Understanding Management: Definitions and Etymology
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What is the etymology of the term 'management' based on the text?

  • Derived from a Latin word meaning 'mind'
  • Derived from a Latin word meaning 'leg'
  • Derived from a Latin word meaning 'hand' (correct)
  • Derived from a Latin word meaning 'heart'

    • According to Henri Fayol, what are the key elements of management?

  • Planning and execution (correct)
  • Forecast and communication
  • Coordination and supervision
  • Organization and leadership

    • How did F.W. Taylor describe management?

  • The art of delegation
  • The art of motivation
  • The art of knowing exactly what you want your men to do and seeing that they do it in the best and cheapest way (correct)
  • The art of individual performance evaluation

    • In management, what does Claude S. George emphasize?

    <p>Getting things done through others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the activities in management according to Henri Fayol?

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

    According to Henri Fayol, what are the key functions of management?

    <p>Forecast, planning, organization, command, coordination, and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define management according to F.W. Taylor.

    <p>An art of knowing exactly what you want your men to do and seeing that they do it in the best and cheapest way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymology of the term 'management' based on the text?

    <p>'Management' is derived from a Latin word 'Manus' meaning 'hand' with a suffix of 'ment'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Claude S. George define management?

    <p>Management consists of getting things done through others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'management' encompass based on the text?

    <p>The process of getting a task done effectively, dealing with, controlling, and organizing resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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