Management basics

Management as a discipline is the function of

• Science

• Art

• Creativity

• All of the above

In what order do managers perform their functions?

• Organizing, Directing, Staffing, Planning, Controlling

• Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing & Controlling

• Directing, Staffing, Planning, Controlling, Planning

• Controlling, Planning, Staffing, Directing, Organizing

Overall planning and strategic planning is done by

• Supervisory level management

• Middle level management

• Top level management

• None of these

Who is the Father of Scientific management?

• F.W. Taylor

• Henry Fayol

• Peter F Drucker

• Elton Mayo

Which one is not recognized as key skills of Management?

• Human skills

• Technical skills

• Writing skills

• Conceptual skills

A function, a task, a discipline

• Leadership

• Motivation

• Management

• None of the above

Which management functions involves measuring the progress towards the organizational goals, brings in deviation and indicates corrective actions ?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Delegating

• Controlling

Which of the following functions of management involves setting objectives and determining course of action for achieving those objectives?

• Staffing

• Planning

• Organizing

• Directing

Which type of Leader is known to be 'bossy' ?

• Autocratic leader

• Democratic leader

• Laissez Faire

• None of the above

People interacting regularly and coordinating their work towards a common goal

• Goal setting

• Hierarchy

• Individualism

• Team building