Practice Pre-scientific Management Era (before 1880) (2.1) - Evolution of Management Thought
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Pre-Scientific Management Era (Before 1880)

Practice - Pre-Scientific Management Era (Before 1880)

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Question 1 Easy

What characterized management before 1880?

💡 Hint: Think about how organizations operated based on inherited knowledge.

Question 2 Easy

Name one organizational example from the Pre-Scientific Management Era.

💡 Hint: Consider groups that had clear leadership strategies.

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Question 1

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Pre-Scientific Management Era?

Clear division of labor
Reliance on customs
Formal management tools

💡 Hint: Consider how management was approached during that time.

Question 2

True or False: The Pre-Scientific Management Era had structured theories guiding organizations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the organizational practices during this era.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how the management practices of the Pre-Scientific Era can inform our understanding of contemporary project management.

💡 Hint: Consider how flexibility in roles may impact team dynamics.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare and contrast an organization that uses trial-and-error methods with one that employs structured management. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

💡 Hint: Think about speed and efficiency in operations.

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