OrgMan Long Test Flashcards

1
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extent which a manager achieves organizational goals

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effectively

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2
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Doing things right (optimally using resources)

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efficiency

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3
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Management is a?

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Science and arts

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4
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Evolved from number of theories

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science

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5
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Creativity and ingenuity are important traits of a manager

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Arts

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6
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Creator of Scientific management theory

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Frederick Winslow Taylor

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7
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Scientific management theory is also known as

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Taylorism

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8
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what is taylorism?

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Focuses on improving economic efficiency and labor productivity

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9
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What are the six principle and components of scientific management

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1 Scientific study of work methods
2 Standardization
3 Selection and training of workers
4 Incentive system
5 Division of labor and responsibilities
6 Time and motion studies

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10
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  • Importance of studying task scientifically
  • determine the most efficient way to perform them
  • breaking down of tasks into smaller components
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Scientific study of work methods

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  • Standardizing the best method
  • ensure consistency and efficiency
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standardization

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12
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selecting workers based on their abilities and skills to match job requirements

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selection and training of workers

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13
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Rewards employees for meeting or exceeding performance standard

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incentive system

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14
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  • clear division of labor between management and workers
  • Managers are for planning, organizing, and controlling work practices
  • Workers are for executing tasks
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division of labor and responsibilities

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  • analyze and improve work practices
  • measuring time taken
  • identifying inefficiencies and eliminates it
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time and motion studies

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16
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Creator of Administrative management Theory

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Henri Fayol

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17
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Focuses on the design and management of organizations. Developed by Henri Fayol and Max Weber

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Administrative management Theory

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18
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Activities with same objective should be directed by one manager using one plan

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Unity of direction

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19
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Employees must obey and respect

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Discipline

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20
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Specialization increases output by making employees more efficient

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Division of work

21
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managers must have authority to give orders

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Authority and responsibility

22
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Each employee should receive orders from only one superior to avoid confusion

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Unity of command

23
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Clear chain of command should exist

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Scalar Chain

24
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Employees should be fairly compensated

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Remuneration

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Degree of centralization or decentralization should be based on the specific situation and organization
centralization
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managers should be kind and fair to their subordinates
equity
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Interest of organization should take precedence
Subordination of individual interest to General interest
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People and materials should be in the right place at the right time
order
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High employee turnover is inefficient. long term employment is better
Stability of tenure of personnel
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Promoting team spirit will build harmony and unity
espirit de corps
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employees should be given the freedom to develop and carry out plans
initiative
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enumerate the 14 principles of the administrative management theory
1 divison of work 2 Authority and responsibility 3 discipline 4 unity of command 5 unity of direction 6 subordination of individual interest to general interest 7 Remuneration 8 centralization 9 scalar chain 10 order 11 equity 12 stability of tenure of personnel 13 initiative 14 espirit de corps
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Creator of bureaucracy theory
max weber
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Formal network of relationships among specialized positions
bureaucratic management theory
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employment is based on technical qualifications
career orientation
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specialized roles and responsibilities
division of labor
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clearly defined hierarchy with a chain of command
formal hierarchical structure
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consistent and comprehensive rules and regulations govern all activities
management by rules
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decisions and actions are based on objective criteria
impersonality
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contributions and impact of bureaucratic management theory
1 organizational structure 2 management practices
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provided a foundation for development of modern organizational structures emphasizing efficiency and clear authority lines
organizational structure
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influenced contemporary management practices including human resource management, organizational design, and administrative proedure
management practices
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creator of human relations theory of management
Elton Mayo
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emphasizes the importance of human behavior within the workplace
The human relations theory of management
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Work of Elton Mayo
Hawthorne Studies
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Consistently meets or exceeds customers' expectations. Improving quality of products and services
Quality Management Theory
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- build long term success by having all its members - low-level workers to its higher-ranking executives - focuses on improving quality
Total quality management theory
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Functions of a manager
Planning, Leading, Organizing, Controlling, Staffing
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Bureaucratic Management Theory principles
1 Formal Hierarchical structure 2 Impersonality 3 Career orientation 4 division of labor 5 mangement by rules