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MANAGEMENT BASICS - MANAGEMENT THEORIES

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is regarded as the father of modern management?

a)

Henry Fayol

b)

Peter F Drucker

c)

Robert Waterman

d)

William Ouchi

2.

Which among the following is the book written by F W Taylor.

a)

The Principle of Scientific Time and Motion Study

b)

Time and Motion Study

c)

The Principle of Standardized Management

d)

The Principle of Scientific Management

3.

Who proposed the Illumination Experiment?

a)

George Gregory Mayo

b)

George Elton Mayo

c)

George Mc Mayo

d)

George Van Mayo

4.

Which among the following was Mayo's Book?

a)

The problems of Indus valley Civilization.

b)

The Problems of Industrial Companies.

c)

The Human Problems of an Industrialized Civilization.

d)

The Human aspect of an Industrial Civilization.

5.

Mayo was a critique of .............................

a)

Bureaucracy.

b)

Scientific Management.

c)

Categorizing workers as X and Y.

d)

Productivity.

6.

What was the Gilbreth's study called as?

a)

Time and Work Study.

b)

Time and Motion Study.

c)

Work and Motion Study.

d)

Motion camera Study.

7.

Who is regarded as the father of modern management?

a)

Henry Fayol

b)

Peter F Drucker

c)

Robert Waterman

d)

William Ouchi

8.

Who is the Father of Scientific Management?

a)

Frederick W. Taylor

b)

Frank Gilbreth

c)

Henry Gantt

9.

This study is used to simplify work.

a)

Time Study

b)

Motion Study

c)

Work Study

10.

Which management theory runs organizations on the basis of knowledge, fairness and logical rules

a)

Scientific Management Theory

b)

Bureaucratic Management Theory

c)

Administrative Management Theory

11.

This theory recommends studying and testing different work methods to identify the best, most efficient ways to complete a job.

a)

Scientific Management Theory

b)

Bureaucratic Management Theory

c)

Administrative Management Theory

12.

Which theory states that the success of an enterprise generally depends much more on the administrative ability of its leaders than on their technical ability.

a)

Scientific Management Theory

b)

Bureaucratic Management Theory

c)

Administrative Management Theory

13.

They made significant contributions to the employment of disabled workers.

(a)  

14.

He/She convinced government to enact laws regarding work space safety, ergonomics, and child labor.

(a)  

15.

It is the science of eliminating wastefulness resulting from ill-directed and inefficient motion.

(a)  

16.

A structured process of directly observing and measuring human work using a timing device.

(a)  

17.

Specialization increases productivity and efficiency.

a)

Division of Work

b)

Discipline

c)

Unity of Direction

d)

Unity of Command

18.

Which of the following concepts arent part of Fayol's 14 Principles

a)

  Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest – The organization’s interest should prevail over personal interests.

  Remuneration – Fair compensation for work done motivates employees.

  Centralization – Balancing decision-making power between top management and employees.

  Scalar Chain – A clear line of authority from to

b)

Division of Work – Specialization increases productivity and efficiency.

  Authority and Responsibility – Managers must have the right to give orders and the responsibility to ensure tasks are done.

  Discipline – Respect for rules and agreements is essential for smooth functioning.

  Unity of Command – Each employee should receive orders from only one superior.

  Unity of Direction – Activities with the same objective should be directed by one manager using one plan.

c)

  Order – People and materials should be in the right place at the right time.

  Equity – Managers should be kind and fair to their subordinates.

[] Stability of Tenure of Personnel – High employee turnover is inefficient; stability promotes loyalty and performance.

  Initiative – Employees should be encouraged to take initiative within their roles.

  Esprit de Corps Promoting team spirit builds harmony and unity within the organization.

d)

[] Division of Labour [] Hierarchical Administration [] Creation of Middle Class [] Human Capital and Labour

19.

Which of the following are the roles of managers according to Mintzberg ?

a)

Interpersonal roles

Figurehead

The figurehead role involves performing social, ceremonial and legal responsibilities that represent the organization. Managers serve as symbolic leaders who motivate teams and provide a source of power and authority for their people.

b)

Leader

The leader role is considered the most pivotal as it demonstrates the extent to which a manager’s potential is realized. This role encompasses both direct leadership through hiring and training, and indirect leadership through encouragement and motivation.

c)
  1. Liaison

In the liaison role, managers develop and maintain internal and external relationships, serving as a connection link that bridges gaps between employees at different organizational levels. This role involves building a network of contacts that can be leveraged for information, resources and opportunities.

d)

All of the above

20.

Which of the following is not true?

a)
  • Top Management: Managers who translate strategy into operational plans.

b)
  • Operating core: Employees who produce goods or deliver services.

c)
  • Technical Skills : Design skills; ability to standardize and measure work processes.

d)
  • Support staff: Specialist units that provide internal services (HR, legal, IT).