IMB Chapter 1: Tutorial work :

Who is considered the father of scientific management?

• Max Weber

• Henri Fayol

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Mary Parker Follett

Which of the following is one of Fayol's 14 principles of management?

• Innovation

• Division of Work

• Flexible Management

• Decentralization

Which principle of Fayol emphasizes that every employee should report to only one supervisor?

• A) Unity of Direction

• B) Unity of Command

• C) Scalar Chain

• D) Authority

Which of the following best describes the behavioral approach to management?

• Focus on organizational structure

• Focus on human behavior and interpersonal relationships

• Focus on economic performance

• Focus on technological innovation

The qualitative approach in management emphasizes the use of:

• Statistical analysis

• Mathematical models

• Human judgments and experiences

• Data analytics

Which of the following theories is part of the contemporary approach to management?

• Contingency theory

• Bureaucratic theory

• Scientific management

Which of the following is a key concept of scientific management?

• Improving employee well-being

• Finding the "one best way" to perform a task

• Encouraging team-based decision-making

• Enhancing organizational culture

According to the contingency approach, management practices should be:

• Fixed and consistent

• Adapted to the circumstances of each situation

• Based on bureaucratic rules

• Standardized across all organizations

Henri Fayol’s principle of 'Equity' suggests that:

• Employees should have equal work assignments

• Employees should be treated fairly and with kindness

• All employees should be paid equally

• Work responsibilities should be equally divided

The systems theory of management suggests that an organization:

• Functions independently of its external environment

• Is a closed system unaffected by external factors

• Is an interrelated set of elements that function as a whole

• Should focus solely on its internal operations