SL Management Theories Quiz

Who is known for the Scientific Management Theory?

• Peter Drucker

• Abraham Maslow

• Frederick Taylor

• Frederick Herzberg

What was one of the key criticisms of Taylor's ideas?

• Promoted job rotation

• Assumed workers were only motivated by money

• Focused too much on employee well-being

• Encouraged creativity in the workplace

Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs includes food, shelter, and water?

• Social needs

• Esteem needs

• Physiological needs

• Self-actualization needs

What are examples of intrinsic factors according to Herzberg's Two Factor theory?

• Company policy and administration

• Working conditions

• Supervision

• Personal achievement

Which type of financial reward involves paying employees based on the number of items they produce?

• Wages (piece rate)

• Commission

• Wages (time rate)

• Salary

What is the motivation behind job enrichment?

• To increase the number of tasks for employees

• To switch employees between tasks

• To provide greater control over job decisions

• To give employees more complex and challenging tasks

What is the purpose of induction training?

• To increase job security

• To improve the quality of work

• To introduce new colleagues

• To provide recognition for good work

What is a disadvantage of on-the-job training?

• It is expensive

• It is done at the place of work

• It disrupts the work of employees

• It is conducted by experts

What is a disadvantage of off-the-job training?

• It is expensive

• It is directly related to the job

• It is conducted by experts

• It is done at the place of work

What type of reward allows employees to become part owners of the business?

• Commission

• Performance-related pay

• Employee share ownership scheme

• Profit-related pay