Evolution of Management Thought

The followings are the subfields of classical perspective on management except

• scientific management

• administrative management

• contingency management

• bureaucratic management

These are the factors need to be considered when making comparison under theory X and theory Y assumptions except

• employee attitude toward work

• management view of direction

• leadership style

• employee view of direction

Under the scientific management, Taylor believed that improved management practices lead to improved

• performance

• productivity

• motivation

• supervision

Which of the following is NOT the assumption under theory Y?

• Employees enjoy work and will actively seek it.

• Employees wish to avoid responsibility; they prefer to be directed and told what to do and how to do it.

• Employees are self-motivated and self-directed toward achieving organizational goals.

• Participatory style of management.

Bureaucratic management focuses on the functions of management.

• True

• False

Scientific management by Taylor focused on three areas namely task performance, supervision, and motivation.

• True

• False

Theory Y managers perceive that their subordinates have an inherent dislike of work and will avoid it if at all possible.

• True

• False

Global Influences refer to the pressures to improve quality, productivity, and costs as organizations attempt to compete in the worldwide marketplace.

• True

• False

Theory X assumed that employees wish to avoid responsibility; they prefer to be directed and told what to do and how to do it.

• True

• False

Which of the characteristic is not the basic characteristics under quantitative perspective approach on management?

• A decision-making focus

• Development of measurable criteria

• Formulation of a quantitative model

• Management style