Founding fathers
Who is considered the "father of scientific management" ?
Frederick Taylor
Before the evolution of administrative thought, what were the other theories focused on?
On business Management
Weber's bureaucracy theory emphasizes the importance of hierarchy.
True
Which author introduced the concept of bureaucracy?
Max Weber
When did the revolution in administrative thinking begin to emerge?
During the industrial revolution
Is planning the administrative function responsible for setting objectives and strategies?
True
What was Taylor's approach?
individual efficiency
The Human Relations Theory focuses exclusively on increasing productivity through financial incentives.
False.
social relationships
What was Fayol's approach?
the organization as a whole
What is the theory that has external interactions? ex: customers, suppliers and competitors
Systems theory
Organizing involves the distribution of tasks and responsibilities
True
What was Elton Mayo's main contribution to management theory?
Hawthorne Studies
Administrative thought focuses exclusively on the efficiency of machines in production.
False
focus on people, organizational factors