Know Thyself!
When receiving directions, preferring "turn right at the Tim Hortons by Rona" means you like this type of reference.
What are landmarks.
This theory, developed by Frederick Taylor, emphasizes analyzing tasks scientifically to improve efficiency and includes "time study."
What is Scientific Management.
These studies, developed by Elton Mayo, found that employee productivity increased when workers felt valued and emphasized social factors and workplace morale.
What are the Hawthorne Studies.
This theory views an organization as a system of interconnected parts, where changes in one area affect the whole system.
What is Systems Theory.
This major category of management theories primarily focuses on efficiency, productivity, and structure.
What are Classical Management Theories.
Knowing yourself leads to better choices, improved relationships, increased confidence and this.
What is...resilience OR personal growth OR career/life direction?
This theorist developed 14 principles of management, including "Division of labour" and "Unity of command," that needed to be taught to managers.
Who is Henri Fayol.
This theorist proposed a hierarchy of needs—physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization—that he believed motivated employees.
Who is Abraham Maslow.
This theory suggests there is no single best way to manage, and the most effective management style depends on the specific situation.
What is Contingency Theory.
Behavioral theories primarily focus on these three aspects.
What are people, motivation, and interpersonal relationships?
This is one of the three learning styles mentioned, alongside auditory and kinesthetic.
What is Visual learning.
Max Weber believed organizations should convert to this rational and efficient form of organization, founded on logic, order, and legitimate authority.
What is Bureaucracy or Bureaucratic Management.
Douglas McGregor's theory presents two contrasting assumptions about employee nature: one that dislikes work and another that is self-motivated. What is the name of this theory?
What are Theory X and Theory Y.
Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean Management, and Knowledge Management are examples of these types of theories.
What are Modern Management Theories.
According to our notes and class discussions, why is learning about management theories important for management?
To learn how to manage employees best.
This skill, improved by knowing yourself, helps you articulate your thoughts and feelings more effectively in relationships.
What is the communication skills.
This Fayol principle states that each employee should have one, and only one, manager.
What is Unity of Command.
According to Maslow's theory, this principle states that people act to satisfy a need.
What is the Deficit principle.
This theory focuses on mathematical models, statistics, and problem-solving to aid decision-making and improve efficiency using data.
What are Quantitative (Scientific Management) Theories.
This theory states that employees dislike work and need strict supervision.
What is Theory X.
Beyond increasing confidence, self-knowledge helps you do this after setbacks because you understand your typical responses and coping mechanisms.
What is building resilience.
This Fayol principle advises that managers should work to build harmony and cohesion among personnel.
What is Esprit de corps.
A manager who believes employees are self-motivated, committed to objectives, and thrive under supportive management holds this view from McGregor's theory.
What is Theory Y.
Maximizing value by eliminating waste and improving processes is the core focus of this specific modern management approach.
What is Lean Management.
Which theory is one of the MAIN theories used in business culture?
What is the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.