Question 1

Describe how systems theorists and contingency theorists differ from classical and behavioral theorists.

Accepted Answer

The classical and behavioral and the systems theorists differ in the way they conceptualize the organization and its problems.The classical and behavioral theorists use a reductionist approach by breaking the organization into its component parts to understand the whole (sum of parts = whole).Systems theorists look at the organization as a whole and the interrelationship of its parts to understand the whole (whole = interrelationship of parts).
The classical and behavioral theorists seek the best management approach in all organizations.The contingency theorists propose that there is no best approach for all organizations; they seek to determine which management approach will work best in a given situation.

Question 2

Systems theorists:

Accepted Answer

A)  are similar to behavioral and classical theorists in the way they conceptualize the organization and its problems. 
B)  break the organization into its component parts to understand the whole. 
C)  focus on viewing the organization as a whole and as the interrelationship of its parts. 
D)  focus on people. 
A)  are similar to behavioral and classical theorists in the way they conceptualize the organization and its problems. 
B)  break the organization into its component parts to understand the whole. 
C)  focus on viewing the organization as a whole and as the interrelationship of its parts. 
D)  focus on people. C

Question 3

Max Weber developed the bureaucracy concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The classical theorists stressed the need for technical skills,whereas the behavioral theorists stressed the need for human skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Behavioral theorists:

Accepted Answer

A)  are similar to systems and classical theorists in the way they conceptualize the organization and its problems. 
B)  focus on people to determine the best way to manage in all organizations. 
C)  focus on viewing the organization as a whole and as the interrelationship of its parts. 
D)  focus on quality. 
A)  are similar to systems and classical theorists in the way they conceptualize the organization and its problems. 
B)  focus on people to determine the best way to manage in all organizations. 
C)  focus on viewing the organization as a whole and as the interrelationship of its parts. 
D)  focus on quality.

Question 6

In contrast to behavioral theorists,classical theorists:

Accepted Answer

A)  want to find the best way to manage in all organizations. 
B)  stressed the need for technical skills. 
C)  stressed the need for human skills. 
D)  none of these 
A)  want to find the best way to manage in all organizations. 
B)  stressed the need for technical skills. 
C)  stressed the need for human skills. 
D)  none of these

Question 7

Mary Parker Follett is commonly referred to as the First Lady of Management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The management science theorists focus on the science of management to aid in problem solving and decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following are classical theorists EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Frederick Taylor. 
B)  Abraham Maslow. 
C)  Frank Gilbreth. 
D)  Henri Fayol. 
A)  Frederick Taylor. 
B)  Abraham Maslow. 
C)  Frank Gilbreth. 
D)  Henri Fayol.

Question 10

The contingency theorists focus on determining the best management approach for all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The sociotechnical theorists focus on integrating people and technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sociotechnical theorists focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the job and management functions to determine the best way to manage in all organizations. 
B)  integrating people and technology. 
C)  people to determine the best way to manage in all organizations. 
D)  viewing the organization as a whole and as the interrelationship of its parts. 
A)  the job and management functions to determine the best way to manage in all organizations. 
B)  integrating people and technology. 
C)  people to determine the best way to manage in all organizations. 
D)  viewing the organization as a whole and as the interrelationship of its parts.

Question 13

__________ theorists focus on the use of mathematics to aid in problem solving and decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  Classical 
B)  Behavioral 
C)  Systems 
D)  Management science 
A)  Classical 
B)  Behavioral 
C)  Systems 
D)  Management science

Question 14

The classical theorists focus on the job and management functions to determine the best way to manage in all organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Systems theory stresses the need for __________ skills in order to understand how an organization's subsystems (departments)interrelate and contribute to the organization as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal 
B)  decision-making 
C)  technical. 
D)  conceptual 
A)  interpersonal 
B)  decision-making 
C)  technical. 
D)  conceptual

Question 16

The systems theorists focus on viewing the organization as a whole and as the interrelationship of its parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The classical and behavioral theorists were similar in that they both sought:

Accepted Answer

A)  technical efficiency. 
B)  improved human relations. 
C)  the best way to manage in all organizations. 
D)  none of these 
A)  technical efficiency. 
B)  improved human relations. 
C)  the best way to manage in all organizations. 
D)  none of these

Question 18

The behavioral theorists focus on people to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the best way to manage in all organizations. 
B)  determine how they will behave under different circumstances. 
C)  try and understand their actions. 
D)  view the organization as a whole. 
A)  determine the best way to manage in all organizations. 
B)  determine how they will behave under different circumstances. 
C)  try and understand their actions. 
D)  view the organization as a whole.

