Question 1

The ____ assumption led Frederick W. Taylor to believe that piece rates were important to improved productivity.

Accepted Answer

A)  social network 
B)  behavioral 
C)  economic man 
D)  irrational man 
E)  systems approach 
A)  social network 
B)  behavioral 
C)  economic man 
D)  irrational man 
E)  systems approach

Question 2

Harriet and Ben
Harriet and Ben recently went to a management conference where they attended sessions on total quality control, production-oriented management, and employee involvement and employee needs. Both Harriet and Ben agree on the quality and production-oriented issues; however, they disagree on employee-related issues. Harriet believes that her employees are responsible and capable of self-direction and self-control. Ben disagrees with Harriet about her assumptions and argues that most people prefer to be directed and they avoid responsibility. Both have decided to apply the new lessons learned from the conference.
-Refer to Harriet and Ben. A focus on employee needs represents which of these approaches to management?

Accepted Answer

A)  The contingency approach 
B)  The behavioral approach 
C)  The systems approach 
D)  The operational approach 
E)  The universal process approach 
A)  The contingency approach 
B)  The behavioral approach 
C)  The systems approach 
D)  The operational approach 
E)  The universal process approach

Question 3

Organizations should be considered ____ systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  open 
B)  specialized 
C)  closed 
D)  functional 
E)  independent 
A)  open 
B)  specialized 
C)  closed 
D)  functional 
E)  independent

The ____ assumption led Frederick W. Taylor to believe that piece rates were important to improved productivity.

Organizations should be considered ____ systems.

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

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Exam 2: The Evolution of Management Thought

The ____ assumption led Frederick W. Taylor to believe that piece rates were important to improved productivity.

Organizations should be considered ____ systems.

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

Filters