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Notes 4. …………………is called the father of scientific management.
5. The concept of division of work into sub-parts and then allotting these tasks among the
workers was known as…………………..

6. Strict adherence to rules and regulations of regulations of business was the main point
of………………………
7. Human Relations Theory was led by……………….

8. ………………..approach integrated all the elements for the proper and smooth functioning
of the organisation.
9. A situation where output of each unit in an organisation becomes inputs for another such
as in production and maintenance divisions is referred to as …………………..
10. ……………of an individual refers to a position determined as being important in the
interpersonal relationship of the group.
11. Organisational charts and manuals form an integral part of……………organisation.
12. The …………….organisation theory tries to follow a macro-micro-macro approach.

2.7 Review Questions

1. Outline the important elements of the classical organisation theory.
2. “The traditional theory of the organisation suffers from a narrow approach towards
specialisation and narrow definition of the efficiency criterion.” Justify the statement.

3. Discuss the basic framework of the neoclassical organisation theory. How does it offer
modifications of classical pillars?
4. Discuss, in brief, the facts uncovered by the Hawthorne experiments and point out their
significance from the organisation point of view.
5. State the Systems Approach to an organisation. Also highlight the salient features of the
system.

6. Explain the concept of a sub-system. How does it help in understanding the interdependence
that exists in any organisational system? Discuss in the context of technical, social and
power sub-systems.
7. The modern organisation theory, a new paradigm is not merely an extension of the old,
rather it is a fundamental reconstruction. Its premises are based upon a conception of the
organisation as open, organic probabilistic system as opposed to closed mechanistic,
deterministic system. Do you think it constitutes a real revolution in the theory?

8. Bring out the major limitations of the neo-classical theory of management. Also point out
its superiority over the classical management theory.
9. Distinguish between Human Relations Theory and Scientific Management.

10. Explain the major characteristics of modern management thought.
11. “It important to understand the different perspectives and approaches to management
theory that have evolved throughout the history of organisations”. Do you agree? Justify
your answer.
12. Do you think management theory will ever be as precise as theories in the fields of
physics, chemistry or experimental psychology? Why or why not?

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