Management History TT

The 14 principles of management are associated with whom?

• Weber

• Drucker

• Taylor

• Fayol

Which of the following approaches to management has also been labeled operations research or management science?

• the qualitative approach

• the quantitative approach

• the experimental approach

• the theoretical approach

Cindy admired the works of Taylor and Gilbreth, two advocates of _______________.

• scientific management

• organizational behavior

• human resource management

• motivation

Cindy visited a bookstore that was holding a book signing. She saw that the title of the book was Principles of Scientific Management and concluded that the author must be ________________.

• Adam Smith

• Frank Gilbreth

• Henry Gantt

• Frederick Taylor

The quantitative approach involves applications of ____________.

• optimization models

• information models

• computer simulations

• all of the above

Which of the following is not one of Fayol's principles of management?

• division of work

• unity of command

• discipline

• equality

The quantitative approach evolved from the development of mathematical and statistical solutions to ______________.

• waiting line problems at fast-food restaurants in the 1960s

• military problems in World War II

• clogged telephone circuits during the 1930s

• production management problems in the 1950s

Who is known for the development of the 14 principles of management?

• Weber

• Drucker

• Taylor

• Fayol

Which management principle focuses on employees reporting to only one supervisor?

• Unity of Command

• Division of Work

• Scalar Chain

• Order

Who is known for introducing the concept of 'time and motion studies'?

• Max Weber

• Henry Fayol

• Frederick Taylor

• Peter Drucker