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?

Robert Owen Signup and view all the answers

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

Esprit De Corps Signup and view all the answers

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

Mary Parker Follett Signup and view all the answers

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

Negotiator Signup and view all the answers

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

Disturbance Handler Signup and view all the answers

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

Team Builder Signup and view all the answers

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

Figurehead Signup and view all the answers

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

Task Delegator Signup and view all the answers

Which role serves as a technical expert or advisor?

Technical Problem Solver Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of a Strategic Planner?

Setting a direction for the organization Signup and view all the answers

Which role involves formulating budgets and developing work schedules?

Operational Planner Signup and view all the answers

What does a Staffing Coordinator primarily focus on?

Recruiting and hiring staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of an Organizer?

Designing the jobs of group members Signup and view all the answers

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

Maintaining relationships with clients or customers Signup and view all the answers

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

Staffing Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

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

Different situations require different management approaches Signup and view all the answers

How has Information Technology (IT) modified managerial works?

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

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

Manage a variety of functions across different departments Signup and view all the answers

In what way do Functional Managers differ from General Managers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hawthorne Effect Signup and view all the answers

Which theory assumes a pessimistic view of workers' capabilities?

Theory Y Signup and view all the answers

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

Love/belonging Signup and view all the answers

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

Entropy Signup and view all the answers

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

Quantitative Approach to Management Signup and view all the answers

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