Fayol Was Interested in Studying ________, Whereas Taylor Was Interested

question 125

Multiple Choice

Fayol was interested in studying ________, whereas Taylor was interested in studying ________.

• A) senior managers; effective managers
• B) bureaucratic structures; chains of command
• C) all managers; first-line managers
• D) administrative theory; macroeconomics

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Definitions:

Excessive Paperwork

Refers to an overly large amount of written documents, forms, and reports required or generated, often leading to inefficiency and productivity loss within an organization.

Bureaucracy

An organizational structure characterized by hierarchical authority, formal rules, and a focus on procedure.

Impersonality

A characteristic of systems or processes where decisions and actions are based on objective criteria, rather than on personal relationships or biases.

Organizations as Communities

A concept that views organizations as social entities built on patterns of relationships, shared values, and cultural practices.