Evolution of Management

What is the earliest approach to management?

• Traditional bureaucracy

• New Public Management

• Japanese organization model

• Professionalism

What does Classical Management focus on?

• Jobs and structure of the firm

• People and productivity

• Mathematics in problem solving

• Organization as a whole

What does Systems Theory focus on?

• Jobs and structure of the firm

• People and productivity

• Mathematics in problem solving

• Organization as a whole

Which principle does not apply to the principles of scientific management developed by F. Taylor?

• Breaking the job into small duties

• Stability of tenure of personnel

• Establishing a clear division of responsibility

• Establishing controls for objectives

What did Fayol believe about management?

• It is an inborn behavior

• It can be learnt or taught

• It is only about authority

• It requires no principles

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Who is the author of the Bureaucratic theory?

• Max Weber

• Douglas McGregor

• Frederick Taylor

• Henry Fayol

Who is the author of the X&Y theory?

• Max Weber

• Douglas McGregor

• Frederick Taylor

• Henry Fayol

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Find the false statement

• Application of the classical management principles is highly decentralised

• According to the classical approach, managers have the authority and ability to make performance-oriented decisions

• According to the theory of Bureaucracy There ought to be clearly written rules and

  regulations governing employee activities

• Fayol developed 14 principles of management

What are the assumptions of Theory X?

• Most workers prefer to be coerced and controlled.

• Workers seek responsibility and apply creativity.

• Workers are motivated by intrinsic factors.

• Workers prefer to work independently.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How many levels are there in Maslow's pyramid?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 4