Description : Some of the other fields of study that affect management theory or practice include: (a) Political science, philosophy, anthropology and sociology (b) Zoology, psychology, sociology and ... astrology, political science and psychology. (d) Political science, sociology, typography and economics.
Last Answer : (a) Political science, philosophy, anthropology and sociology
Description : The study of people in relation to their fellow human beings is ___________ (a) Psychology ; (b) Sociology ; (c) Anthropology ; (d) All of the given options
Last Answer : (b) Sociology ;
Description : What is the field that investigates the mechanics of human intelligence? a) history b) cognitive science c) psychology d) sociology
Last Answer : b) cognitive science
Description : The field that investigates the mechanics of human intelligence is: A. History B. cognitive science C. psychology D. sociology E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. cognitive science
Description : Which one of the following is not the characteristic of Weber‟s ideal bureaucracy? (a) Specialization of labor ; (b) Formalization of rules ; (c) Division of labour (d) Formalization of links authority into a hierarchical structure
Last Answer : (c) Division of labour
Description : -------------- is the planning and implementing of organizational systems and practices that maximize the potential of employees to contribute to organizational goals and develop their capabilities unhindered ... group. (a) Managing Diversity ; (b) Anthropology ; (d) Bureaucracy ; (d) Remuneration
Last Answer : (a) Managing Diversity ;
Description : Which organization is characterized by very formal rules, centralized authority, and narrow spans of control? (a) Boundaryless ; (b) Matrix ; (c) Virtual ; (d) Bureaucracy
Last Answer : d
Description : Which of the following is characterized by wide spans of control, little formalization, a low degree of departmentalization, and authority centralized in a single person…………… (a) Bureaucracy ; (b) Simple structure ; (c) Matrix organization ; (d) Mechanistic structure
Last Answer : (b) Simple structure ;
Description : Division of labor, authority hierarchy, formal selection, formal rules and regulations, impersonality, and career orientation are all features of: (a) Weber's ideal type bureaucracy. ; (b) General administrative theory. (c) Fayol's principles of management. ; (d) Taylor's principles of management.
Last Answer : (a) Weber's ideal type bureaucracy. ;
Description : Is it possible for someone to have a grasp on Psychology and Sociology without doing coursework?
Last Answer : Welcome to Fluther. Of course this is possible. How else would the courses have been developed in the first place, otherwise – Divine Revelation?
Description : What have we learned from the studies of psychology, sociology, anthropology and education?
Last Answer : It’s hard to answer this question in an effective way. What you are asking is something that people are going to college for lol…...You can’t summarize centuries of work on a internet forum.
Description : The Behavioral approach to management focused on: (a) The worker ; (b) The manager ; (c) The owner ; (d) None of the above.
Last Answer : (a) The worker ;
Description : The decision-making model consists of four styles: directive, analytic, behavioral and _______________. (a) Conceptual ; (b) Intuitive ; (c) Group interaction ; (d) Laggard
Last Answer : (a) Conceptual ;
Description : How is behavioral psychology connected to belief?
Last Answer : two incredibly broad topics – need more detail
Description : Which one of the following is/are leadership theories? (a) Trait theory ; (b) Behavior theory ; (c) Contingency theory ; (d) All of these
Last Answer : Behavioral approach
Description : Contingency theories of leadership are based on the belief that (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations (b) there is a single style of leadership ... the interactions between the variables involved in a leadership situation and patterns of leadership behaviour.]
Last Answer : (a) there is no single style of leadership appropriate to all situations
Description : Using Teleconferencing to deliver psychotherapy is termed as i) Telepathology ii) Telepsychiatry iii) Telepsychology iv) Psychology
Last Answer : ii) Telepsychiatry
Description : what type of degree qualifies for behavioral and socia science degree?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : Which of the following are not so easy for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Style of Leadership B. Strategy C. Systems D. Structure
Last Answer : Style of Leadership
Description : Which of the following are easier for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Staffing B. Style of Leadership C. Structure D. Skills
Last Answer : Structure
Description : PESTLE analysis is: a) a broad framework to help managers understand the environment in which their business operates. b) a checklist to ask how political, economic, strategic or ... strategic or technological factors. d) a framework for strategic analysis of internal and external environment
Last Answer : a broad framework to help managers understand the environment in which their business operates.
Description : In the context of strategic management, stakeholders can be defined as: a) An individual or group with a financial stake in the organization b) An external individual or group that is able to ... individual or group with an interest in the organization's activities and who seeks to influence them
Last Answer : An individual or group with an interest in the organization's activities and who seeks to influence them
Description : Which one of the following does not influence Organizational Learning ? A. Awareness of wider environmental developments B. Knowledge of Competitor activity C. Reflecting on past actions D. Applying Activity Maps
Last Answer : Reflecting on past actions
Description : The International Monetary Fund is important because: A. It has sufficient financial resources to deal with a major global financial crisis. B. It has sufficient financial resources to help individual ... C. Emerging economies can exercise significant influence on it. D. It fixes exchange rates.
