Management Quiz

Which of the following best defines management?

• The process of creating products

• The process of coordinating and overseeing the work activities of others so that their activities are completed efficiently and effectively

• The process of selling goods and services

• The process of hiring employees

Which of the following is NOT a feature of management?

• Goal-oriented

• Universal

• Non-dynamic

• Multidisciplinary

Management is important because it helps in:

• Achieving organizational goals

• Maximizing profits only

• Eliminating the need for employees

• Increasing the workload

Which of the following is NOT a function of management?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Motivating

• Financing

The managerial role that involves dealing with people and building relationships is:

• Interpersonal role

• Informational role

• Decisional role

• Technical role

Top-level managers are primarily responsible for:

• Day-to-day operations

• Implementing middle managers' plans

• Making long-term strategic decisions

• Supervising front-line employees

Middle-level managers typically:

• Set organizational goals and policies

• Direct and supervise front-line employees

• Implement policies and plans of top management

• Perform operational tasks

First-line managers are responsible for:

• Strategic planning

• Monitoring and controlling the organization's strategic direction

• Directing the day-to-day activities of non-managerial employees

• Establishing overall organizational goals

Who is considered the father of scientific management?

• Henry Fayol

• Max Weber

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Elton Mayo

Scientific management focuses on:

• Increasing worker efficiency through time and motion studies

• Enhancing employee motivation through human relations

• Structuring organizations based on formal rules and procedures

• Decision-making processes in complex environments