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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Negotiator (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Figurehead (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which role serves as a technical expert or advisor?

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

What is the main role of a Strategic Planner?

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

Which role involves formulating budgets and developing work schedules?

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

What does a Staffing Coordinator primarily focus on?

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

What is the key function of an Organizer?

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

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

<p>Staffing Coordinator (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory assumes a pessimistic view of workers' capabilities?

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

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

<p>Love/belonging (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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