Management Evolution Quiz

What is the primary function of planning in management?

• To control employees

• To set the stage for organizing, leading, and controlling

• To increase profits

• To hire new staff

Who is known for developing the principles of scientific management?

• Elon Musk

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Kurt Lewin

• Henry L. Gantt

What does the term 'differential rate system' refer to?

• A way to manage teams

• A method of hiring employees

• A technique for customer service

• A system of paying workers based on productivity

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

• Minimizing employee training

• Maximizing output

• Replacing rules of thumb with science

• Achieving cooperation among workers

What is a Gantt Chart used for?

• Marketing strategies

• Financial analysis

• Project management and scheduling

• Measuring employee satisfaction

Which leadership style involves high participation and feedback?

• Autocratic style

• Democratic style

• Laissez faire style

• Transactional style

What is the focus of the systems approach in management?

• Individual performance

• The entire organization as a system

• Employee satisfaction only

• Financial outcomes

What is one of the outputs that can become an input in the systems approach?

• Employee turnover

• Customer feedback

• Sales figures

• Market trends

Which of the following is a characteristic of the behavioral approach?

• Focus on scientific methods

• Emphasis on leader behaviors

• Strict adherence to rules

• High division of labor

What is the main goal of management by objectives (MBO)?

• To increase employee turnover

• To eliminate management roles

• To set clear goals and objectives for employees

• To reduce costs