Question 1

Management "scholars" such as Owen,Mayo,Maslow,and McGregor endorse the ____________ school of theory.

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral 
B) classical 
C) quality focus 
D) systems 
A) behavioral 
B) classical 
C) quality focus 
D) systems

Question 2

Kaizen,a contemporary Japanese business management term,is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) maximizing profits. 
B) lowering costs. 
C) continuous improvement. 
D) classical management. 
A) maximizing profits. 
B) lowering costs. 
C) continuous improvement. 
D) classical management.

Question 3

The quantitative school of management theory emphasizes on mathematical approaches to management problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The idea of specialization emphasized in the classical scientific school has been modified today to avoid the physical and psychological hazards of boring work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following individuals was not considered to be a significant Contributor to the quality management theory/movement?

Accepted Answer

A) Shewhart 
B) Deming 
C) Juran 
D) Plunkett 
A) Shewhart 
B) Deming 
C) Juran 
D) Plunkett

Question 6

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-behavioral school

Accepted Answer

A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles 
A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles

Question 7

Some of the most common tools of operations management include the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) inventory models. 
B) break-even analysis. 
C) marketing research. 
D) production scheduling. 
A) inventory models. 
B) break-even analysis. 
C) marketing research. 
D) production scheduling.

Question 8

Some companies have lost sight of customers and quality by being preoccupied with the quantitative management school of theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The theoretical premise that the sum of 1 + 2 + 3 will equal 7 or more is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) systems awareness. 
B) quality effort. 
C) synergy. 
D) contingency thinking. 
A) systems awareness. 
B) quality effort. 
C) synergy. 
D) contingency thinking.

Question 10

All management schools of theory originated within the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bureaucratic organizations are associated with the ____________ school of thought.

Accepted Answer

A) classical administrative 
B) systems 
C) quantitative 
D) contingency 
A) classical administrative 
B) systems 
C) quantitative 
D) contingency

Question 12

A thorough understanding of how a total system works requires an understanding of how:

Accepted Answer

A) to use statistics. 
B) costs affect production. 
C) to maximize profits. 
D) component parts are interrelated. 
A) to use statistics. 
B) costs affect production. 
C) to maximize profits. 
D) component parts are interrelated.

Question 13

The essence of the quality of any output is the ability to:

Accepted Answer

A) start with quality inputs 
B) train employees on quality control 
C) meet the needs of the customer 
D) develop quality circles 
A) start with quality inputs 
B) train employees on quality control 
C) meet the needs of the customer 
D) develop quality circles

Question 14

The wise manager learns little from studying the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An organizational system is comprised of all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) science. 
B) inputs. 
C) processing. 
D) outputs. 
A) science. 
B) inputs. 
C) processing. 
D) outputs.

Question 16

One result of the behavioral school was the creation of positions for professional:

Accepted Answer

A) technical assistants. 
B) advisors. 
C) staffing managers. 
D) human resource managers. 
A) technical assistants. 
B) advisors. 
C) staffing managers. 
D) human resource managers.

Question 17

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-quality school

Accepted Answer

A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles 
A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles

Question 18

Management options,variables,and situations characterized the __________ school.

Accepted Answer

A) classical science 
B) contingency 
C) systems 
D) quantitative 
A) classical science 
B) contingency 
C) systems 
D) quantitative

Question 19

Management information systems would best be identified as:

Accepted Answer

A) people-based. 
B) computed-based. 
C) accounting-based. 
D) production-based. 
A) people-based. 
B) computed-based. 
C) accounting-based. 
D) production-based.

Question 20

Unity of direction means the right to give orders,according to Henri Fayol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Management "scholars" such as Owen,Mayo,Maslow,and McGregor endorse the ____________ school of theory.

Kaizen,a contemporary Japanese business management term,is associated with:

The quantitative school of management theory emphasizes on mathematical approaches to management problems.

The idea of specialization emphasized in the classical scientific school has been modified today to avoid the physical and psychological hazards of boring work.

Which of the following individuals was not considered to be a significant Contributor to the quality management theory/movement?

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -behavioral school

Some of the most common tools of operations management include the following except:

Some companies have lost sight of customers and quality by being preoccupied with the quantitative management school of theory.

The theoretical premise that the sum of 1 + 2 + 3 will equal 7 or more is known as:

All management schools of theory originated within the United States.

Bureaucratic organizations are associated with the ____________ school of thought.

A thorough understanding of how a total system works requires an understanding of how:

The essence of the quality of any output is the ability to:

The wise manager learns little from studying the past.

An organizational system is comprised of all the following except:

One result of the behavioral school was the creation of positions for professional:

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -quality school

Management options,variables,and situations characterized the __________ school.

Management information systems would best be identified as:

Unity of direction means the right to give orders,according to Henri Fayol.

Management: An Overview

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Staffing the Workforce

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Human Motivation

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

Filters

Exam 2: Management Thought: Past and Present

Management "scholars" such as Owen,Mayo,Maslow,and McGregor endorse the ____________ school of theory.

Kaizen,a contemporary Japanese business management term,is associated with:

The quantitative school of management theory emphasizes on mathematical approaches to management problems.

The idea of specialization emphasized in the classical scientific school has been modified today to avoid the physical and psychological hazards of boring work.

Which of the following individuals was not considered to be a significant Contributor to the quality management theory/movement?

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -behavioral school

Some of the most common tools of operations management include the following except:

Some companies have lost sight of customers and quality by being preoccupied with the quantitative management school of theory.

The theoretical premise that the sum of 1 + 2 + 3 will equal 7 or more is known as:

All management schools of theory originated within the United States.

Bureaucratic organizations are associated with the ____________ school of thought.

A thorough understanding of how a total system works requires an understanding of how:

The essence of the quality of any output is the ability to:

The wise manager learns little from studying the past.

An organizational system is comprised of all the following except:

One result of the behavioral school was the creation of positions for professional:

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -quality school

Management options,variables,and situations characterized the __________ school.

Management information systems would best be identified as:

Unity of direction means the right to give orders,according to Henri Fayol.

Management: An Overview

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Staffing the Workforce

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Human Motivation

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

Filters