Management Theories Quiz

Who is considered the father of Scientific Management Theory?

• Henri Fayol

• Max Weber

• Frederick Taylor

• Douglas McGregor

What was the primary goal of Taylor’s Scientific Management?

• Employee satisfaction

• Maximizing efficiency and productivity

• Increasing bureaucracy

• Promoting creativity

Which of the following is a key limitation of Scientific Management?

• Encourages innovation

• Focuses on worker well-being

• Treats employees as mere tools of productivity

• Reduces work standardization

Henri Fayol’s Administrative Management Theory is based on how many principles?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

Which of the following is NOT one of Fayol’s 14 principles?

• Unity of Command

• Division of Work

• Employee Autonomy

• Discipline

Using Abraham Maslow's Pyramid, match the following needs with their examples.

• Physiological Needs

• Building friendships and peer support

• Social Needs

• Pursuing personal growth and achieving academic potential

• Safety Needs

• Access to food and shelter

• Esteem Needs

• Feeling safe in the classroom environment

• Self-Actualization Needs

• Receiving praise and recognition for academic achievements

Max Weber's Bureaucratic Management emphasizes:

• Personalized leadership

• Formal rules and procedures

• Flexible hierarchy

• Eliminating regulations

Filipe does not like bureaucracy. One major challenge of bureaucracy in management is:

• Fast decision-making

• High employee engagement

• Excessive red tape and rigidity

• Lack of rules

In which sector is Bureaucratic Management Theory most commonly applied?

• Startups

• Non-profits

• Government

• Small businesses

Theory X assumes that employees:

• Are naturally motivated and responsible

• Prefer autonomy and self-direction

• Are lazy and require close supervision

• Seek opportunities for leadership