POM Chapter 1

What is the primary function of management?

• Buying and selling

• Leading and directing an organization to achieve a common goal

• Hiring and firing employees

• Manufacturing products

Which of the following is NOT one of the core functions of management?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Selling

• Controlling

Who developed the Scientific Management Theory?

• Henri Fayol

• Max Weber

• Frederick Taylor

• Elton Mayo

What is the focus of Behavioral Management Theories?

• Maximizing efficiency in production

• Understanding employee behavior and motivation

• Implementing strict hierarchical structures

• Reducing operational costs

Which management theory views an organization as a system of interrelated parts?

• Contingency Theory

• Systems Theory

• Classical Management Theory

• Administrative Management Theory

What does Contingency Theory emphasize?

• One best way to manage all organizations

• The need for hierarchy in management

• The importance of adapting management approaches based on the external environment

• Strict bureaucratic structures

Which management theory promotes the elimination of waste and maximizing efficiency?

• Lean Management

• Bureaucratic Management

• Behavioral Management

• Systems Theory

What book did Adam Smith write that contributed to management theories?

• The Art of War

• The Principles of Scientific Management

• The Wealth of Nations

• The Functions of the Executive

Who is considered the pioneer of Bureaucratic Management Theory?

• Henri Fayol

• Max Weber

• Frederick Taylor

• Hugo Munsterberg

Which of the following is NOT a role in Mintzberg’s Management Roles?

• Figurehead

• Entrepreneur

• Spokesperson

• Mechanic