WorksheetsEvolution of Management
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the earliest approach to management?
Traditional bureaucracy
New Public Management
Japanese organization model
Professionalism
What does Classical Management focus on?
Jobs and structure of the firm
People and productivity
Mathematics in problem solving
Organization as a whole
What does Systems Theory focus on?
Jobs and structure of the firm
People and productivity
Mathematics in problem solving
Organization as a whole
Which principle does not apply to the principles of scientific management developed by F. Taylor?
Breaking the job into small duties
Stability of tenure of personnel
Establishing a clear division of responsibility
Establishing controls for objectives
What did Fayol believe about management?
It is an inborn behavior
It can be learnt or taught
It is only about authority
It requires no principles
Who is the author of the Bureaucratic theory?
Max Weber
Douglas McGregor
Frederick Taylor
Henry Fayol
Who is the author of the X&Y theory?
Max Weber
Douglas McGregor
Frederick Taylor
Henry Fayol
Find the false statement
Application of the classical management principles is highly decentralised
According to the classical approach, managers have the authority and ability to make performance-oriented decisions
According to the theory of Bureaucracy There ought to be clearly written rules and
regulations governing employee activities
Fayol developed 14 principles of management
What are the assumptions of Theory X?
Most workers prefer to be coerced and controlled.
Workers seek responsibility and apply creativity.
Workers are motivated by intrinsic factors.
Workers prefer to work independently.
How many levels are there in Maslow's pyramid?
5
6
7
4
In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, this is an individual's assessment in terms of value or status.
Physiological needs
Security/safety needs
Social needs
Ego/Esteem needs
What does Fayol's principle of "Discipline" mean?
materials and people should be at the right place at the right time
need to respect organizational
doctrine
line of authority should be clear
managers must have final say
What is the name of the forces internal or external to an individual that arouse interest and commitment to purse a certain course of action?
motivation
punishment
reward
Theory X managers are usually
tolerant
arrogant
friendly
good listeners
According to the systems approach, for the organization to work effectively it is necessary
harmony in all the sub-systems
tight control
many workers
many goals
