Question 1

Which of these is NOT included as a part of classical approaches to management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maslow's hierarchy of human needs 
B)  Fayol's administrative principles 
C)  Weber's bureaucratic organization 
D)  Taylor's principles of scientific management 
A)  Maslow's hierarchy of human needs 
B)  Fayol's administrative principles 
C)  Weber's bureaucratic organization 
D)  Taylor's principles of scientific management C

Question 2

Scientific management is associated with the management scholar __________.

Accepted Answer

Frederick Taylor

Question 3

Author and researcher Malcolm Gladwell, in the book Outliers, successfully argues that great leaders are born, not made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

________ is the science of reducing a job or task to its basic physical motions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the science of reducing a...

Question 5

The highest order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The highest order of Maslow's hierarchy of...

Question 6

The belief that there is no one best way to manage was called __________.

Accepted Answer

contingenc

Question 7

Based on logic, order, and legitimate authority, a rational and efficient form of organization according to Max Weber, is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  learning organization. 
B)  adhocracy. 
C)  government agency. 
D)  bureaucracy. 
A)  learning organization. 
B)  adhocracy. 
C)  government agency. 
D)  bureaucracy.

Question 8

A(n) __________ consistently achieves excellence while creating a high-quality work environment.

Accepted Answer

high-perfo

Question 9

The term "Hawthorne Effect" was used to explain some of the important findings of the Hawthorne studies. What does the term mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Productivity is determined by efficiency. 
B)  Physical conditions of work are more important than social relationships. 
C)  When jobs are designed scientifically, performance improves. 
D)  People given special attention tend to perform as expected. 
A)  Productivity is determined by efficiency. 
B)  Physical conditions of work are more important than social relationships. 
C)  When jobs are designed scientifically, performance improves. 
D)  People given special attention tend to perform as expected.

Question 10

According to Maslow, which of the following is in the highest "need" category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Getting a date for the weekend 
B)  Having a job you love, which also allows you to feel fulfilled 
C)  Having enough money to pay rent 
D)  Being accepted into a fraternity or sorority on campus 
A)  Getting a date for the weekend 
B)  Having a job you love, which also allows you to feel fulfilled 
C)  Having enough money to pay rent 
D)  Being accepted into a fraternity or sorority on campus

Question 11

Management science and __________ apply mathematical techniques to solve management problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior analysis 
B)  contingency theory 
C)  operations research 
D)  participative management 
A)  behavior analysis 
B)  contingency theory 
C)  operations research 
D)  participative management

Question 12

Managing with an organization-wide commitment to continuous improvement, product quality, and customer needs is called __________.

Accepted Answer

total qual

Question 13

Matching management practices with different situations is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  classical management 
B)  situational analysis 
C)  contingency thinking 
D)  administrative management 
A)  classical management 
B)  situational analysis 
C)  contingency thinking 
D)  administrative management

Question 14

The Hawthorne studies established a clear link between working conditions and worker performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which management researcher is considered as a prophet of today's management style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taylor 
B)  Weber 
C)  Follett 
D)  Maslow 
A)  Taylor 
B)  Weber 
C)  Follett 
D)  Maslow

Question 16

Chris Argyris' beliefs, as presented in his book Personality and Organization, are in disagreement with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory Y 
B)  the Hawthorne studies 
C)  the Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory 
D)  the management practices found in traditional organizations 
A)  Theory Y 
B)  the Hawthorne studies 
C)  the Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory 
D)  the management practices found in traditional organizations

Question 17

Operations management is the study of how organizations produce goods and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

As president of Paper Products, Inc., Jim wants his manufacturing manager to clearly define the steps in the process, train the workers to efficiently do their jobs, and financially reward them on the basis of performance. Jim is practicing __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency thinking 
B)  scientific management 
C)  Theory Y's beliefs 
D)  learning organization principles 
A)  contingency thinking 
B)  scientific management 
C)  Theory Y's beliefs 
D)  learning organization principles

Question 19

Why is it necessary for today's organizations to embrace contingency thinking?

Accepted Answer

With the dynamic, ever changing environm

Question 20

Follett would say that the successful 21st-century executive must be an inspiring leader who attracts talented people and motivates them in a setting where everyone can do his or her best work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these is NOT included as a part of classical approaches to management?

Scientific management is associated with the management scholar __________.

Author and researcher Malcolm Gladwell, in the book Outliers, successfully argues that great leaders are born, not made.

________ is the science of reducing a job or task to its basic physical motions.

The highest order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is __________.

The belief that there is no one best way to manage was called __________.

Based on logic, order, and legitimate authority, a rational and efficient form of organization according to Max Weber, is a(n)

A(n) __________ consistently achieves excellence while creating a high-quality work environment.

The term "Hawthorne Effect" was used to explain some of the important findings of the Hawthorne studies. What does the term mean?

According to Maslow, which of the following is in the highest "need" category?

Management science and __________ apply mathematical techniques to solve management problems.

Managing with an organization-wide commitment to continuous improvement, product quality, and customer needs is called __________.

Matching management practices with different situations is called __________.

The Hawthorne studies established a clear link between working conditions and worker performance.

Which management researcher is considered as a prophet of today's management style?

Chris Argyris' beliefs, as presented in his book Personality and Organization, are in disagreement with __________.

Operations management is the study of how organizations produce goods and services.

As president of Paper Products, Inc., Jim wants his manufacturing manager to clearly define the steps in the process, train the workers to efficiently do their jobs, and financially reward them on the basis of performance. Jim is practicing __________.

Why is it necessary for today's organizations to embrace contingency thinking?

Follett would say that the successful 21^st-century executive must be an inspiring leader who attracts talented people and motivates them in a setting where everyone can do his or her best work.

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Which of these is NOT included as a part of classical approaches to management?

Scientific management is associated with the management scholar __________.

Author and researcher Malcolm Gladwell, in the book Outliers, successfully argues that great leaders are born, not made.

________ is the science of reducing a job or task to its basic physical motions.

The highest order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is __________.

The belief that there is no one best way to manage was called __________.

Based on logic, order, and legitimate authority, a rational and efficient form of organization according to Max Weber, is a(n)

A(n) __________ consistently achieves excellence while creating a high-quality work environment.

The term "Hawthorne Effect" was used to explain some of the important findings of the Hawthorne studies. What does the term mean?

According to Maslow, which of the following is in the highest "need" category?

Management science and __________ apply mathematical techniques to solve management problems.

Managing with an organization-wide commitment to continuous improvement, product quality, and customer needs is called __________.

Matching management practices with different situations is called __________.

The Hawthorne studies established a clear link between working conditions and worker performance.

Which management researcher is considered as a prophet of today's management style?

Chris Argyris' beliefs, as presented in his book Personality and Organization, are in disagreement with __________.

Operations management is the study of how organizations produce goods and services.

As president of Paper Products, Inc., Jim wants his manufacturing manager to clearly define the steps in the process, train the workers to efficiently do their jobs, and financially reward them on the basis of performance. Jim is practicing __________.

Why is it necessary for today's organizations to embrace contingency thinking?

Follett would say that the successful 21st-century executive must be an inspiring leader who attracts talented people and motivates them in a setting where everyone can do his or her best work.

Management Today

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Innovation, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Information and Decision-Making

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures and Design

Organization Culture and Change

Strategic Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behaviour

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Planning Processes and Techniques

Filters

Follett would say that the successful 21^st-century executive must be an inspiring leader who attracts talented people and motivates them in a setting where everyone can do his or her best work.