Management Types and Theories Quiz

What is the main characteristic of autocratic management?

• Two-way communication

• Persuasive techniques

• Single authority leadership

• Shared responsibility

In which management style are employees motivated by persuasive techniques?

• Autocratic

• Persuasive

• Participative

• Consultative

What is a disadvantage of the consultative management style?

• Fast decision making

• Costly and slow decision making

• High employee morale

• Clear authority structure

Which management type involves shared responsibility among team members?

• Autocratic

• Participative

• Persuasive

• Consultative

Who is known as the Father of Scientific Management?

• Frederic W. Taylor

• Max Weber

• Henri Fayol

• Elton Mayo

What does Henri Fayol's General Administrative Theory focus on?

• Scientific methods

• Bureaucratic structures

• Manager's functions

• Employee motivation

According to Max Weber, what is a key component of bureaucracy?

• Decentralized authority

• Division of labor

• Flexible job roles

• Informal connections

What is a characteristic of the autocratic management style?

• Requires close supervision

• Encourages team input

• Promotes self-direction

• Values employee feedback

Which management style is characterized by two-way communication?

• Bureaucratic

• Consultative

• Persuasive

• Autocratic

What is a potential negative effect of autocratic management?

• Fear among staff

• Quick decision making

• Strong team relationships

• High employee engagement