robbins_mgmt10_tb_02.doc

Management, 10e (Robbins) Chapter 2 Management History 1) According to Adam Smith, division of labor was an important concept. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 25 Topic: Historical Background of Management 2) The division of labor is also referred to by the term job specification. Answer: FALSE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 25 Topic: Historical Background of Management 3) In the Industrial Revolution, machine power began substituting for human power. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 25 Topic: Historical Background of Management 4) The Industrial Revolution began in the nineteenth century. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 25 Topic: Historical Background of Management 5) Principles of Scientific Management was written by Frederick Winslow Taylor. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 26 Topic: Classical Approach 6) Employee motivation is the phrase most associated with scientific management. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 26 Topic: Classical Approach 7) The primary issue that motivated Taylor to create a more scientific approach to management was worker satisfaction. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 27 Topic: Classical Approach 8) Based on his scientific management principles, Taylor suggested the incentive pay principle. Answer: TRUE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 27 Topic: Classical Approach 9) Geert Hofstede is associated with the scientific management approach. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 26 Topic: Classical Approach 10) Frank Gilbreths best-known contribution to scientific management concerned selecting the best worker for a particular job. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 27 Topic: Classical Approach 11) Gilbreth is best known for the one best way. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Page Ref: 27 Topic: Classical Approach 12) Frederick Taylor is most associated with the principles of scientific management. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Page Ref: 26-27 Topic: Classical Approach 13) Henri Fayol was among the fir