Question 1

Managers who hold Theory X assumptions about workers closely supervise them and usually give only negative feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Theories and concepts can act like ______________, giving different views of organizational issues or problems.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

One analysis of bureaucracy (Weber) views it as an efficient and successful organizational and administrative form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

______________ refers to the flexible application of principles in the theory of administration (Fayol).

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ refers to the flexible application of...

Question 5

One prediction (Drucker) sees centralized organizations playing key roles in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is false about views from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A manager must first attend to the motivation to participate, and then attend to the motivation to perform. 
B)  People joined organizations when their contributions slightly exceeded the inducements. 
C)  Motivation to perform focuses on performance levels higher than the minimum. 
D)  Purposes and limitations are associated with forming an organization. 
A)  A manager must first attend to the motivation to participate, and then attend to the motivation to perform. 
B)  People joined organizations when their contributions slightly exceeded the inducements. 
C)  Motivation to perform focuses on performance levels higher than the minimum. 
D)  Purposes and limitations are associated with forming an organization.

Question 7

Successful management of the inducements-contributions balance is unnecessary for an organization's survival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Hawthorne Studies, though defective in design, brought our attention to the human systems in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not characteristic of modern organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constantly evolving and thriving on change. 
B)  Make little use of the Internet. 
C)  Some employees will find such organizations stressful. 
D)  Have a global focus. 
A)  Constantly evolving and thriving on change. 
B)  Make little use of the Internet. 
C)  Some employees will find such organizations stressful. 
D)  Have a global focus.

Question 10

Modern organizations face simultaneous pressures for stability and change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not a management function according to the theory of administration (Fayol)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning. 
B)  Organizing. 
C)  Control. 
D)  integrating. 
A)  Planning. 
B)  Organizing. 
C)  Control. 
D)  integrating.

Question 12

The view that there should be a single goal for a department or work unit is the principle of

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralization. 
B)  Unity of command. 
C)  Authority and responsibility. 
D)  Unity of direction. 
A)  Centralization. 
B)  Unity of command. 
C)  Authority and responsibility. 
D)  Unity of direction.

Question 13

An early observation on organizations and management (Follett): blind obedience to orders is undesirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An organization that has decision authority at lower organizational levels is a(n) ______________ organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization that has decision authority at...

Question 15

Modern organizations will face simultaneous pressures for ______________ and ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Modern organizations will face simultaneous pressures for...

Question 16

Theory X and Theory Y are theories as defined in your text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Managers who hold Theory Y assumptions about workers believe they have hidden potential and will work toward organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is among the basic management ideas in the theory of administration (Fayol)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of work. 
B)  Authority and responsibility. 
C)  Unity of command. 
D)  All answers note a basic management idea in the theory of administration. 
A)  Division of work. 
B)  Authority and responsibility. 
C)  Unity of command. 
D)  All answers note a basic management idea in the theory of administration.

Question 19

Scientific management (Taylor) standardizes jobs and tools to get the greatest work efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a scientific management principle (Taylor)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management must carefully study jobs to develop standard work practices and standardize the tools used. 
B)  Management must carefully select and train each worker to produce at maximum potential. 
C)  Management must cooperate with workers to insure that work is done according to standard procedures. 
D)  Management must change the division of labor between management and workers so that the workers plan and make task assignments. 
A)  Management must carefully study jobs to develop standard work practices and standardize the tools used. 
B)  Management must carefully select and train each worker to produce at maximum potential. 
C)  Management must cooperate with workers to insure that work is done according to standard procedures. 
D)  Management must change the division of labor between management and workers so that the workers plan and make task assignments.

Managers who hold Theory X assumptions about workers closely supervise them and usually give only negative feedback.

Theories and concepts can act like ______________, giving different views of organizational issues or problems.

One analysis of bureaucracy (Weber) views it as an efficient and successful organizational and administrative form.

______________ refers to the flexible application of principles in the theory of administration (Fayol).

One prediction (Drucker) sees centralized organizations playing key roles in the future.

Which of the following statements is false about views from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard)?

Successful management of the inducements-contributions balance is unnecessary for an organization's survival.

The Hawthorne Studies, though defective in design, brought our attention to the human systems in organizations.

Which of the following is not characteristic of modern organizations?

Modern organizations face simultaneous pressures for stability and change.

Which of the following is not a management function according to the theory of administration (Fayol)?

The view that there should be a single goal for a department or work unit is the principle of

An early observation on organizations and management (Follett): blind obedience to orders is undesirable.

An organization that has decision authority at lower organizational levels is a(n) ______________ organization.

Modern organizations will face simultaneous pressures for and .

Theory X and Theory Y are theories as defined in your text.

Managers who hold Theory Y assumptions about workers believe they have hidden potential and will work toward organizational goals.

Which of the following is among the basic management ideas in the theory of administration (Fayol)?

Scientific management (Taylor) standardizes jobs and tools to get the greatest work efficiency.

Which of the following is not a scientific management principle (Taylor)?

The Context of Modern Organizations Diversity, Quality, Technology, International

Ethics and Behavior in Organizations

Organizational Culture

Perception, Attitudes, and Personality

Organizational Socialization

Motivation: Need Theories

Motivation: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories and Techniques

Intrinsic Rewards and Job Design

Groups and Intergroup Processes

Conflict in Organizations

Leadership and Management

Communication Processes

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes

Power and Political Behavior

Stress in Organizations

Organizational Design

Organizational Change and Development

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Managers who hold Theory X assumptions about workers closely supervise them and usually give only negative feedback.

Theories and concepts can act like ______________, giving different views of organizational issues or problems.

One analysis of bureaucracy (Weber) views it as an efficient and successful organizational and administrative form.

______________ refers to the flexible application of principles in the theory of administration (Fayol).

One prediction (Drucker) sees centralized organizations playing key roles in the future.

Which of the following statements is false about views from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard)?

Successful management of the inducements-contributions balance is unnecessary for an organization's survival.

The Hawthorne Studies, though defective in design, brought our attention to the human systems in organizations.

Which of the following is not characteristic of modern organizations?

Modern organizations face simultaneous pressures for stability and change.

Which of the following is not a management function according to the theory of administration (Fayol)?

The view that there should be a single goal for a department or work unit is the principle of

An early observation on organizations and management (Follett): blind obedience to orders is undesirable.

An organization that has decision authority at lower organizational levels is a(n) ______________ organization.

Modern organizations will face simultaneous pressures for ______________ and ______________.

Theory X and Theory Y are theories as defined in your text.

Managers who hold Theory Y assumptions about workers believe they have hidden potential and will work toward organizational goals.

Which of the following is among the basic management ideas in the theory of administration (Fayol)?

Scientific management (Taylor) standardizes jobs and tools to get the greatest work efficiency.

Which of the following is not a scientific management principle (Taylor)?

The Context of Modern Organizations Diversity, Quality, Technology, International

Ethics and Behavior in Organizations

Organizational Culture

Perception, Attitudes, and Personality

Organizational Socialization

Motivation: Need Theories

Motivation: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories and Techniques

Intrinsic Rewards and Job Design

Groups and Intergroup Processes

Conflict in Organizations

Leadership and Management

Communication Processes

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes

Power and Political Behavior

Stress in Organizations

Organizational Design

Organizational Change and Development

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Modern organizations will face simultaneous pressures for and .