Chapter 1 Management Quiz

What is the process of assembling and using sets of resources in a goal-directed manner to accomplish tasks in an organization called?

• Planning

• Management

• Organizing

• Evaluating

Which of the following involves planning, deciding, and evaluating?

• Management

• Organizing

• Controlling

• Directing

Who is known as the father of scientific management?

• Douglas McGregor

• Frederick Taylor

• Henry Fayol

• Elton Mayo

What does an entrepreneurial mindset mean?

• Being alert to new ideas and using them to create value for customers

• Focusing on short-term goals

• Avoiding risks and sticking to traditional methods

• Delegating tasks to subordinates

What is the managerial function of controlling?

• Planning future conditions

• Regulating the work of those for whom a manager is responsible

• Organizing resources

• Directing employees

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major functions of a manager?

• Planning

• Controlling

• Innovating

• Organizing

What does operational planning identify?

• Long-term goals

• Actions needed to accomplish the goals of particular units of the organization

• Future conditions and circumstances

• Strategies for the entire organization

What is the managerial function of directing?

• Regulating the work of employees

• Planning future conditions

• Influencing other people to attain the objectives of an organization

• Organizing resources

Which of the following is NOT one of Mintzberg's 3 roles of management?

• Informational

• Interpersonal

• Decisional

• Operational

What does the figurehead role of a manager involve?

• Attending or participating in ceremonial activities

• Influencing or directing, motivating others

• Extensive information seeking

• Initiating actions to respond to problems