Test 2. MANAGEMENT THOGHT

Which management approach emphasizes the importance of human behavior in organizations?

• Classical management

• Behavioral management

• Contingency management

• Systems management

Which management approach focuses on improving productivity through the study of work processes and efficiency?

• Classical management

• Behavioral management

• Quantitative management

• Contingency management

What is the key principle of the Hawthorne studies?

• The importance of rewards and recognition in motivating employees

• The influence of the physical environment on employee productivity

• The significance of social interactions and relationships in the workplace

• The need for clear goals and objectives in organizational performance

   

What is the primary focus of the contingency approach to management?

• Developing standardized procedures and practices

• Understanding the impact of individual psychology on employee behavior

• Adapting management practices to fit specific situations

• Maximizing efficiency and productivity through scientific measurement

Which management approach emphasizes the use of mathematical models and analysis in decision-making?

• Classical management

• Behavioral management

• Quantitative management

• Systems management

Choose the correct comparing theories of management

• Classical - attempts to develop the best way to manage in all organizations by focusing on the jobs and structure of the firm

  Behavioral - attempts to develop a single best way to manage in all organizations by focusing on people and making them productivity

  Management Science - recommendation on the integration of people and technology

  Systems - recommends using the theory or the combination of theories that best meets the given situation

  Socio - technical - managers by focusing on the organization as a whole and the interrelationship of its departments, rather than on individual parts

  Contingency - recommends using math to aid in problem solving and decision making

• Classical - attempts to develop the best way to manage in all organizations by focusing on the jobs and structure of the firm

  Behavioral - managers by focusing on the organization as a whole and the interrelationship of its departments, rather than on individual parts

  Management Science - recommends using the theory or the combination of theories that best meets the given situation

  Systems - recommendation on the integration of people and technology

  Socio - technical - attempts to develop a single best way to manage in all organizations by focusing on people and making them productivity

  Contingency - recommends using math to aid in problem solving and decision making

• Classical - attempts to develop the best way to manage in all organizations by focusing on the jobs and structure of the firm

  Behavioral - attempts to develop a single best way to manage in all organizations by focusing on people and making them productivity

  Management Science - recommends using math to aid in problem solving and decision making

  Systems - managers by focusing on the organization as a whole and the interrelationship of its departments, rather than on individual parts

  Socio - technical - recommendation on the integration of people and technology

  Contingency - recommends using the theory or the combination of theories that best meets the given situation

• Classical - attempts to develop the best way to manage in all organizations by focusing on the jobs and structure of the firm

  Behavioral - managers by focusing on the organization as a whole and the interrelationship of its departments, rather than on individual parts

  Management Science - recommends using the theory or the combination of theories that best meets the given situation

  Systems - recommends using math to aid in problem solving and decision making

  Socio - technical - recommendation on the integration of people and technology

  Contingency - attempts to develop a single best way to manage in all organizations by focusing on people and making them productivity

______ (surname) developed 14 principles of management

What needs NOT emphasized by Maslow

• Security/Safety

• Social

• Self actualiztaion

• Criticism

• Physiological

What is the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• Esteem needs

• Safety needs

• Self-actualization

• Love and belongingness needs

 

The Contingency Theory is related to which approach of management?

• Classical

• Behavioral

• Contemporary

• Quantitative