Question 1

An assumption of Theory Y is that the average human being has an inherent dislike of work and will avoid it if possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mary Parker Follett's approach to leadership stressed the importance of engineering techniques rather than people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Social forces refer to those aspects of a culture that guide and influence relationships among people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The scalar chain is a hypothetical chain that provides horizontal links between unionized workers in different departments in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Systems Thinking approach develops theories about human behavior based on scientific methods and study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The management science perspective applies all of the following to managerial problems EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  statistics. 
B)  qualitative techniques. 
C)  mathematics. 
D)  quantitative techniques. 
E)  all of these are correct. 
A)  statistics. 
B)  qualitative techniques. 
C)  mathematics. 
D)  quantitative techniques. 
E)  all of these are correct.

Question 7

Mary Parker Follett contributed to which field?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humanistic approach 
B)  Scientific management approach 
C)  Total quality management approach 
D)  Quantitative approach to management 
E)  Systems approach to management 
A)  Humanistic approach 
B)  Scientific management approach 
C)  Total quality management approach 
D)  Quantitative approach to management 
E)  Systems approach to management

Question 8

_____ is a process whereby companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to imitate or improve on it.

Accepted Answer

A)  TQM 
B)  Continuous improvement 
C)  Benchmarking 
D)  Empowerment 
E)  MBO 
A)  TQM 
B)  Continuous improvement 
C)  Benchmarking 
D)  Empowerment 
E)  MBO

Question 9

The implementation of small,incremental improvements in all areas of the organization on an ongoing basis refers to continuous improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List three of the basic ideas of scientific management.

Accepted Answer

Any three of the following develop stand

Question 11

_____ forces refer to those aspects of a corporate culture that guides and influences relationships amongst workpeople.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social 
B)  Political 
C)  Economic 
D)  Technological 
E)  Legal 
A)  Social 
B)  Political 
C)  Economic 
D)  Technological 
E)  Legal

Question 12

______ refers to the sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers.

Accepted Answer

Supply cha

Question 13

The concept that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept that the whole is greater...

Question 14

Mary Parker Follett thought of leadership as _____,rather than techniques.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems 
B)  procedures 
C)  people 
D)  efficiencies 
E)  statistics 
A)  systems 
B)  procedures 
C)  people 
D)  efficiencies 
E)  statistics

Question 15

Which of the following is a bar graph that measures planned and completed work along each stage of production by time elapsed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time and Work chart 
B)  Gantt chart 
C)  Time and Motion chart 
D)  Production and Delivery chart 
E)  Gilbreth chart 
A)  Time and Work chart 
B)  Gantt chart 
C)  Time and Motion chart 
D)  Production and Delivery chart 
E)  Gilbreth chart

Question 16

Information technology is the most recent subfield of the quantitative perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Hawthorne studies led to the early conclusion that positive human relations can lead to significantly higher performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is often considered the "father of the quality movement?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Weber 
B)  Gilbreth 
C)  Follett 
D)  Deming 
E)  Gehrke 
A)  Weber 
B)  Gilbreth 
C)  Follett 
D)  Deming 
E)  Gehrke

Question 19

Contingency theory suggests that managers are more successful if they learn the best way to manage and motivate their employees,and then apply this knowledge in a universally consistent way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ refer to the influence of political and legal institutions on people and organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refer to the influence of political...

An assumption of Theory Y is that the average human being has an inherent dislike of work and will avoid it if possible.

Mary Parker Follett's approach to leadership stressed the importance of engineering techniques rather than people.

Social forces refer to those aspects of a culture that guide and influence relationships among people.

The scalar chain is a hypothetical chain that provides horizontal links between unionized workers in different departments in an organization.

The Systems Thinking approach develops theories about human behavior based on scientific methods and study.

The management science perspective applies all of the following to managerial problems EXCEPT:

Mary Parker Follett contributed to which field?

_____ is a process whereby companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to imitate or improve on it.

The implementation of small,incremental improvements in all areas of the organization on an ongoing basis refers to continuous improvement.

List three of the basic ideas of scientific management.

_____ forces refer to those aspects of a corporate culture that guides and influences relationships amongst workpeople.

______ refers to the sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers.

The concept that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts is known as _____.

Mary Parker Follett thought of leadership as _____,rather than techniques.

Which of the following is a bar graph that measures planned and completed work along each stage of production by time elapsed?

Information technology is the most recent subfield of the quantitative perspective.

The Hawthorne studies led to the early conclusion that positive human relations can lead to significantly higher performance.

Which of the following is often considered the "father of the quality movement?"

Contingency theory suggests that managers are more successful if they learn the best way to manage and motivate their employees,and then apply this knowledge in a universally consistent way.

_____ refer to the influence of political and legal institutions on people and organizations.

Introduction to Management

The Organization and Corporate Culture

The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

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Exam 2: The Evolution of Management Thinking

An assumption of Theory Y is that the average human being has an inherent dislike of work and will avoid it if possible.

Mary Parker Follett's approach to leadership stressed the importance of engineering techniques rather than people.

Social forces refer to those aspects of a culture that guide and influence relationships among people.

The scalar chain is a hypothetical chain that provides horizontal links between unionized workers in different departments in an organization.

The Systems Thinking approach develops theories about human behavior based on scientific methods and study.

The management science perspective applies all of the following to managerial problems EXCEPT:

Mary Parker Follett contributed to which field?

_____ is a process whereby companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to imitate or improve on it.

The implementation of small,incremental improvements in all areas of the organization on an ongoing basis refers to continuous improvement.

List three of the basic ideas of scientific management.

_____ forces refer to those aspects of a corporate culture that guides and influences relationships amongst workpeople.

______ refers to the sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers.

The concept that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts is known as _____.

Mary Parker Follett thought of leadership as _____,rather than techniques.

Which of the following is a bar graph that measures planned and completed work along each stage of production by time elapsed?

Information technology is the most recent subfield of the quantitative perspective.

The Hawthorne studies led to the early conclusion that positive human relations can lead to significantly higher performance.

Which of the following is often considered the "father of the quality movement?"

Contingency theory suggests that managers are more successful if they learn the best way to manage and motivate their employees,and then apply this knowledge in a universally consistent way.

_____ refer to the influence of political and legal institutions on people and organizations.

Introduction to Management

The Organization and Corporate Culture

The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

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