Classical Theories of Management

Who is known as the father of Scientific Management?

• Henry Ford

• Nikola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

• Frederick Winslow Taylor

What is the main focus of Administrative Management?

• Organization and coordination of people and resources

• Product development and innovation

• Marketing and sales strategies

• Maintenance of machinery and equipment

Which theorist is associated with Bureaucratic Management?

• Frederick Taylor

• Elton Mayo

• Abraham Maslow

• Max Weber

What is the key concept of Classical Organizational Theory?

• Centralization, empowerment, collaboration

• Technology, globalization, diversity

• Hierarchy, division of labor, strict rules and procedures

• Teamwork, flexibility, innovation

What are the basic principles of Management according to classical theories?

• Division of Work, Authority and Responsibility, Discipline, Unity of Command, Unity of Direction, Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest, and Remuneration of Personnel

• Equal distribution of resources

• Centralization of decision-making

• Informal communication channels

Explain the concept of Division of Labor in classical management.

• Division of Labor involves combining tasks into one general role to increase efficiency

• Division of Labor means giving all tasks to one employee to streamline operations

• Division of Labor focuses on assigning tasks randomly to employees to boost productivity

• Division of Labor involves breaking down tasks into smaller specialized components to increase efficiency and productivity.

What is the primary goal of Scientific Management?

• Reduce quality of products

• Ignore employee feedback

• Improve efficiency and productivity

• Increase employee turnover

How does Administrative Management differ from Scientific Management?

• Administrative Management focuses on individual worker efficiency, while Scientific Management focuses on organization structure.

• Administrative Management prioritizes cost reduction, while Scientific Management prioritizes quality control.

• Administrative Management emphasizes employee motivation, while Scientific Management emphasizes decision-making processes.

• Administrative Management focuses on organization and coordination, while Scientific Management focuses on efficiency through work process optimization.

What are the characteristics of Bureaucratic Management?

• Flexible hierarchy, shared labor, loose rules and procedures, personal relationships, decentralized decision-making

• Clear hierarchy, division of labor, strict rules and procedures, impersonal relationships, centralized decision-making

• Rigid hierarchy, division of labor, strict rules and procedures, personal relationships, centralized decision-making

• Unclear hierarchy, undivided labor, no rules or procedures, personal relationships, decentralized decision-making

Discuss the relevance of classical management theories in modern organizations.

• Classical management theories do not consider the importance of employee motivation in modern organizations.

• Modern organizations do not require a structured approach to management.

• Classical management theories are outdated and no longer applicable in modern organizations.

• Classical management theories are relevant in modern organizations due to their emphasis on efficiency, division of labor, and organizational structure.