Organizational Rules and Structures Quiz
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Which management philosophy focuses on the satisfaction of customers, their needs, and expectations?

  • Organizational Behavior (OB) Approach
  • Total Quality Management (TQM) (correct)
  • Top Level Management
  • Team spirit

Who introduced the Total Quality Management (TQM) technique in the United States during the 1950s?

  • Elton Mayo and Kurt Lewin
  • Abraham Maslow and Frederick Herzberg
  • W. Edward Deming and Joseph M. Juran (correct)
  • Peter Drucker and Douglas McGregor

What aspect of management do top-level managers emphasize?

  • Long-term organizational concerns (correct)
  • Day-to-day operations
  • Individual employee performance
  • Team motivation

What is the primary focus of the Organizational Behavior (OB) approach?

<p>Study of people's conduct at work (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organizational aspect does Total Quality Management (TQM) aim to improve?

<p>Quality of outputs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of top-level managers?

<p>Focus on long-term organizational concerns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that states an employee should receive orders from only one manager?

<p>Unity of Command (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for employees to work under one manager according to the text?

<p>It ensures authority, discipline, and stability. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes that employees should work harmoniously towards the same objective under the direction of one manager?

<p>Unity of Direction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact is likely if an organization underpays its workers, according to the text?

<p>Struggle to motivate and retain quality workers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to the concentration of power in the hands of authority and follows a top-bottom approach to management?

<p>Centralization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an organization follows centralization in authority, what can be said about the decision-making process?

<p>Decisions are made by top management only. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes the importance of having a clear chain of command and reporting structure?

<p>Unity of Command (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an organization establish to ensure employees understand the structure and reporting relationships?

<p>An organizational chart (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes the importance of having a clear and structured allocation of resources?

<p>Maintenance of Order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should managers strive to achieve, according to the principle of Equity?

<p>Fairness through a combination of kindness and justice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes the importance of minimizing employee turnover and providing job security?

<p>Stability or Security of Tenure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should organizations encourage, according to the principle of Initiative?

<p>Employees to show initiative and develop improvement plans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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