Key Figures and Theories in Management

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Who is known as the father of Scientific Management?

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Frederick W. Taylor

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What is the title of Frederick W. Taylor's 1911 book?

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Principles of Scientific Management

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What did Henry L. Gantt develop?

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The Gantt chart

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What is the focus of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth's studies?

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Time and motion studies; human aspects of work

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What did Mary Parker Follett contribute to management theory?

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The application of psychology to industry and administration.

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What is the main idea of Elton Mayo's studies at the Hawthorne plant?

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The influence of social attitudes and relationships on work performance.

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What did Douglas McGregor propose in his Theory X and Theory Y?

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Different attitudes of managers towards workers.

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What is Abraham Maslow known for in management?

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The hierarchy of human needs applied to work and motivation.

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What is the focus of W. Edwards Deming's management philosophy?

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Total quality control and continuous improvement (Kaizen).

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What did Peter F. Drucker emphasize in management?

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Management as a universal process and the importance of innovation and leadership.