Match List 1 with List II

List - A List - B

A. Henri Fayol I. Gantt chart

B. Luther Gulick II. Frederick Herzberg

C. Henry Gantt III. POSDCORB

D. Hygiene theory IV. Father of management

Appeared in: MNS 2024

Explanation

This option correctly pairs each theorist and theory with their well-established contribution to management science.
Henri Fayol is known as the 'Father of Management' for his principles and functions of management.
Luther Gulick is credited with the acronym POSDCORB, which outlines the functions of an executive.
Henry Gantt invented the Gantt chart, a project scheduling tool.
The Hygiene Theory (or Two-Factor Theory) was proposed by Frederick Herzberg.

Option A: This option incorrectly matches all pairs. For example, it links Henri Fayol (A) to the Gantt chart (I), which was created by Henry Gantt, not Fayol.
Option C: This option incorrectly matches Henri Fayol (A) with the Gantt chart (I) and Henry Gantt (C) with 'Father of management' (IV). The roles are reversed and mismatched with other items.
Option D: This option incorrectly pairs Henri Fayol (A) with POSDCORB (III) and Luther Gulick (B) with 'Father of management' (IV). Fayol is the 'Father of Management', and Gulick is associated with POSDCORB.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Foundational Management Theories and Theorists as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding foundational management theories is crucial for nurse leaders to effectively manage nursing units, improve processes, and enhance staff motivation and retention.
A nurse manager can use Gantt charts to plan and execute a quality improvement project, such as reducing medication errors, by mapping out tasks, timelines, and responsibilities.
Applying Herzberg's theory helps a nurse manager recognize that while good pay (a hygiene factor) prevents dissatisfaction, true motivation comes from recognition, opportunities for professional growth, and challenging work (motivators).

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the question type. This is a 'Match the Following' question, which tests your knowledge of associations between two sets of items.
Read through both lists to familiarize yourself with the names, theories, and concepts.
Start with the item you are most confident about. For example, you might know that Henry Gantt is associated with the Gantt chart (C-I).
Systematically match each item from List A to its correct counterpart in List B. (A) Henri Fayol is the 'Father of Management' (IV). (B) Luther Gulick coined POSDCORB (III). (D) Hygiene Theory is from Frederick Herzberg (II).
Once you have all the pairs (A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II), look for the option that contains this exact combination.
Select the option that matches your derived set of pairs to find the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Foundational Management Theories and Theorists
Stem keywords: Henri Fayol, Luther Gulick, Henry Gantt, Hygiene theory, Gantt chart, Frederick Herzberg, POSDCORB, Father of management
Lead-in keywords: Match

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Practise the full MNS 2024

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.