MGMT - Chapter 2 - History of Management

Who is considered the father of scientific management?

• Henry Ford

• Thomas Edison

• Adam Smith

• Frederick Winslow Taylor

Which management approach focuses on improving efficiency through systematic study and experimentation?

• Scientific management

• Behavioral management

• Total quality management

• Contingency management

Who developed the principles of administrative management?

• Frederick Taylor

• Max Weber

• Elton Mayo

• Henri Fayol

Which management approach emphasizes the importance of clear roles, rules, and procedures?

• Bureaucratic

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

Who is associated with the human relations management approach?

• Douglas McGregor

• Frederick Taylor

• Peter Drucker

• Elton Mayo

Which management approach focuses on the social and psychological aspects of work?

• Human Relations

• Systems Management

• Scientific Management

• Bureaucratic Management

What is the main focus of bureaucratic management?

• Promoting creativity and innovation within the organization.

• Encouraging employee autonomy and self-management.

• Establishing a hierarchical structure with clear roles and responsibilities, standardized procedures, and a strict chain of command.

• Fostering a collaborative and team-based work environment.

Which management approach emphasizes the importance of employee motivation and satisfaction?

• Human Resource Management (HRM)

• Operations Management

• Supply Chain Management (SCM)

• Total Quality Management (TQM)

All the following are principles of Weber's bureaucratic principle EXCEPT

• fair evaluation

• policies and procedures

• hierarchy

• career opportunity

All the following names are associated with theories of management EXCEPT

• Charles Spence

• Henrr Fayol

• Max Weber

• Lillian Gilbreth