WorksheetsManagement Theory
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
This theory states that upper management commands and controls all employees, so when upper management is improved, employees will follow.
Scientific Theory
Administrative Theory
Bureaucratic Theory
Human Relations Theory
This theory states the best way to motivate professionals in the workplace is to simplify tasks, divide work equally and provide monetary incentives.
Scientific Theory
Administrative Theory
Bureaucratic Theory
Human Relations Theory
This theory states the best way to manage employees is to stick with a hierarchical structure which adheres to strict rules.
Scientific Theory
Administrative Theory
Bureaucratic Theory
Human Relations Theory
What are the 5 things everyone needs in the workplace according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Physiological
Safety
Belonging/Love
Self-Esteem & Sell-Actualization
All the above
Who is the father of the Scientific Management?
Frederick Taylor
Adam Smith
Henri Fayol
Max Weber
Which one is not a characteristic of Bureaucracy
Not traditional family-based leadership.
Organizations should look like the government and legal system.
Standardized guidelines for hiring and firing.
One “right way” for every task.
Classical approach assumed that people are rationale. Who are the scholars whose well known in this approach?
Frederick Taylor; Henry Fayol; Max Weber
Follet; Mintzberg; Hertzberg
Maslow; Elton Mayo; Mc Gregor
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the four principles of scientific management developed by Frederick Taylor?
Develop a science for every job
Train workers and provide incentives to follow rules
Provide management support for workers
Organize tasks into groups to encourage teamwork
Select workers based on their abilities
The __________ principle, as defined by Henri Fayol, states that there should be a clear and unbroken line of communication from top to bottom in the organization's hierarchy of authority.
Scalar chain
Unity of command
Unity of direction
Communication control
Hawthorne
The __________ principle, as defined by Henri Fayol, states that each person should receive orders from only one boss
Scalar chain
Unity of command
Unity of direction
Management order
Organization
Maslow developed Theory X and Theory Y while Douglas McGragor introduced Five Hierarchy of Needs.
True
False
Which of the following individuals is introduced Theory X and Theory?
Abraham Maslow
Robert Owen
Henri Fayol
Douglas McGregor
Management is a continuous process to operate as long as there is organized action for the achievement of group goals.
TRUE
FALSE
Management is goal-oriented when they achieve specific goals.
TRUE
FALSE
Which management theory runs organizations on the basis of knowledge, fairness and logical rules
Scientific Management Theory
Bureaucratic Management Theory
Administrative Management Theory
This theory recommends studying and testing different work methods to identify the best, most efficient ways to complete a job.
Scientific Management Theory
Bureaucratic Management Theory
Administrative Management Theory
The Behavioural Science Theory is often called the human relations movement because it addresses the human dimension of work.
True
False
1. Which of the following statement is TRUE regarding The Behavioural Science Theory?
I. The Behavioural Science Theory emphasized scientific research as the foundation for understanding human behavior in an organization
II. An example of behavioural science is the idea that individuals perform better with challenging but attainable goals than without them in organization.
III. Abraham Maslow and Elton Mayo's introduced behavioural science in order to helps managers to be more efficient in their administration and human resources.
IV. Abraham Maslow proposed Theory Y as a more realistic view of workers for guiding management theory.
I and II
I and IV
II and III
II and IV
The following is NOT the assumptions of Theory X (Bad workers), except
Under the conditions of the working environment, the intellectual potentialities of average workers are only partly utilized.
A worker will exercise self-direction and self-control in achieving objectives to which the worker is committed to.
The average worker prefers to be directed, avoids responsibility, has relatively little ambition and wants security.
The physical and mental effort in work is likened to play or rest.
When employees are specialized, output can increase because they become increasingly skilled and efficient. What principle is this?
Authority
Unity of Command
Division of Work
Discipline
This principle refers to how close employees are to the decision-making process. It is important to aim for an appropriate balance.
Order
Centralization
Equity
Espritde Corps
Managers should be fair to staff at all times, both maintaining discipline as necessary and acting with kindness where appropriate. This principle refers to...
Initiative
Order
Authority
Equity
This principle means we need to respect the rules and regulation in an organization.
Discipline
Authority
Scalar Chain
Initiative
This principle defines as employees should have one direct supervisor.
Authority
Unity of Direction
Unity of Command
Centralization
This principle states that "the workplace facilities must be clean, tidy and safe for employees. Everything should have its place".
Centralization
Remuneration
Order
Equity
An important skill to lead a team and drive the organization in the right direction and to success.
Teamwork Skill
Communication Skill
Personal Skill
Management Skill
