Quiz - Organization theories

The father of scientific management is...

• Max Weber

• Elton Mayo

• Henri Fayol

• Frederick W. Taylor

The system of rewarding workers according to the norm of the best worker was invented by

• Frank Gilbreth

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Henry Ford

• Henri Fayol

Which of the following is not the principle of scientific management?

• There are more “best ways” of doing things

• Scientifically select, train, learn and develop each worker

• Cooperate with workers and assure incentives

• Distinguish job of a manager and of a worker

Who introduced an assembly line into car production and increased productivity several times?

• Henry Ford

• Henry Gantt

• Max Weber

• Henri Fayol

Which of the following is a contribution from Administrative theory?

• development of a standard method for performing each task

• recognition of different functions of management

• introduction of an assembly line into car production

• distinction between a job of a manager and of a worker

Which aspect of scientific management was criticized the most?

• lack of productivity

• increased standardization

• disregard of the social context

Which of these is not a characteristic of bureaucratic organisation?

• Selection on the basis of technical qualifications

• Clearly defined authority and responsibility

• Administrative officials worked for variable salaries

• High formalization

What is a disadvantage of classical theory?

• Lack of personal contact between manager and workers

• Developed techniques of mass production

• Incentive payment systems

According to which theory there is no universal way of organizing?

• Systems Theory

• Neoclassical theory

• Classic theory

• Contingency theory

Which of the following is not a contribution of the neoclassical theory of organization?

• Leadership style is important

• People change their behavior if they are observed

• Strict control has a positive effect on behavior

• Salary is not the dominant motivating factor