Who said “Management is the art of getting things done through people”?

In Drucker’s view, what best defines leadership?

According to Peter Drucker, management primarily focuses on:

Which of the following is NOT included in Fayol’s functions of management?

Henry Fayol is known as:

What is the purpose of the “control” function in Fayol’s management?

Coordination, according to Fayol, ensures:

What does the “command” function of management refer to in Fayol's theory?

“To organize” in Fayol’s principles means:

According to Henry Fayol, which function involves setting objectives and outlining actions to achieve organizational goals?

According to F.W. Taylor, “Management is the art of knowing exactly what you want men to do and then seeing that they do it in the best and cheapest way.” Which aspect does this definition emphasize?

Who is called the "Father of Scientific Management"?

Which one of the following is NOT considered an importance of management?

What is the primary definition of management?

Assertion (A): Taylor introduced the technique of functional foremanship with eight specialist foremen.
Reason (R): This was proposed because all required qualities could not be found in a single person.

Assertion (A): Fayol’s principle of equity advocates for kindness and justice from management towards employees.
Reason (R): Applying equity builds employee loyalty and improves employer-employee relationships.

Assertion (A): Fatigue study aims to determine the number and frequency of rest intervals for workers.
Reason (R): Providing adequate rest intervals enables workers to maintain optimum energy levels and contribute effectively.

Assertion (A): Standardisation and simplification of work help in reducing cost and improving efficiency.
Reason (R): Standardisation sets benchmarks for processes, products, and materials.

Assertion (A): Fayol's principle of "unity of command" states that every employee should receive orders from one superior only.
Reason (R): Multiple bosses improve coordination and reduce confusion within the organization.

Assertion (A): The principle of division of work leads to specialisation and increased efficiency in organizations.
Reason (R): When work is divided, every employee is required to perform different jobs with no relation to their abilities.

Assertion (A): Taylor emphasized that management and workers should undergo a mental revolution to achieve complete harmony.
Reason (R): A harmonious relationship ensures prosperity for both employers and employees.

What was the posthumously published article "Not for the genius but for the average man" intended to highlight about Taylor's legacy?

Frederick Winslow Taylor served as the president of which professional organization from 1906 to 1907?

Which of Taylor's works introduced his system for incentivizing workers based on productivity?

According to Frederick Winslow Taylor's theory of Scientific Management, what was the primary focus for improving industrial efficiency?

What is Frederick Winslow Taylor widely regarded as?

What does 'Material Order' primarily refer to within Fayol's principle of Order?

According to Henri Fayol, what is the core maxim of the principle of Order?

The principle of 'Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest' extends beyond just employees to include which of the following stakeholders?

How should a manager uphold the principle of 'Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest'?

According to Fayol, what is the main reason why the company's objective must prevail over individual interests?

Who is credited with proposing the management principle of 'Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest'?

What is the primary statement of Henri Fayol's principle of 'Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest'?

What is highlighted as the essence of the Authority and Responsibility principle?

What is 'Official Authority' as identified by Henri Fayol?

Why is it crucial to balance authority and responsibility, according to Fayol's principle?

What is the natural consequence, or 'corollary,' of authority, according to Henri Fayol?

According to Henri Fayol, how is authority defined?

What is the ultimate goal of Esprit de Corps in an organization?

The principle of Esprit de Corps directly opposes which idea?

What is a direct consequence of fostering Esprit de Corps within an organization regarding employee discipline?

According to the principle of Esprit de Corps, how should a manager ideally communicate about team accomplishments?

Which management principle, proposed by Henri Fayol, emphasizes promoting team spirit, unity, and harmony among employees?

Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct ?

1. Fayol’s principle of equity implies equal opportunity and fairness for all employees.
2. Stability of tenure ensures lower turnover and better efficiency.
3. High employee turnover reduces recruitment and training costs.

Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct?

1. Unity of command means each subordinate should report to only one superior.
2. Unity of direction means every group with same objectives must have one head and plan.
3. Unity of direction affects individual employees, while unity of command affects the organisation as a whole.

Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct?

1. There should be balance between authority and responsibility for managers.
2. Authority is only formal in organisation.
3. Abuse of authority must be prevented by proper safeguards.

Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct?

1. Fayol’s principle of division of work is restricted only to technical tasks.
2. Division of work leads to specialization, increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Fayol applied division of work to managerial and non-managerial functions.

Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct?

1. Method study finds out one best way of doing a job.
2. Motion study is focused only on time taken to complete tasks.
3. Time study determines standard time for a defined job, used for incentives and cost calculations.

Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct?

1. Standardisation refers to setting benchmarks for process, products, and machinery.
2. Simplification aims at eliminating unnecessary diversity of products, leading to cost savings.
3. Introducing more product varieties increases efficiency.

Consider the following statements: Which is/are correct?

1. Functional foremanship involves division of work and specialization at the shop floor with multiple foremen.
2. Taylor proposed that one foreman should have all the qualities of intelligence, tact, special knowledge, manual dexterity, and health.
3. Eight specialist foremen are appointed for planning and execution under Taylor’s system.