Last Answer : It has sufficient financial resources to help individual countries facing balance of payments problems
Description : ---------- leader is self confident and can attract followers by his great influence (a) Charismatic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (a) Charismatic ;
Description : Which of the following is NOT a major influence on the rate of compensation? (a) Competition ; (b) Voluntary retirement ; (c) Laws ; (d) Unions
Last Answer : (a) Competition ;
Description : In setting up a group structure, _______________ has a strong influence on how a group operates. (a) Membership ; (b) Group setting ; (c) Physical structure ; (d) Group content
Last Answer : ; (c) Physical structure ;
Description : Changes in behavior as a result of observation and manipulation of conditions in an environment are termed……………. (a) The Hawthorne effect ; (b) Group dynamic ; (c) Social influence ; (d) Sociometry
Last Answer : (a) The Hawthorne effect ;
Description : _____ is an individual's capacity to influence decisions a) Span of control ; (b) Line authority ; (c) Staff authority ; (d) Power
Last Answer : Line authority
Description : Possibly the most important pre-20th century influence on management was: (a) Therbligs ; (b) The industrial revolution. ; (c) Scientific management. ; (d) The division of labor.
Last Answer : (b) The industrial revolution. ;
Description : Hersey and Blanchard present a form of situational leadership based on the ___________ of the people the leader is attempting to influence. (a) Readiness ; (b) personality ; (c) intelligence ; (d) motivation
Last Answer : (a) Readiness ;
Description : Another contingency model of leadership is the path-goal theory. This suggests that subordinates will see leadership behaviour as a motivating influence if (a) their effective performance will satisfy their needs ... support is provided (c) path-goal relationships are clarified ; (d) all the above
Last Answer : (d) all the above
Description : Legitimate power is based on the subordinate s perception that the leader has a right to exercise influence because of the leader s (a) role or position within the organisation (b) ability to ... perception of the leader as someone who is competent and who has some special knowledge or expertise.]
Last Answer : (a) role or position within the organisation
Description : Within an organisation, leadership influence will be dependent upon the type of ________ that the leader can exercise over the followers. (a) Power ; (b) friendship ; (c) knowledge ; (d) ... a social process which helps to explain how different people can influence the behaviour/actions of others.]
Last Answer : (a) Power ;
Description : Only managers can be true leaders, because they have the ability to influence others. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : What were the qualifications for becoming a part of the Han Dynasty bureaucracy?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : All of the following were true concerning absolute monarchs EXCEPT a. Ultimate state authority resided in them b. They claimed to rule by divine right c. They lacked a bureaucracy to assist them d. They could make laws
Last Answer : c. They lacked a bureaucracy to assist them
Description : Frederick Taylor and Frank and Lillian Gilbreth were advocates of an approach to management involving the use of scientific method, known as: (a) The quantitative approach. ; (b) Management science. (c) Scientific management. ; (d) The contingency approach.
Last Answer : (c) Scientific management. ;
Description : Which social science is described here Enter the correct number in the answer box. Individuals working in this discipline apply social theories to real life situations.?
Last Answer : Sociology would be the social science that applies social theories to real life situations.
Description : In the novel "Animal Farm" what do you think Orwell is saying about bureaucracy when he has Squealer explain all the paperwork involved in running the farm?
Last Answer : answer:Welcome to Fluther. You do know that we don’t do homework, right? And we don’t look favorably on students who don’t even bother to learn that, or who press on regardless of the guidelines. So… why don’t you tell us what you think Orwell is saying, and start the discussion.
Description : which principle of bureaucracy does the passage illustrate?
Last Answer : specialization if its talking about a guy using his knowledge for communication for the military
Description : What is the importance of bureaucracy ?
Last Answer : At present, the importance of bureaucracy in the state and government administration system is immense Importance of bureaucracy: - 1. Government policy setting and decision implementation , II. Giving ... by the bureaucracy That is why the importance of bureaucracy in a state is essential
Description : What does bureaucracy mean ?
Last Answer : Bureaucracy means bureaucracy.
Description : What is bureaucracy ?
Last Answer : A bureaucracy is a system of government in which permanent government officials conduct all the activities of the government through division of responsibilities. Bureaucrats are not public representatives ... part of the government who are unelected. Bureaucrats are also labeled as policy makers.
Description : Who identified the bureaucracy of India as one-party bureaucracy ?
Last Answer : Almond and Powel .
Description : What are the special aspects of bureaucracy ?
Last Answer : : The special aspect of bureaucracy is the hierarchy (classification according to the importance and dignity of the position).
Description : What is the origin of bureaucracy ?
Last Answer : Original meaning of bureaucracy is the rule of employees.
Description : Who is the proponent of bureaucracy ?
Last Answer : Max Weber, a spokesman for the bureaucracy.
Description : What is the other name of bureaucracy ?
Last Answer : Another name of bureaucracy is departmental government.
Last Answer : word bureaucracy comes from the French word bureau and the Greek word kratein . bureau finance department and kratein finance system. Thus bureaucracy refers to the system of departmental governance. ... so fully in the hands of officials that it threatens the freedom of ordinary citizens.