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Match the approach in List I with its central idea in List II. List I: (A) Scientific management, (B) Administrative theory, (C) Bureaucratic theory, (D) Human relations approach. List II: (1) Hierarchy, rules and impersonal relationships, (2) Social needs and informal groups influence productivity, (3) Universal functions and principles of management, (4) Time and motion study to find the one best way.

The correct matching is A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2. Scientific management seeks the one best way through time and motion study, administrative theory offers universal principles, bureaucracy relies on hierarchy and rules, and the human relations approach emphasises social needs and informal groups.

  1. AA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2Correct
  2. BA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
  3. CA-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
  4. DA-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

Explanation

Scientific management (Taylor) uses time and motion study to find the one best way. Administrative theory (Fayol) gives universal functions and principles. Weber's bureaucracy rests on hierarchy, rules and impersonality. The human relations approach stresses social needs and informal groups.

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