Question 19

Theory X managers assume that people like to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

State the major similarities and differences between the classical and behavioral theorists.

Accepted Answer

Both classical and behavioral theorists

Describe how systems theorists and contingency theorists differ from classical and behavioral theorists.

Systems theorists:

Max Weber developed the bureaucracy concept.

The classical theorists stressed the need for technical skills,whereas the behavioral theorists stressed the need for human skills.

Behavioral theorists:

In contrast to behavioral theorists,classical theorists:

Mary Parker Follett is commonly referred to as the First Lady of Management.

The management science theorists focus on the science of management to aid in problem solving and decision making.

All of the following are classical theorists EXCEPT:

The contingency theorists focus on determining the best management approach for all situations.

The sociotechnical theorists focus on integrating people and technology.

Sociotechnical theorists focus on:

__________ theorists focus on the use of mathematics to aid in problem solving and decision making.

The classical theorists focus on the job and management functions to determine the best way to manage in all organizations.

Systems theory stresses the need for __________ skills in order to understand how an organization's subsystems (departments)interrelate and contribute to the organization as a whole.

The systems theorists focus on viewing the organization as a whole and as the interrelationship of its parts.

The classical and behavioral theorists were similar in that they both sought:

The behavioral theorists focus on people to:

Theory X managers assume that people like to work.

State the major similarities and differences between the classical and behavioral theorists.

Management and Entrepreneurship

The Global Environment, Culture, Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

Strategic and Operational Planning

Organizing and Delegating Work

Managing Change: Innovation and Diversity

Human Resources Management

Organizational Behavior: Power, politics, conflict, and Stress

Leading With Influence

Communicating and Information Technology

Motivating for High Performance

Team Leadership

Control Systems: Financial and Human

Operations,quality,and Productivity

Time Management

Career Management and Networking

Written Communication

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Exam 15: A Brief History of Management

Describe how systems theorists and contingency theorists differ from classical and behavioral theorists.

Systems theorists:

Max Weber developed the bureaucracy concept.

The classical theorists stressed the need for technical skills,whereas the behavioral theorists stressed the need for human skills.

Behavioral theorists:

In contrast to behavioral theorists,classical theorists:

Mary Parker Follett is commonly referred to as the First Lady of Management.

The management science theorists focus on the science of management to aid in problem solving and decision making.

All of the following are classical theorists EXCEPT:

The contingency theorists focus on determining the best management approach for all situations.

The sociotechnical theorists focus on integrating people and technology.

Sociotechnical theorists focus on:

__________ theorists focus on the use of mathematics to aid in problem solving and decision making.

The classical theorists focus on the job and management functions to determine the best way to manage in all organizations.

Systems theory stresses the need for __________ skills in order to understand how an organization's subsystems (departments)interrelate and contribute to the organization as a whole.

The systems theorists focus on viewing the organization as a whole and as the interrelationship of its parts.

The classical and behavioral theorists were similar in that they both sought:

The behavioral theorists focus on people to:

Theory X managers assume that people like to work.

State the major similarities and differences between the classical and behavioral theorists.

Management and Entrepreneurship

The Global Environment, Culture, Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

Strategic and Operational Planning

Organizing and Delegating Work

Managing Change: Innovation and Diversity

Human Resources Management

Organizational Behavior: Power, politics, conflict, and Stress

Leading With Influence

Communicating and Information Technology

Motivating for High Performance

Team Leadership

Control Systems: Financial and Human

Operations,quality,and Productivity

Time Management

Career Management and Networking

Written Communication

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