Exam 2: The Evolution of Management Thinking

A management perspective that emerged around the late nineteenth century that emphasized understanding human behavior, needs, and attitudes in the workplace is referred to as a(n) _____.

Within his role as a financial accountant, Roger uses the capital asset pricing model and other mathematical tools to help clients keep track of their finances. Which perspective or approach does Roger apply most at his work?

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.

Which of these perspectives emphasized a rational, scientific approach to the study of management and sought to make organizations efficient operating machines?

The human resources perspective of management links motivation theories with _____.

A consultant who recommends a particular problem-solving model to every organization he serves is violating the basics of which of the following perspectives?

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

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

List the three assumptions associated with McGregor's Theory X.

_____ pertain to the availability, production, and distribution of resources in a society.

Operations research grew out of World War II groups and is based on _____.

Genex Dynamics is a ballistics company that uses the unity of command, scalar chain, and division of work principles. These are part of which management philosophy?

Follett and Barnard were early advocates of a more humanistic perspective on management that emphasized the importance of understanding human behavior, needs, and attitudes in the workplace as well as social interactions and group processes.

The teamwork philosophy is based in part on the assumption that five people working together can produce more than five people working individually. This philosophy is consistent with the concept of _____.

Briefly describe systems theory, including synergy.

CASE Scenario - Britney Marr The opportunity to gain a foothold in the snack cracker industry had just been found. Britney Marr, an account executive manager for Baked Wheat Industries had developed an interest in wheat crackers two months ago when one of her newly hired account execs, Amy Bender, had convinced her about the high margins and promising future associated with that market. Marr had always believed that if you do your homework in hiring the best people then it only makes sense to listen to their recommendations and implement their suggestions. Marr had given her approval to Bender to explore opportunities to move into this promising new market. This morning, Bender had reported that the Jackson Corporation had severed its contract with Feel Good Crackers Incorporated. Apparently, the Feel Good salesman had shared sensitive information about Jackson at a cocktail party. Bender had already established a good relationship with Feel Good buyers and so recognized this as an opportunity to expand her market into wheat crackers. -Marr's behavior provides an example of:

A significant contribution of Chester Barnard was the concept of:

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

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

Beth Brant, production supervisor at Trustworthy Tools Mfg., Inc. believes that her employees dislike work, avoid responsibility, and therefore they need to be controlled and directed. Beth is a: