Questions on Management Theories

Yeira and Gabriela are working on a project to improve efficiency in their company's production line. Which management theory should they study to identify the "one best way" to perform each task?

• Administrative Management Theory

• Bureaucratic Management Theory

• Scientific Management Theory

• Contingency Theory

Lucas and Isabela are studying management principles. Which of the following is NOT one of Henri Fayol's 14 principles of management?

• Unity of Command

• Division of Work

• Self-Actualization

• Authority and Responsibility

In a team project, Lucas and Gabriela following Theory X, noticed that some team members are assumed to be:

• Self-motivated and ambitious

• Creative problem-solvers

• Lazy and require supervision

• Naturally inclined toward teamwork

During a group project, Gabriela noticed that her team members, including So and Matias, were highly motivated and took initiative without needing constant supervision. What does Theory Y assume about employees in this scenario?

• They need strict supervision to perform well.

• They are self-directed and enjoy responsibility.

• They prefer working in isolation.

• They perform better under transactional leadership.

In a company where Jompak and Victoria work, which theory emphasizes long-term employment and participative decision-making?

• Contingency Theory

• Theory X

• Theory Z

• Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

In a group project, Masaki and Victoria are discussing how their team functions. Which theory views an organization as a system of interconnected parts?

• Contingency Theory

• Systems Theory

• Scientific Management Theory

• Theory Y

Gabriela is planning a team-building event for her colleagues. According to Maslow's theory, what should she consider about human motivation?

• People are only motivated by financial incentives.

• Individuals seek to satisfy higher-level needs only after fulfilling basic needs.

• Motivation is driven solely by external rewards.

• Employees are motivated equally by all needs at all times.

Lucas is studying Maslow's hierarchy of needs in his psychology class. Which need is at the top of Maslow’s hierarchy?

• Esteem

• Safety

• Self-Actualization

• Social Belonging

In a group project, Carlos and Gabriela are discussing the best way to manage their team. Which theory argues that there is no "one best way" to manage?

• Contingency Theory

• Administrative Management Theory

• Bureaucratic Management Theory

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

Nicole and Lucas are discussing job satisfaction. What are the two categories of job factors in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?

• Motivation and Hygiene Factors

• Basic and Advanced Factors

• Internal and External Factors

• Financial and Emotional