CH3 Organization Management

Who is known for the concept of the 'invisible hand' in economics?

• Henry Fayol

• F.W. Taylor

• Adam Smith

• Max Weber

What is the primary focus of F.W. Taylor's scientific management?

• Efficiency in task performance

• Maximizing worker satisfaction

• Employee autonomy

• Team collaboration

Which management theorist is associated with the principles of administration?

• Adam Smith

• Jeremy Bentham

• Henry Fayol

• F.W. Taylor

What does the term 'Fordism' refer to?

• Scientific analysis of work

• Bureaucratic management

• Mass production techniques

• A focus on employee rights

What is a key characteristic of Weber's bureaucracy?

• Decentralized decision-making

• Flexible authority structures

• Impersonal organizational action

• Personal relationships

Which of the following is NOT one of Fayol's functions of management?

• Organizing

• Planning

• Motivating

• Leading

What was a significant outcome of the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased personal management

• Introduction of factory-based work

• Decline in factory systems

• Rise of small workshops

What principle did Jeremy Bentham advocate for in management?

• Centralized surveillance

• Decentralized control

• Employee empowerment

• Team-based management

Which of the following describes Taylor's 'one best way' principle?

• Collaborative decision-making

• Multiple methods for task completion

• Employee choice in task execution

• A single most efficient method

What is a criticism of traditional management theories?

• Focus on employee motivation

• Neglect of external environments

• Emphasis on teamwork

• Recognition of individual contributions