Management Theory Quiz

Which of the following is considered one of the earliest examples of management?

• Industrial Revolution

• Egyptian Pyramids

• Scientific Management

• Hawthorne Studies

Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' emphasized the concept of:

• Total Quality Management

• Division of Labor

• Bureaucracy

• Quantitative Analysis

What was a key characteristic of the Industrial Revolution?

• Rise of cottage industries

• Introduction of factories

• Emphasis on behavioral science

• Development of the classical approach

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major approaches to management theory?

• Classical

• Behavioral

• Quantitative

• Strategic

Frederick W. Taylor is most closely associated with which management theory?

• Behavioral Approach

• Scientific Management

• Bureaucracy

• Total Quality Management

The Gilbreths contributed to scientific management by:

• Developing the theory of bureaucracy

• Conducting the Hawthorne Studies

• Creating a classification for basic hand motions

• Introducing the concept of total quality management

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

• Authority and responsibility

• Division of labor

• Cooperation between management and workers

• Continuous improvement

Henri Fayol's General Administrative Theory focused on:

• Scientific analysis of work processes

• How managers should organize and interact with staff

• Application of psychology to employee training

• Using statistical methods for decision making

Max Weber is known for his theory on:

• Scientific Management

• Bureaucracy

• Quantitative Management

• Human Relations

Which of the following is a characteristic of Weber’s Bureaucracy?

• Authority hierarchy

• Open communication

• Team-based management

• Innovation-driven