MAN2021- Module 2 And Chapter 6
Interactive Questions and Answers.
Taylor's Four Principles of Scientific Management included which of the following? - Answer
Develop a science for each element of man's work, which replaces the old rule-of-thumb
method.
The Gilbreths both belonged to the classical school of management, which emphasized
increasing - Answer worker productivity by scientific analysis
Which is a limitation of scientific management? - Answer Knowledge-based work can't be
observed and broken down for efficiencies like manual labor.
Many companies are organized along functional lines. In these companies, accountants report
to a senior accountant; salespeople report to an executive of sales. These companies follow
which organization design thinker from 100 years ago, who said activities that are similar should
be the responsibility of one person? - Answer Henri Fayol
One approach to organization is putting activities that are similar under one person. ________
called this "unity of direction." - Answer One approach to organization is putting activities that
are similar under one person. ________ called this "unity of direction."
Max Weber believed that bureaucratic management was the only logical and efficient way to
manage an organization. Many organizations do follow bureaucratic principles, but Valve's Gabe
Newell disagrees. His company has almost no management, and employees are expected to
pursue their own projects. ________ shares this view that there are no universal management
theories. - Answer Contingency management
The financial crisis of 2008 revealed a huge failure at the major banks. The banks did not know
their risk positions in credit-default derivatives. It often took months to process contracts and
reconcile with counterparties. This type of activity falls under - Answer operations
management
Google has indexed the World Wide Web to make sure information is available quickly in a form
that people can apply. Google's competitive advantage depends on - Answer information
management
What are Frank and Lillian Gilbreth most noted for studying? - Answer Time and motion
studies
Interactive Questions and Answers.
Taylor's Four Principles of Scientific Management included which of the following? - Answer
Develop a science for each element of man's work, which replaces the old rule-of-thumb
method.
The Gilbreths both belonged to the classical school of management, which emphasized
increasing - Answer worker productivity by scientific analysis
Which is a limitation of scientific management? - Answer Knowledge-based work can't be
observed and broken down for efficiencies like manual labor.
Many companies are organized along functional lines. In these companies, accountants report
to a senior accountant; salespeople report to an executive of sales. These companies follow
which organization design thinker from 100 years ago, who said activities that are similar should
be the responsibility of one person? - Answer Henri Fayol
One approach to organization is putting activities that are similar under one person. ________
called this "unity of direction." - Answer One approach to organization is putting activities that
are similar under one person. ________ called this "unity of direction."
Max Weber believed that bureaucratic management was the only logical and efficient way to
manage an organization. Many organizations do follow bureaucratic principles, but Valve's Gabe
Newell disagrees. His company has almost no management, and employees are expected to
pursue their own projects. ________ shares this view that there are no universal management
theories. - Answer Contingency management
The financial crisis of 2008 revealed a huge failure at the major banks. The banks did not know
their risk positions in credit-default derivatives. It often took months to process contracts and
reconcile with counterparties. This type of activity falls under - Answer operations
management
Google has indexed the World Wide Web to make sure information is available quickly in a form
that people can apply. Google's competitive advantage depends on - Answer information
management
What are Frank and Lillian Gilbreth most noted for studying? - Answer Time and motion
studies
