Management Theories

This management theory was introduced in the 1950's in Japan by an American.

• Classical
• Administrative
• Behavorial
• Quality

This person is credited as being the "father" of Classical Management theory.

• Elton Mayo
• Henri Fayol
• W. Edwards Deming
• Frederick Taylor

Included within Behavioral Management theory is the idea of different types of managers. Which type believes employees will not work to their potential without close supervision and most will avoid work if possible.

• Theory X Managers
• Theory Y Managers
• Theory Z Managers
• All of these

The ___________ began to emerge as a result of the industrial revolution. 

• factory system
• rural societies
• hand tools

The _____________ brought mechanization, a large number of workers, and division of labor. 

• Industrial revolution
• specialization
• scientific management

Problems arose during the industrial revolution as managers were supervising a large number of workers, work hours/conditions were above standard, and workers received a large wage. 

• True
• False

_____________ specialized labor & piecework.

• Frederick Taylor
• Henri Fayol
• Max Weber

First to identify the four management functions.

• Henri Fayol
• Max Weber
• Frederick Taylor

The Hawthorne studies focus on individuals attitudes and behavior and proved that illumination would increase productivity. 

• True
• False

This approach is very "hands-on" and usually involves micromanaging people's work to ensure that it gets done properly. Assumes employees dislike their work & avoid responsibility

• Theory X
• Theory Y
• Maslows Hierarchy of Needs