CH7 Organization Management

What is the primary aim of the course described in the text?

• To learn about financial management

• To sharpen awareness and understanding of organisations

• To focus solely on profit maximization

• To develop technical skills in programming

Which school of thought focuses on motivating the workforce?

• Classic school

• Critical Management Studies

• Human Relations School

• Culturalist school

What does the term 'sensemaking' refer to in the context of management?

• The creation of marketing strategies

• The act of enforcing rules within an organization

• The ongoing development of plausible images that rationalize actions

• The process of making financial decisions

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sensemaking?

• Static

• Plausible

• Retrospective

• Ongoing

What is the main critique of traditional management approaches mentioned in the text?

• They prioritize employee satisfaction.

• They are too flexible.

• They ignore the human aspects of organizations.

• They are too focused on technology.

Which management theory emphasizes the importance of organizational culture?

• Bureaucratic Theory

• Human Relations Movement

• Scientific Management

• Culturalist School

What does the 'Gig economy' refer to?

• A traditional employment model

• A focus on long-term contracts

• A model of bureaucratic management

• A system of temporary, flexible jobs

Which of the following is a principle of Taylor's Scientific Management?

• Workers should have maximum autonomy.

• There is one best way to perform a task.

• All tasks should be performed by teams.

• Management should focus on employee satisfaction.

What is the focus of the Critical Management Studies school?

• Optimizing productivity

• Understanding organizational culture

• Critiquing organization and social life

• Enhancing managerial efficiency

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mechanistic organization?

• Flexibility and adaptability

• High degree of formalization

• Focus on innovation

• Emphasis on teamwork