40 Questions
What is the primary focus of the Classical Theory?
Maximum efficiency and productivity
What is a major drawback of the Classical Theory?
Less focus on human relations and employee satisfaction
What aspect of human behavior does the neo-classical theory emphasize?
Emotions, feelings, hopes, aspirations, and expectations
Which theory views organizations as composed of choice makers?
Decision Theory
What is a limitation of relying solely on data and quantitative analysis in decision-making?
It may overlook qualitative factors
What is the advantage of the modern management theory?
It helps to reduce confusion and time loss regarding responsibilities
What is the main argument of the Contingency Theory?
Decisions depend on internal and external factors
What is the Hawthorne Effect?
The effect of observation on behavior
What is a characteristic of the Modern Theory?
It involves sophisticated mathematical and statistical techniques
What type of management theory uses mathematical and statistical methods?
Modern Theory
What is the Open-System Theory?
A management theory that considers the environment
What is a potential consequence of over-reliance on data and quantitative analysis in decision-making?
Decisions may lack creativity and innovation
Which of the following theories does not belong to Motivation Theories?
Open-System Theory
Which theory emphasizes the importance of considering various internal and external factors in decision-making?
Contingency Theory
What is also known as Two-Factor or Hygiene Theory?
It is a Motivation Theory
What type of knowledge and training may be required to implement modern management theory effectively?
Specialized knowledge
What is the highest need in Maslow's theory of work motivation?
Self-Actualization
What type of leader is typically motivated by having a position of control?
Need for Power
Which need correlates closely to a person's salary?
Physical
What is the term for the need to belong in a group?
Need for Affiliation
What is the term for the need to be in a safe work environment?
Hygiene
How many basic needs does David McClelland's Theory of Management suggest that each person has?
Three
What is the term for the need to achieve success and thrive on challenging situations?
Need for Achievement
What is the highest need in Maslow's theory, where individuals become more creative and growth-oriented?
Self-Actualization
What type of Organization Theory focuses on the emotional and psychological components of people's behavior in an organization?
Neo-classical Theory
Which type of theory discusses how to divide up professional tasks in the most efficient and effective way?
Classical Theory
What type of theory focuses on the rigid hierarchy of an organization, the specialization of tasks, and financial incentives for employees?
Classical Theory
What type of theory is concerned with the emotional and psychological aspects of an organization's members?
Motivation Theory
Which theory argues that an organization's environment influences it, and understanding this influence can help managers develop more effective strategies?
Open-System Theory
What type of theory categorizes environmental factors that impact an organization as specific or general?
Open-System Theory
What is the main goal of Motivation Theory in an organization?
To understand the emotional and psychological aspects of an organization's members
Which theory is concerned with the ways and ideas that focus on the emotional beings of an organization?
Motivation Theory
What is the primary motivation behind an individual's desire to form groups and feel like a valued member of that group?
Social
What type of motivation drives an individual to excel at a task because they want to, not because someone else says so?
Intrinsic
What type of motivation is driven by an individual's desire to be like someone else?
Identified
What type of motivation involves rewards, punishment, and fear of failure?
Extrinsic
What type of motivation is driven by an individual's own beliefs and values?
Introjected
What is the need to feel safe in the workplace?
Need to feel safe
Who is considered the father of Neo-Classical Theory?
Elton Mayo
What type of approach would a manager use in a situation where an employee regularly shows up late to work?
Protocol-based approach
Study Notes
Organization Theories
- Neo-Classical Theory: focuses on emotional and psychological components of people's behavior in an organization, emphasizing a sense of belonging and social acceptance for positive performance.
Classical Theory
- Key aspects: divides up professional tasks in the most efficient and effective way, influenced by the organization's environment, and understands environmental factors that impact the organization.
- Leader's role: understands how group dynamics contribute to the organization's success.
Motivation Theory
- Goal: increases company productivity by encouraging employees to perform more efficiently, thus increasing production and profit.
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Types of motivation: Intrinsic, Introjected, Identified, and Extrinsic.
- Intrinsic motivation: internal drive to do something because you want to.
- Introjected motivation: internal motivation driven by personal beliefs and values.
- Identified motivation: motivated by the desire to be like someone else.
- Extrinsic motivation: motivated by rewards, punishment, and fear of failure.
Contingency Theory
- Key aspect: argues that the ideal decision or choice may differ from one organization to another, depending on various internal and external factors.
- No one-size-fits-all approach: choices are dependent on various conditions.
Open-System Theory
- Focus: rigid hierarchy of organizations, specialization of tasks, and financial incentives for employees.
- Environmental factors: social forces, political forces, economic forces, and other organizations.
Theorists
- Elton Mayo: father of Neo-Classical Theory.
- David McClelland: proposed the Theory of Management, which suggests that each person has three basic needs: Need for Nurture, Need for Power, and Need for Achievement.
Other Key Concepts
- Hawthorne Effect: people will modify their behavior simply because they are being observed.
- Hygiene Theory: suggests that individuals have two categories of needs when it comes to work – Hygiene and Motivators.
- Maslow's Theory: proposes five needs in the hierarchy of work motivation, with Self-Actualization being the highest need.
- Need for Affiliation: motivated by a desire to be part of a group and social interactions.
- Need for Power: motivated by having a position of control.
This quiz covers a type of Organization Theory that focuses on the emotional and psychological components of people's behavior in an organization. It discusses how to divide up professional tasks and argues that a sense of belonging and social acceptance is important for positive performance.
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