Question 1

Taylor was the originator of the concept of scientific management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which person was best known for developing Theory X and Theory Y?

Accepted Answer

A) Douglas McGregor 
B) Abraham Maslow 
C) Robert Owen 
D) Elton Mayo 
A) Douglas McGregor 
B) Abraham Maslow 
C) Robert Owen 
D) Elton Mayo

Question 3

In a short essay, describe how the contingency variable of organization size might affect management style.

Accepted Answer

As the size of an organization increases

Question 4

Mary Parker Follett's work was devoted to identifying differences in the way individuals behaved when they were ________.

Accepted Answer

A) under stress 
B) discriminated against 
C) lacking in resources 
D) in groups 
A) under stress 
B) discriminated against 
C) lacking in resources 
D) in groups

Question 5

People value history because it can help put events that are taking place today into perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a short essay, discuss the work of Henri Fayol and Max Weber as it relates to the general administrative approach to management.

Accepted Answer

Rather than look at the performance of i

Question 7

________ felt that managers could learn how to motivate workers better by studying basic human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Mary Parker Follett 
B) Hugo Munsterberg 
C) Robert Owen 
D) Douglas McGregor 
A) Mary Parker Follett 
B) Hugo Munsterberg 
C) Robert Owen 
D) Douglas McGregor

Question 8

Henry Ford's statement that "History is more or less bunk" is best refuted by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A) History has been shown to be 100 percent accurate. 
B) History can put current activities in perspective. 
C) Historical facts are seldom proven to be wrong. 
D) People who write history always have an agenda. 
A) History has been shown to be 100 percent accurate. 
B) History can put current activities in perspective. 
C) Historical facts are seldom proven to be wrong. 
D) People who write history always have an agenda.

Question 9

Fayol's principle of ________ states that an employee in an organization should answer to only one superior.

Accepted Answer

A) authority 
B) unity of command 
C) equity 
D) centralization 
A) authority 
B) unity of command 
C) equity 
D) centralization

Question 10

In a short essay, identify the principles of management identified by Henri Fayol that are most important for establishing a manager's control over employees.

Accepted Answer

[Answers will vary.]
Authority-gives man

Question 11

This was one of the conclusions of the Hawthorne studies engineers.

Accepted Answer

A) Group pressure can affect individual productivity. 
B) Group pressure has no effect on individual productivity. 
C) Light levels can affect individual productivity. 
D) Noise levels can affect individual productivity. 
A) Group pressure can affect individual productivity. 
B) Group pressure has no effect on individual productivity. 
C) Light levels can affect individual productivity. 
D) Noise levels can affect individual productivity.

Question 12

The division of labor is also referred to by the term job specification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a short essay, identify the principles of management identified by Henri Fayol that are most important for the satisfaction and welfare of employees.

Accepted Answer

[Answers will vary.]
Remuneration-worker

Question 14

The organizers of the Hawthorne studies expected worker productivity to be proportional to ________ in the factory.

Accepted Answer

A) light intensity levels 
B) pay rates 
C) temperature levels 
D) noise levels 
A) light intensity levels 
B) pay rates 
C) temperature levels 
D) noise levels

Question 15

The behavioral approach to management focuses on motivating workers to work productively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A contingency variable is a factor that can ________.

Accepted Answer

A) make an organization successful 
B) destroy an organization 
C) influence choice of managerial style 
D) improve organizational morale 
A) make an organization successful 
B) destroy an organization 
C) influence choice of managerial style 
D) improve organizational morale

Question 17

In a short essay, identify the principles of management identified by Henri Fayol that are most important for efficiency and productivity of the entire organization.

Accepted Answer

[Answers will vary.]
Division of work-jo

Question 18

These organizations were the first to employ the ideas of quality experts such as W.Edwards Deming and Joseph M.Duran.

Accepted Answer

A) Japanese companies 
B) Chinese companies 
C) American companies 
D) Canadian companies 
A) Japanese companies 
B) Chinese companies 
C) American companies 
D) Canadian companies

Question 19

In a short essay, explain how the systems approach contributes to the understanding of management.

Accepted Answer

A system is defined as a set of interrel

Question 20

A contingency variable that can affect managing style is organization size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Taylor was the originator of the concept of scientific management.

Which person was best known for developing Theory X and Theory Y?

In a short essay, describe how the contingency variable of organization size might affect management style.

Mary Parker Follett's work was devoted to identifying differences in the way individuals behaved when they were ________.

People value history because it can help put events that are taking place today into perspective.

In a short essay, discuss the work of Henri Fayol and Max Weber as it relates to the general administrative approach to management.

________ felt that managers could learn how to motivate workers better by studying basic human behavior.

Henry Ford's statement that "History is more or less bunk" is best refuted by which of the following statements?

Fayol's principle of ________ states that an employee in an organization should answer to only one superior.

In a short essay, identify the principles of management identified by Henri Fayol that are most important for establishing a manager's control over employees.

This was one of the conclusions of the Hawthorne studies engineers.

The division of labor is also referred to by the term job specification.

In a short essay, identify the principles of management identified by Henri Fayol that are most important for the satisfaction and welfare of employees.

The organizers of the Hawthorne studies expected worker productivity to be proportional to ________ in the factory.

The behavioral approach to management focuses on motivating workers to work productively.

A contingency variable is a factor that can ________.

In a short essay, identify the principles of management identified by Henri Fayol that are most important for efficiency and productivity of the entire organization.

These organizations were the first to employ the ideas of quality experts such as W.Edwards Deming and Joseph M.Duran.

In a short essay, explain how the systems approach contributes to the understanding of management.

A contingency variable that can affect managing style is organization size.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

History Module

Career Module

Entrepreneurship Module

Filters

Exam 17: Quantitative Module

Taylor was the originator of the concept of scientific management.

Which person was best known for developing Theory X and Theory Y?

In a short essay, describe how the contingency variable of organization size might affect management style.

Mary Parker Follett's work was devoted to identifying differences in the way individuals behaved when they were ________.

People value history because it can help put events that are taking place today into perspective.

In a short essay, discuss the work of Henri Fayol and Max Weber as it relates to the general administrative approach to management.

________ felt that managers could learn how to motivate workers better by studying basic human behavior.

Henry Ford's statement that "History is more or less bunk" is best refuted by which of the following statements?

Fayol's principle of ________ states that an employee in an organization should answer to only one superior.

In a short essay, identify the principles of management identified by Henri Fayol that are most important for establishing a manager's control over employees.

This was one of the conclusions of the Hawthorne studies engineers.

The division of labor is also referred to by the term job specification.

In a short essay, identify the principles of management identified by Henri Fayol that are most important for the satisfaction and welfare of employees.

The organizers of the Hawthorne studies expected worker productivity to be proportional to ________ in the factory.

The behavioral approach to management focuses on motivating workers to work productively.

A contingency variable is a factor that can ________.

In a short essay, identify the principles of management identified by Henri Fayol that are most important for efficiency and productivity of the entire organization.

These organizations were the first to employ the ideas of quality experts such as W.Edwards Deming and Joseph M.Duran.

In a short essay, explain how the systems approach contributes to the understanding of management.

A contingency variable that can affect managing style is organization size.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

History Module

Career Module

Entrepreneurship Module

Filters