(Spring 2015 BMGT 1327 CRN 40722)Assignment:Chapter 2 Exam1.award:3 out of3.00 pointsThe book In Search of Excellence discussed how a leaders success hinges on balancing between personal and professional effectiveness.True False2.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the systems theory, factors that determine the appropriateness of managerial actions are known as _____.tasks contingenciesinventoriesresourcessystems3.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the human relations approach to management, _____ argued that people try to satisfy their lower-level needs and then progress upward to the higher-level needs.Fritz RoethlisbergerElton MayoWilliam Procter Abraham MaslowFrederick Taylor4.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the classical approaches to management, the systematic management approach led to widespread production efficiency.True False5.award:3 out of3.00 pointsAdam Smith introduced the scientific management approach in response to the failure of systematic management to bring about widespread production efficiency.True False6.award:3 out of3.00 pointsAccording to Max Weber, bureaucratic positions foster specialized skills, eliminating many subjective judgments by managers. TrueFalse7.award:3 out of3.00 points_____ refer(s) to reductions in the average cost of a unit of production as the total volume produces increases.BureaucracySociotechnical systemsSystematic managementQuantitative management Economies of scale8.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIf one does not anticipate change and adapt to it, ones firm will not thrive in a competitive business world. TrueFalse9.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of scientific management, Lillian Gilbreth focused on the human side of management and was interested in how job satisfaction motivated employees. TrueFalse10.award:3 out of3.00 pointsThe evolution of management thought is divided into two major sections: classical approaches and contemporary approaches. TrueFalse11.award:3 out of3.00 pointsScientific management emphasized internal operations because managers were concerned primarily with meeting the explosive growth in demand brought about by the industrial revolution.True False12.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of classical approaches to management, which of the following is a principle of the human relations approach?Management is a profession and can be taught.Scientific methods should be applied to analyze work.Wasteful movements can be identified and removed to increase productivity. Social needs have precedence over economic needs.Management should cooperate with workers to ensure that jobs match plans.13.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of contemporary approaches to management, many aspects of a management decision cannot be expressed through mathematical symbols and formulas. TrueFalse14.award:0 out of3.00 pointsToward the end of the industrial revolution, bureaucracy emerged as a formal discipline.TrueFalse 15.award:3 out of3.00 pointsThe _____ refutes universal principles of management by stating that a variety of factors, both internal and external to the firm, may affect the organizations performance.sociotechnical systems theory contingency perspectivehuman relations approachscientific management approachorganizational behavior approach16.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of classical approaches to management, _____ believed bureaucratic structures can eliminate the variability that results when managers in the same organization have different skills, experiences, and goals.Mary FollettLillian GilbrethPeter DruckerHenri Fayol Max Weber17.award:3 out of3.00 pointsChange continually creates both new opportunities and new demands for lowering costs and for achieving greater innovation, quality, and speed. TrueFalse18.award:3 out of3.00 pointsThe _____ were a series of experiments conducted from 1924 to 1932 to investigate the influence of physical working conditions on workers productivity and efficiency. Hawthorne StudiesForming-Storming ModelHierarchy of NeedsMichigan Leadership StudiesJohari Window19.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the origins of management, throughout history, most managers operated by a trial-and-error basis. TrueFalse20.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of modern contributors, _____ discovered that great companies are managed by level 5 leaders who often display humility while simultaneously inspiring those in the organization to apply self-discipline and self-responsibility while pursuing high standards. Jim CollinsMichael PorterJack WelchGary HamelHerb Kelleher21.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of scientific management, critics claimed that: it did not help managers deal with broader external issues such as government regulations.managers were not trained to apply the principles of the theory.organizations that need rapid decision making and flexibility may suffer with this approach.managers may ignore appropriate rules and regulations.too much authority may be vested in too few people.22.award:3 out of3.00 points_____, Professor at Harvard University, has published an influential research article titled The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy.Peter SengeJim Collins Michael PorterGary HamelSam Walton23.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the origins of management, the emergence of the Hawthorne Effect drove managers to strive for further growth.True False24.award:3 out of3.00 points_____ introduced the scientific management approach that advocated the application of scientific methods to analyze work and to determine how to complete production tasks efficiently.Henri FayolLillian M. Gilbreth Frederick TaylorMax WeberHenry L. Gantt25.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of contemporary approaches to management, the use of _____ has been limited because many aspects of a management decision cannot be expressed through mathematical symbols and formulas.organizational behaviorhuman relationssystematic management quantitative managementadministrative management26.award:3 out of3.00 pointsChristopher A. Bartlett championed several ideas that continue to be influential to this day, including decentralization, employees as assets, corporation as a human community, and the importance of knowledge workers in the new information economy.True False27.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of scientific management, a key element of Frederick Taylors approach was the principle of esprit de corps, that refers to promoting a unity of interests between employees and management.True False28.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of modern contributors, Jim Collins discovered that level 5 leaders often leave enduring legacies without drawing a lot of attention to themselves. TrueFalse29.award:3 out of3.00 pointsAround AD 1436, the Sumerians standardized production through the use of an assembly line, building warehouses and using an inventory system to monitor the contents.True False30.award:3 out of3.00 pointsWhich of the following is a drawback of the bureaucratic approach to management?Production tasks were reduced to machine-like movements that led to boredom. Some people did not perform their best with excessive rules and regulations.The approach did not help managers deal with competitors and government regulations.The approach emphasized only money as a worker incentive.Management decisions were unsystematic.