Henri Fayol's Principles of Management Quiz

Who was Henri Fayol?

• Teacher

• Engineer

• Doctor

• Lawyer

What did Henri Fayol recognize about the skills of technicians?

• They were good at managing

• They were good at technical tasks

• They were good at marketing

• They were good at finance

What did Fayol's 14 Principles of Management identify?

• Skills needed to manage well

• Skills needed for marketing

• Skills needed for technical tasks

• Technical skills needed for management

What is Administrative Theory according to Fayol?

• Theory of managing a workforce

• Theory of managing finances

• Theory of technical skills

• Theory of marketing strategies

What is the first principle of management according to Fayol?

• Discipline

• Unity of Command

• Authority

• Division of Work

What does the principle of Unity of Command state?

• An employee should give orders to the supervisor

• An employee should not receive any orders

• An employee should receive orders from one supervisor only

• An employee should receive orders from multiple supervisors

What does the principle of Equity emphasize?

• Fairness to all employees

• No concern for employee fairness

• Favoritism towards certain employees

• Unfair treatment of employees

What is the function of Coordinating according to Fayol?

• Ensuring employees receive orders

• Ensuring departments know their responsibilities

• Ensuring employees are disciplined

• Ensuring employees follow rules

Is Fayolism still relevant today?

• It is relevant only in certain industries

• No, it is outdated

• Yes, it is still fresh and relevant

• It was never relevant

What is one criticism of Fayol's Principles of Management?

• It is too prescriptive

• It is too outdated

• It is too flexible

• It is too scientific