Fundamentals of Management

Who proposed "Path goal theory of motivation"?
A. W. Buckley
B. Rensis Likert
C. Robert J. House
D. Victor Vroom

C. Robert J. House

The term used to indicate a package of organizational structure, procedures, protocols and be regulations in place to manage activity is:
A. democracy
B. autocracy
C. bureaucracy
D. adhocracy

C. bureaucracy

Which theory of motivation focuses on hygiene and motivational factors?
A. Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
B. Vroom's Expectation Theory
C. McClelland's Achievement Need Theory
D. Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory

A. Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

Which of the following is considered the essence of management?
A. Control
B. Direction
C. Coordination
D. Decision-making

C. Coordination

The Reinforcement Theory of Motivation was propounded by:
A. Douglas McGregor
B. Elton Mayo
C. B.F. Skinner
D. McClelland's

C. B.F. Skinner

Who has modified the hierarchy of needs theory of motivation?
A. Gregor
B. Vroom
C. Herzberg
D. Mc Clelland

D. Mc Clelland

The founder of the bureaucratic theory, Max Weber was from which country?
A. France
B. Germany
C. USA
D. UK

B. Germany

Classical Theory of Management was started in the beginning of ………….
A. 17th century
B. 18th century
C. 19th century
D. 20th century

C. 19th century

Administrative Management Theory is given by:
A. Henri Fayol
B. FW Taylor
C. Weber
D. Maslow

A. Henri Fayol

Who propounded the Administrative Management Theory?
A. Max Weber
B. F. W. Taylor
C. Henry Fayol
D. Elton Mayo

C. Henry Fayol

Which management function is most closely associated with the delegation of authority?
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Leading
D. Controlling

B. Organizing

……………. of motivation is known as Two Factor Theory of Motivation?
A. Vroom Theory
B. Maslow's Theory
C. Mc. Gregor's Theory
D. Herzberg's Theory

D. Herzberg's Theory

The ………. leadership style is an expression of the leader's trust in the abilities of his subordinates.
A. Authoritarian
B. Delegative
C. Participative
D. All of above

C. Participative

Which of the following management tools is used to bridge the gap between where a firm is now and where it wants to reach?
A. Controlling
B. Planning
C. Organizing
D. Directing

B. Planning

Which function of management involves comparing actual performance with predetermined standards and taking corrective action in the event of deviations?
A. Directing
B. Controlling
C. Organizing
D. Staffing

B. Controlling

The ERG Theory of Motivation was developed by?
A. Douglas Mc Gregor
B. David McClelland
C. Clayton Alderfer
D. Fredrick Herzberg

C. Clayton Alderfer