(Spring 2015 BMGT 1327 CRN 40722)Assignment:Chapter 2 Exam1.award:3 out of3.00 pointsThe book In Search of Excellence discussed how a leaders success hinges on balancing between personal and professional effectiveness.True False2.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the systems theory, factors that determine the appropriateness of managerial actions are known as _____.tasks contingenciesinventoriesresourcessystems3.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the human relations approach to management, _____ argued that people try to satisfy their lower-level needs and then progress upward to the higher-level needs.Fritz RoethlisbergerElton MayoWilliam Procter Abraham MaslowFrederick Taylor4.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the classical approaches to management, the systematic management approach led to widespread production efficiency.True False5.award:3 out of3.00 pointsAdam Smith introduced the scientific management approach in response to the failure of systematic management to bring about widespread production efficiency.True False6.award:3 out of3.00 pointsAccording to Max Weber, bureaucratic positions foster specialized skills, eliminating many subjective judgments by managers. TrueFalse7.award:3 out of3.00 points_____ refer(s) to reductions in the average cost of a unit of production as the total volume produces increases.BureaucracySociotechnical systemsSystematic managementQuantitative management Economies of scale8.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIf one does not anticipate change and adapt to it, ones firm will not thrive in a competitive business world. TrueFalse9.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of scientific management, Lillian Gilbreth focused on the human side of management and was interested in how job satisfaction motivated employees. TrueFalse10.award:3 out of3.00 pointsThe evolution of management thought is divided into two major sections: classical approaches and contemporary approaches. TrueFalse11.award:3 out of3.00 pointsScientific management emphasized internal operations because managers were concerned primarily with meeting the explosive growth in demand brought about by the industrial revolution.True False12.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of classical approaches to management, which of the following is a principle of the human relations approach?Management is a profession and can be taught.Scientific methods should be applied to analyze work.Wasteful movements can be identified and removed to increase productivity. Social needs have precedence over economic needs.Management should cooperate with workers to ensure that jobs match plans.13.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of contemporary approaches to management, many aspects of a management decision cannot be expressed through mathematical symbols and formulas. TrueFalse14.award:0 out of3.00 pointsToward the end of the industrial revolution, bureaucracy emerged as a formal discipline.TrueFalse 15.award:3 out of3.00 pointsThe _____ refutes universal principles of management by stating that a variety of factors, both internal and external to the firm, may affect the organizations performance.sociotechnical systems theory contingency perspectivehuman relations approachscientific management approachorganizational behavior approach16.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of classical approaches to management, _____ believed bureaucratic structures can eliminate the variability that results when managers in the same organization have different skills, experiences, and goals.Mary FollettLillian GilbrethPeter DruckerHenri Fayol Max Weber17.award:3 out of3.00 pointsChange continually creates both new opportunities and new demands for lowering costs and for achieving greater innovation, quality, and speed. TrueFalse18.award:3 out of3.00 pointsThe _____ were a series of experiments conducted from 1924 to 1932 to investigate the influence of physical working conditions on workers productivity and efficiency. Hawthorne StudiesForming-Storming ModelHierarchy of NeedsMichigan Leadership StudiesJohari Window19.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the origins of management, throughout history, most managers operated by a trial-and-error basis. TrueFalse20.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of modern contributors, _____ discovered that great companies are managed by level 5 leaders who often display humility while simultaneously inspiring those in the organization to apply self-discipline and self-responsibility while pursuing high standards. Jim CollinsMichael PorterJack WelchGary HamelHerb Kelleher21.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of scientific management, critics claimed that: it did not help managers deal with broader external issues such as government regulations.managers were not trained to apply the principles of the theory.organizations that need rapid decision making and flexibility may suffer with this approach.managers may ignore appropriate rules and regulations.too much authority may be vested in too few people.22.award:3 out of3.00 points_____, Professor at Harvard University, has published an influential research article titled The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy.Peter SengeJim Collins Michael PorterGary HamelSam Walton23.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of the origins of management, the emergence of the Hawthorne Effect drove managers to strive for further growth.True False24.award:3 out of3.00 points_____ introduced the scientific management approach that advocated the application of scientific methods to analyze work and to determine how to complete production tasks efficiently.Henri FayolLillian M. Gilbreth Frederick TaylorMax WeberHenry L. Gantt25.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of contemporary approaches to management, the use of _____ has been limited because many aspects of a management decision cannot be expressed through mathematical symbols and formulas.organizational behaviorhuman relationssystematic management quantitative managementadministrative management26.award:3 out of3.00 pointsChristopher A. Bartlett championed several ideas that continue to be influential to this day, including decentralization, employees as assets, corporation as a human community, and the importance of knowledge workers in the new information economy.True False27.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of scientific management, a key element of Frederick Taylors approach was the principle of esprit de corps, that refers to promoting a unity of interests between employees and management.True False28.award:3 out of3.00 pointsIn the context of modern contributors, Jim Collins discovered that level 5 leaders often leave enduring legacies without drawing a lot of attention to themselves. TrueFalse29.award:3 out of3.00 pointsAround AD 1436, the Sumerians standardized production through the use of an assembly line, building warehouses and using an inventory system to monitor the contents.True False30.award:3 out of3.00 pointsWhich of the following is a drawback of the bureaucratic approach to management?Production tasks were reduced to machine-like movements that led to boredom. Some people did not perform their best with excessive rules and regulations.The approach did not help managers deal with competitors and government regulations.The approach emphasized only money as a worker incentive.Management decisions were unsystematic.