Question

Which are Management Schools of Thought? A. Bureaucratic, B. Scientific, C. Deductive, D. Human Relation, E. Logical.

• A. B, C, D Only
• B. B, C, E Only
• C. A, C, D Only
• D. A, B, D Only

Hint:

Important management schools include scientific management, bureaucratic management and human relations approach.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Management schools of thought explain different approaches to management such as scientific management, bureaucratic approach and human relations approach.

Step 1: Check Bureaucratic school.
Bureaucratic management is associated with Max Weber and is a recognized management approach. \[ A = \text{Management school} \]

Step 2: Check Scientific school.
Scientific management is associated with F. W. Taylor. \[ B = \text{Management school} \]

Step 3: Check Human Relation school.
Human relations approach focuses on workers, motivation, groups and behaviour. \[ D = \text{Management school} \]

Step 4: Reject Deductive and Logical.
Deductive and logical are methods of reasoning, not standard management schools of thought. Therefore, the correct set is: \[ A,\ B,\ D \]