Principles of Management by Henry Fayol Quiz
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Which principle of management emphasizes treating employees kindly and equally?

  • Initiative
  • Esprit De Corps
  • Equity (correct)
  • Stability of Tenure of Personnel
  • Who is known for promoting the importance of the classical approach to management?

  • Henry Fayol
  • Robert Owen
  • Alfred D. Chandler (correct)
  • Max Webers
  • Which approach emphasizes improving management through understanding the psychological makeup of people?

  • Human Resource Approach
  • Scientific Management Approach
  • Behavioral Approach (correct)
  • Classical Approach
  • Who criticized fellow managers for failing to understand the human element in the mills?

    <p>Robert Owen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of management focuses on striving for the involvement and unity of employees?

    <p>Esprit De Corps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who explained that to enhance productivity and morale, managers should coordinate and aid the efforts of work groups?

    <p>Mary Parker Follett</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role involves bargaining with suppliers and vendors for products or services?

    <p>Negotiator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role focuses on resolving complaints from customers or other concerned parties of the organization?

    <p>Disturbance Handler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role involves initiating activities to contribute to group morale and teamwork?

    <p>Team Builder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is responsible for entertaining clients/customers and escorting official visitors?

    <p>Figurehead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role involves giving motivational advice to employees and providing feedback to team members?

    <p>Task Delegator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role serves as a technical expert or advisor?

    <p>Technical Problem Solver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of a Strategic Planner?

    <p>Setting a direction for the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role involves formulating budgets and developing work schedules?

    <p>Operational Planner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Staffing Coordinator primarily focus on?

    <p>Recruiting and hiring staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key function of an Organizer?

    <p>Designing the jobs of group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What falls under the responsibilities of a Liaison in an organization?

    <p>Maintaining relationships with clients or customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which managerial role focuses on explaining group members how their performance will be evaluated?

    <p>Staffing Coordinator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emphasis of the Contingency Approach perspective on management?

    <p>Different situations require different management approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has Information Technology (IT) modified managerial works?

    <p>Managers often communicate via email for tasks like sending lay-off notices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a General Manager according to the text?

    <p>Manage a variety of functions across different departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do Functional Managers differ from General Managers?

    <p>Functional Managers oversee a variety of functions within one department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of a manager in an organization?

    <p>To commit organizational resources and ensure work performance of group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the impact of IT and the internet influence managerial works?

    <p>Changed how managers communicate, such as using email for lay-off notices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phenomenon where people behave differently when they perceive they are being watched or evaluated?

    <p>Hawthorne Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory assumes a pessimistic view of workers' capabilities?

    <p>Theory Y</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need comes after 'Safety'?

    <p>Love/belonging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'An organization will die without continuous input from the outside environment' is a concept related to:

    <p>Entropy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The whole organization working together will produce more than the parts working independently' relates to:

    <p>Quantitative Approach to Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Emphasizes the use of various methods in managerial decision-making' is associated with:

    <p>Quantitative Approach to Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

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