris, what effect does managerial domination have on employees?
Which of the following is not typically included in staffing functions?
Which of the following is not typically included in staffing functions?
What aspect of management does directing primarily focus on?
What aspect of management does directing primarily focus on?
Which management function is associated with accountability and legal control?
Which management function is associated with accountability and legal control?
What did Henri Fayol aim to achieve with his management principles?
What did Henri Fayol aim to achieve with his management principles?
What does employee participation in decision-making promote, according to Argyris?
What does employee participation in decision-making promote, according to Argyris?
What does Frederick W. Taylor propose about productivity in his theory of scientific management?
What does Frederick W. Taylor propose about productivity in his theory of scientific management?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracy as identified by Weber?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracy as identified by Weber?
Which principle of scientific management focuses on optimizing task methods?
Which principle of scientific management focuses on optimizing task methods?
What key discipline does management science in nursing draw from, aside from business?
What key discipline does management science in nursing draw from, aside from business?
How many overriding principles of scientific management are identified?
How many overriding principles of scientific management are identified?
According to the principles of scientific management, which factor is crucial for optimizing productivity?
According to the principles of scientific management, which factor is crucial for optimizing productivity?
In which period did the theory of scientific management primarily develop?
In which period did the theory of scientific management primarily develop?
What must exist for effective management according to the characteristics of bureaucracy?
What must exist for effective management according to the characteristics of bureaucracy?
Study Notes
Nursing Leadership and Management Theory
- Management science integrates multiple disciplines including business psychology, sociology, and anthropology.
- The complexity and variability of organizations require continuous adaptation of management theories.
Scientific Management (1900-1930)
- Frederick W. Taylor, referred to as the "father of scientific management," emphasized productivity through optimized task execution.
- Taylor proposed that workers could be trained in the "one best way" to accomplish tasks, thereby improving efficiency.
Principles of Scientific Management
- Replace traditional "rule of thumb" approaches with scientific methods for task design.
- Establish a scientific personnel system for hiring, training, and promotions based on technical competence.
- Workers should understand their role within the organization, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Implementation of financial incentives based on production levels rather than hourly wages.
Bureaucratic Organizations
- Max Weber described bureaucracy as a method to apply general rules fairly and consistently within organizations.
- Characteristics of bureaucracy include:
- Clear division of labor.
- Well-defined hierarchy of authority.
- Impersonal rules governing interactions.
- Established procedures for work situations.
- Rights and duties of positions formally outlined.
- Employment and promotion based on technical expertise.
Participative Management
- Mary Parker Follett advocated for participative decision-making, believing in shared authority between managers and employees.
- Follett noted that both managers and workers could collaborate to find mutually satisfying solutions.
Hawthorne Effect
- Discovered by Elton Mayo, this phenomenon suggests that productivity increases when employees feel they are being observed or valued.
- Mayo observed that informal social dynamics within workgroups significantly influence productivity, pointing to the need for greater employee input in decision-making.
Theory X and Y
- Theory X presumes employees are inherently lazy and require constant supervision.
- Theory Y posits that employees are self-motivated and enjoy their work, fostering a more engaged workforce.
Employee Participation
- Chris Argyris emphasized that managerial dominance diminishes worker morale and productivity, advocating for organization flexibility and participation in decision-making.
- Argyris highlighted the necessity of addressing individual self-esteem and autonomy to prevent employee disengagement.
Management Functions Identified
- Henri Fayol established key management functions: planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling.
- Planning involves setting goals, objectives, and strategies for short and long-term actions.
- Organizing structures tasks and activities to align with organizational goals.
- Staffing includes recruitment, orientation, scheduling, and teamwork facilitation.
- Directing focuses on human resource management, motivation, and conflict resolution.
- Controlling encompasses performance evaluations, accountability, and ethical oversight to maintain standards.
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This quiz covers the key concepts of nursing leadership and management theories as taught in NCM 119 during the 1st semester at Holy Name University. Explore the historical development and evolution of these theories to enhance your understanding of nursing practices.
