Management 101: Cengage Chapter 2

The Industrial Revolution brought about several changes to jobs and organizations. One such change is that

unskilled laborers replaced skilled artisans .

Which of the following management theorists developed eight "fundamental necessities" of business administration?

Charles Clinton

The Sumerians were the earliest group of people to perform a management function, written record keeping. This is an example of:

Controlling

This individual invented a large clock that could record time to 1/2000th of a second in order to aid in his motion studies.

Frank Gilbreth

This individual worked tirelessly to find the "one best way" of completing work tasks.

Frederick W. Taylor

in homes or small shops , but now was performed under one roof .

Frederick W. Taylor

Frederick W. Taylor is speaking to a friend about scientific management. Which of the following statements might Frederick say?

Have you considered paying workers for what they produce? I found that when I paid employees by the piece, their productivity went up."

Which of the following management theorists developed the idea that there are five functions of management: planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling?

Henri Fayol

While building the ancient pyramids, the Egyptians performed several management functions. They submitted written requests and consulted staff for advice before making decisions. The Egyptians performed which of the following functions of management? Check all that apply.

Leading, Planning & Organizing

Henri Fayol believed that production could be increased by having each worker complete smaller tasks or job elements. This is known as:

division of work

The Industrial Revolution brought about several changes to jobs and organizations. One such change is that work was no longer performed

in homes or small shops , but now was performed under one roof .

Max Weber believed that

managers not owners should make promotion decisions in an organization