Exploring Organisation Theories and Models

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Classical Organisation Theories?

• Emphasis on employee satisfaction

• Focus on hierarchical structure

• Adaptability to change

• Encouragement of team collaboration

Who is considered the father of Scientific Management, a component of Classical Organisation Theories?

• Max Weber

• Elton Mayo

• Frederick Taylor

• Henri Fayol

Contingency Theory suggests that:

• There is one best way to organise

• Organisational effectiveness depends on the fit between the organisation and its environment

• Employee motivation is the key to success

• Leadership style should be transformational

Which of the following is a principle of the Human Relations Approach?

• Strict adherence to rules

• Importance of social factors in the workplace

• Focus on financial incentives

• Centralised decision-making

Transformational Leadership is characterised by:

• Maintaining the status quo

• Inspiring and motivating followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes

• Emphasising routine and control

• Delegating all responsibilities

Which of the following is NOT a component of Organisational Culture Models?

• Shared values

• Organisational structure

• Norms and artefacts

• Rituals and ceremonies

Henri Fayol is known for his contribution to which Classical Organisation Theory?

• Bureaucratic Management

• Administrative Management

• Scientific Management

• Human Relations Approach

Which of the following best describes the Bureaucratic Management Theory?

• Focus on employee well-being

• Emphasis on rules and procedures

• Encouragement of innovation

• Flexible organisational structure

The Human Relations Approach was significantly influenced by which set of studies?

• Hawthorne Studies

• Time and Motion Studies

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

Which of the following is a key element of Transformational Leadership?

• Transactional exchanges

• Charismatic influence

• Micromanagement

• Task-oriented leadership