Principles of Management

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What does the disseminator role require the manager to do?

Allocate resources efficiently

Obtain information from different sources

Relay information to subordinates (correct)

Make company-related decisions

Which role requires the manager to address sudden problems, challenges, and conflicts?

Entrepreneur

Spokesperson

Disturbance Handler (correct)

Resource Allocator

In the monitor role, what type of information does the manager obtain?

Information about industry trends (correct)

Information about company-related decisions

Information on resource allocation

Information about external environments

What does the spokesperson role require the manager to do?

Relay information to individuals outside his department Signup and view all the answers

Which role involves deciding as an entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, and negotiator?

Decisional Roles Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes the importance of putting common interests above personal interests?

Equity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of a manager in the resource allocator role?

Allocate resources efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What does the Degree of Centralization principle refer to?

Balancing decision-making authority based on company size Signup and view all the answers

Which principle states that an organization must have a clear hierarchical structure?

Scalar Chain Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept called when hierarchy is disregarded in an organization?

Gangplank Signup and view all the answers

Which principle focuses on ensuring that employee compensation is fair and proper?

Remuneration Signup and view all the answers

Which concept emphasizes limiting employee replacement and giving them time to improve their skills?

Stability of Tenure of Personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the Human Relations Theory?

Human and behavioral factors play a crucial role in employee motivation and teamwork. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Hawthorne Experiment, why do workers perform better in their tasks?

When they receive special attention and collaborate with others. Signup and view all the answers

What does Theory X propose about workers in an organization?

Most workers are lazy and need to be controlled. Signup and view all the answers

In Theory Y, how are workers perceived?

As having a natural drive to contribute without orders. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elton Mayo's experiment at the Hawthorne Plant reveal about worker performance?

Workers excelled when forming relationships and receiving attention. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Human Relations Theory emphasize as equally important as money for employee motivation?

Colleague relationships Signup and view all the answers

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