GOVSOR FINAL NOTES

Question 1

attempt to refute reductionism and revive the unity of science.

Answer 1

Systems Theory or The Systems Approach

Question 2

founded general systems theory

Answer 2

Ludwig von Bertalanffy

Question 3

a system is composed of interacting elements that are affected by their environment.

Answer 3

Systems Theory or The Systems Approach

Question 4

The tendency for a system to run down and die (a thing to be avoided in business)

Answer 4

Entropy

Question 5

Working together, the parts can produce something greater than those same parts could produce on their own

Answer 5

Synergy

Question 6

The whole (your business) is built on subsystems, which themselves are built on yet more subsystems

Answer 6

Subsystem

Question 7

Founder of Principles Of Administrative Management

Answer 7

Miner and engineer Henri Fayol

Question 8

He put himself in his manager’s shoes and imagined what situations they might encounter when dealing with their team

Answer 8

Principles Of Administrative Management

Question 9

six responsibilities when it came to managing employees

Answer 9

Organize
Command
Control
Coordinate
Plan
Forecast