Management Theories Quiz

What is an early example of management practice?

• Development of the internet

• The invention of the wheel

• Creation of the printing press

• Construction of the Egyptian pyramids

Who published 'The Wealth of Nations' in 1776?

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Adam Smith

• Henri Fayol

• Max Weber

What characterized the Industrial Revolution?

• Substitution of machine power for human power

• Focus on agricultural production

• Rise of the service industry

• Increased use of human power

What does the classical approach to management emphasize?

• Emotional intelligence

• Rationality and efficiency

• Environmental sustainability

• Team collaboration

What is scientific management?

• A method of managing emotions in the workplace

• Using the scientific method to find the best way to perform a job

• An approach to improve employee satisfaction

• A focus on team dynamics

Which of the following is NOT one of Taylor's principles of scientific management?

• Develop a science for each element of work

• Encourage individualism

• Divide work and responsibility equally

• Heartily cooperate with workers

What is the focus of general administrative theory?

• Maximizing profits

• Implementing technology in management

• Studying employee behavior

• Describing what managers do

Which of the following is one of Fayol's 14 principles of management?

• Innovation

• Unity of command

• Employee empowerment

• Customer focus

What is Max Weber known for in management theory?

• Bureaucracy

• Total quality management

• Scientific management

• Behavioral approach

What does the behavioral approach study?

• Technological advancements

• Market trends

• Actions of people at work

• Financial performance