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Which classic principle of management, formulated by Henri Fayol, establishes that authority must flow vertically in a clear, continuous line from top management to frontline workers?
AUnity of Command
BScalar Chain
CSpan of Control
DDivision of Labor
B.F. Skinner’s Operant Conditioning Theory (Reinforcement Theory) asserts that human behavior is primarily governed by:
AInternal subconscious drives
BExternal environmental consequences
CHierarchical need satisfaction
DCognitive goal evaluation
David McClelland’s Acquired-Needs Theory proposes that human behavior is motivated by which trio of learned needs?
APhysiological, Safety, and Esteem
BNeed for Achievement (nAch), Need for Affiliation (nAff), and Need for Power (nPow)
CExistence, Relatedness, and Growth
DExpectancy, Instrumentality, and Valence
J. Stacy Adams’ Equity Theory posits that individuals evaluate workplace motivation by comparing their ratio of outcomes/inputs to that of:
ATheir direct manager
BA referent other
CIndustry average standards
DTheir historical performance
In Michael Porter’s Generic Competitive Strategies, a company that focuses on producing unique products valued by broad customer segments follows a:
ACost Leadership Strategy
BDifferentiation Strategy
CCost Focus Strategy
DDifferentiation Focus Strategy
What detailed Human Resource document specifies the minimum acceptable qualifications, education, skills, and experience needed to perform a job?
AJob Description
BJob Specification
CJob Evaluation
DJob Design
Which style of leadership relies primarily on transactional exchanges, such as contingent rewards and management-by-exception, to secure employee compliance?
ATransformational Leadership
BTransactional Leadership
CServant Leadership
DCharismatic Leadership
Bernard Bass expanded Transformational Leadership into four key operational components known as the ‘4 Is’. Which of the following is NOT one of these components?
AIdealized Influence
BInspirational Motivation
CIntellectual Stimulation
DInstitutional Standardization
What term refers to the informal, unofficial communication network that operates across organizational channels?
AScalar Chain
BGrapevine
CFormal Network
DDiagonal Line
In inventory and operations management, JIT stands for:
AJust In Time
BJoint Industrial Trade
CJob Integration Tool
DJournal Inventory Tracking