Management Theories and Practices Quiz

Take this quiz to assess your understanding of key management theories and practices, from scientific management to Total Quality Management.

#1

Which management theorist is known for introducing the concept of scientific management?

Frederick Taylor
Henry Fayol
Elton Mayo
Max Weber
#2

Who is credited with developing the Theory of Scientific Management?

Henry Fayol
Elton Mayo
Max Weber
Frederick Taylor
#3

Which of the following is not a principle of Henri Fayol's administrative management?

Unity of Command
Division of Labor
Scalar Chain
Hawthorne Effect
#4

Who proposed the theory of human motivation known as the Hierarchy of Needs?

Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Abraham Maslow
Clayton Alderfer
#5

Which management approach emphasizes the importance of the social needs of employees and group dynamics?

Bureaucratic Management
Scientific Management
Human Relations Management
Systems Management
#6

Which management approach focuses on the interrelationships between various parts of an organization?

Bureaucratic Management
Contingency Management
Systems Management
Quantitative Management
#7

Who is known for developing the theory of situational leadership?

Fred Fiedler
Hersey and Blanchard
Peter Drucker
Michael Porter
#8

Who developed the Theory X and Theory Y management styles?

Douglas McGregor
Elton Mayo
Frederick Herzberg
Chris Argyris
#9

Which management theorist introduced the concept of 'learning organization'?

Peter Senge
Edgar Schein
Warren Bennis
Geert Hofstede
#10

Who proposed the Contingency Theory of Leadership?

Douglas McGregor
Fred Fiedler
Abraham Maslow
Chris Argyris
#11

Which management approach emphasizes the importance of adapting to environmental changes?

Bureaucratic Management
Contingency Management
Systems Management
Quantitative Management
#12

Who is known for developing the Theory of Organizational Culture?

Douglas McGregor
Edgar Schein
Elton Mayo
Max Weber

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