Scientific Management
Who is known as the Father of Scientific Management?
Frederick W. Taylor
Who is associated with the Hawthorne Effect
Elton Mayo
Who is known for developing the concept of bureaucracy?
Max Weber
What time period marks the origins of management practices?
Ancient Sumer, 8000-3000 BCE
What is a Gantt chart?
A graphical chart illustrating tasks and their timelines
What does scientific management focus on?
Efficiency through scientific work study
What improved worker productivity according to the Hawthorne studies?
Feeling observed and valued
What does bureaucracy emphasize?
Control based on knowledge, expertise, and experience
What was used for early record-keeping in Sumer?
Clay tokens
What do Gantt charts help with?
Tracking progress and scheduling tasks for projects
Name all of Taylor’s Four Principles
Who developed the theory of five levels of human needs?
Abraham Maslow
Who introduced 14 Principles of Management?
Henri Fayol
What goods were managed using clay tokens?
Grain, livestock, pottery
Name one project management activity Gantt charts can represent.
Planning, design, implementation, follow-up
What term refers to workers intentionally slowing down work?
Soldiering
What is the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Self-actualization
Name one of Fayol's managerial functions.
Planning, organizing, coordinating, commanding, or controlling
Give a modern example of structured record-keeping in Belize.
Tracking crop yields in sugarcane and citrus industries
In what type of work are Gantt charts commonly used?
Project management
Give an example of scientific management in Belize.
Using time studies in tourism to improve schedules and customer experiences
Name the third level in Maslow's hierarchy.
Social – relationships, belonging
What is the goal of an ideal bureaucratic structure?
Improving efficiency and fairness in large-scale operations
Why is record-keeping important in agriculture today?
To optimize distribution and exports
How do Gantt charts help improve efficiency?
By visually organizing tasks and timelines