MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 2

In 1776, Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations, in which he argued the economic advantages that organizations and society would gain from the division of labor. what is division of labor?

• breaking down jobs into narrow and repetitive tasks.

• emphasized rationality and making organizations and workers as efficient as possible

• find the “one best way” for a job to be done.

Who is considered the "Father of Scientific Management"?

• Max Weber

• Henri Fayol

• Frederick Winslow Taylor

• Peter Drucker

Henri Fayol is best known for his work in which area of management?

• Scientific Management

• Human Relations Movement

• Administrative Management

• Contingency Theory

The Contingency Theory of management suggests that

• There is one best way to manage all organizations.

• Management practices should be consistent across all situations

• Effective management depends on the specific circumstances.

• Human relations are the key to management success

The initial purpose of the Hawthorne Studies was to investigate the effects of which of the following on worker productivity

• Employee motivation

• Lighting conditions

• Salary increases

• Work hours

The Hawthorne Studies demonstrated the importance of which of the following in the workplace?

• Scientific management techniques

• Strict supervisory control

• Social relationships and group dynamics

• Bureaucratic structures

Which of the following is associated with Max Weber?

• Scientific Management

• Bureaucratic Management

• Human Relations Theory

• Contingency Theory

How many principles of management did Henri Fayol propose?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

The Classical Approach to management is primarily concerned with:

• Employee motivation and satisfaction

• Organizational structure and efficiency

• Leadership styles and behaviors

• Technology and innovation

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of Fayol's Fourteen Principles of Management

• Division of Work

• authority

• unity of command

• decentralization