Management Theories Quiz

What is the classical approach to management primarily focused on?

• Improving employee satisfaction

• Emphasizing creativity and innovation

• Maximizing efficiency and rationality

• Enhancing customer relationships

Who is known for the concept of 'scientific management'?

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Lillian Gilbreth

• Max Weber

• Henri Fayol

What does the term 'therbligs' refer to?

• A classification of management styles

• Principles of organizational behavior

• Basic hand motions in work processes

• Techniques for employee motivation

Which of the following is NOT one of Fayol's 14 Principles of Management?

• Empowerment

• Unity of command

• Equity

• Division of work

What is the focus of the behavioral approach in management?

• Analyzing organizational structures

• Implementing technological advancements

• Studying financial performance

• Understanding individual and group behavior

What does Total Quality Management (TQM) emphasize?

• Strict adherence to rules

• Cost reduction

• Employee layoffs

• Continuous improvement

Which approach recognizes that different organizations require different management styles?

• Quantitative approach

• Behavioral approach

• Contingency approach

• Classical approach

What major change occurred during the Industrial Revolution?

• Introduction of machine power over human power

• Shift from factories to home production

• Development of bureaucratic structures

• Increased focus on job specialization

What is a characteristic of Max Weber's bureaucracy?

• Flexible organizational structure

• Impersonal relationships

• Emphasis on teamwork

• Focus on individual creativity

Which of the following is a key feature of the quantitative approach?

• Focus on employee morale

• Emphasis on historical analysis

• Use of qualitative assessments

• Application of statistical techniques