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Classical School of Thoughts – II

The Classical School of Thoughts - II, also known as the Neoclassical School of Thoughts, emerged in the early 20th century as a response to the limitations of the Classical School of Thoughts. This school of thought focused more on the human fa


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  1. Which school of thought focused on the human factor in organizations? a) Scientific Management b) Administrative Management c) Classical School of Thoughts - II d) Behavioral Management Answer: c) Classical School of Thoughts - II

  2. Who is considered the founder of the Neoclassical School of Thoughts? a) Frederick Taylor b) Henri Fayol c) Max Weber d) Elton Mayo Answer: d) Elton Mayo

  3. What is the concept of informal organization introduced by the Neoclassical School of Thoughts? a) An organization that does not follow any formal structure b) An organization that is highly bureaucratic c) An organization that is highly specialized d) An organization that exists alongside the formal organization and influences behavior Answer: d) An organization that exists alongside the formal organization and influences behavior

  4. Who emphasized the importance of communication and leadership in achieving organizational goals? a) Frederick Taylor b) Henri Fayol c) Max Weber d) Elton Mayo Answer: d) Elton Mayo

  5. What is the main focus of the Neoclassical School of Thoughts? a) Scientific analysis of work procedures b) Standardization of work tasks c) Human behavior and motivation d) Coordination and control Answer: c) Human behavior and motivation

  6. What is the main criticism of the Classical School of Thoughts by the Neoclassical School of Thoughts? a) Being too rigid and bureaucratic b) Ignoring the importance of individual behavior and motivation c) Overemphasis on informal organization d) Lack of attention to financial incentives Answer: b) Ignoring the importance of individual behavior and motivation

  7. Who developed the concept of bureaucracy? a) Frederick Taylor b) Henri Fayol c) Max Weber d) Elton Mayo Answer: c) Max Weber

  8. Which school of thought emphasized the need for a highly formalized and hierarchical organization structure? a) Scientific Management b) Administrative Management c) Classical School of Thoughts - II d) Behavioral Management Answer: a) Scientific Management

  9. Who developed a set of 14 principles of management? a) Frederick Taylor b) Henri Fayol c) Max Weber d) Elton Mayo Answer: b) Henri Fayol

  10. Which school of thought emphasized the importance of coordination and control in achieving organizational goals? a) Scientific Management b) Administrative Management c) Classical School of Thoughts - II d) Behavioral Management Answer: b) Administrative Management



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  1. What is the main focus of the Neoclassical School of Thoughts? Answer: The main focus of the Neoclassical School of Thoughts is on human behavior and motivation within organizations.

  2. Who is considered the founder of the Neoclassical School of Thoughts? Answer: Elton Mayo is considered the founder of the Neoclassical School of Thoughts.

  3. What is the concept of informal organization? Answer: Informal organization refers to the network of personal and social relationships that exist between individuals within an organization.

  4. How did the Neoclassical School of Thoughts view the importance of communication and leadership in achieving organizational goals? Answer: The Neoclassical School of Thoughts believed that effective communication and leadership were critical to achieving organizational goals.

  5. How did the Neoclassical School of Thoughts criticize the Classical School of Thoughts? Answer: The Neoclassical School of Thoughts criticized the Classical School of Thoughts for ignoring the importance of individual behavior and motivation.

  6. What is the role of informal organization in the Neoclassical School of Thoughts? Answer: The Neoclassical School of Thoughts views informal organization as an important factor in understanding individual behavior and motivation within organizations.

  7. Who developed the concept of bureaucracy? Answer: Max Weber developed the concept of bureaucracy.

  8. What is the difference between formal and informal organization? Answer: Formal organization refers to the official structure and hierarchy of an organization, while informal organization refers to the social and personal relationships between individuals within an organization.

  9. What is the importance of leadership in the Neoclassical School of Thoughts? Answer: The Neoclassical School of Thoughts emphasizes the importance of leadership in motivating and directing individuals within an organization to achieve its goals.

  10. How did the Neoclassical School of Thoughts contribute to the development of management theory? Answer: The Neoclassical School of Thoughts contributed to the development of management theory by shifting the focus from efficiency and standardization to individual behavior and motivation within organizations.

The Classical School of Thoughts – II, also known as the Neoclassical School of Thoughts, emerged as a reaction to the limitations of the Classical School of Thoughts. The Neoclassical School of Thoughts emphasized the importance of human behavior and motivation in organizational performance. The founder of the Neoclassical School of Thoughts, Elton Mayo, conducted the famous Hawthorne Studies, which demonstrated the impact of social and personal relationships on individual behavior and motivation in the workplace. Mayo argued that workers were not just motivated by financial incentives, but also by social needs and the desire for recognition and status. The Neoclassical School of Thoughts also introduced the concept of informal organization, which refers to the social and personal relationships between individuals within an organization. This concept highlighted the importance of understanding the informal networks of communication and influence that exist within an organization, and how these networks can impact organizational performance. Another key contributor to the Neoclassical School of Thoughts was Max Weber, who developed the concept of bureaucracy. Weber argued that a well-structured bureaucracy could lead to efficient and effective organizational performance. However, he also recognized the potential for bureaucracy to become too rigid and bureaucratic rules to impede organizational performance. The Neoclassical School of Thoughts also emphasized the importance of effective communication and leadership in achieving organizational goals. Effective communication was seen as critical in ensuring that all individuals within an organization were aware of the organization's goals and objectives. Effective leadership was viewed as critical in motivating and directing individuals towards achieving these goals. Overall, the Neoclassical School of Thoughts made significant contributions to the development of management theory by shifting the focus from efficiency and standardization to individual behavior and motivation within organizations. This shift in focus has led to the development of contemporary management theories, such as human resource management, that recognize the importance of individual behavior and motivation in organizational performance.

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