OBM Revision

Which of the following is considered the "father of scientific management"?

• a) Henri Fayol

• b) Max Weber

• c) Frederick Taylor

• d) Henri Gantt

The classical management theory focuses on ______________ and emphasizes efficiency through division of labor

• a) Human relations

• b) Administrative management

• c) Contingency planning

• d) Scientific management

Which management theory is based on the belief that employees are motivated by a clear understanding of organizational goals and their own personal goals?

• a) Systems Theory

• b) Contingency Theory

• c) Management by Objectives

• d) Behavioral Theory

According to Henri Fayol, the five functions of management are planning, ______________, commanding, coordinating, and controlling

• a) directing

• b) leading

• c) organizing

• d) managing

Which type of planning is concerned with setting long-term goals and determining the best strategies to achieve them?

• a) Tactical Planning

• b) Strategic Planning

• c) Operational Planning

• d) Contingency Planning

Which of the following is NOT a step in the planning process?

• a) Setting objectives

• b) Formulating strategies

• c) Motivating employees

• d) Evaluating alternatives

Planning involves selecting _______________ and determining how to achieve them

• a) resources

• b) employees

• c) objectives

• d) budgets

________________ is the process of arranging resources and tasks to achieve objectives.

• a) Motivating

• b) Controlling

• c) Organizing

• d) Directing

Which organizational structure is characterized by having a flat hierarchy and wide span of control?

• a) Matrix Structure

• b) Functional Structure

• c) Divisional Structure

• d) Flat Structure

________________ leadership style is characterized by a leader who makes decisions without consulting subordinates.

• a) Democratic

• b) Autocratic

• c) Laissez-faire