BT 18,24 (1)

What is the primary focus of management according to the chapter 18?

• Effective use of resources

• Inspiring employees

• Setting goals

• Planning events

Answer explanation

The primary focus of management is the effective use of resources, ensuring that all assets are utilized efficiently to achieve organizational goals.

Kairat is a supervisor within the purchasing department of a large company. His team are responsible for raising purchase orders for raw materials used in the production of the company’s products. The department has been set a limit as to how much raw material they are allowed to purchase each week. Which of the following will not be one of Antonio’s normal functions as a supervisor?

• Raising purchase orders for raw materials

• Reporting the total value of purchase orders raised to management on a weekly basis

• Dealing with queries from his team

• Changing the size of the purchasing limits

Which of the following statements regarding authority and responsibility is correct?

• Authority cannot be delegated to subordinates

• Authority is the obligation a person has to fulfil a task they have been set

• Responsibility is the right to do something because of your position within an organisation

• Responsibility cannot be delegated to subordinates

According to Taylor, what is the main motivation for employees?

• Job satisfaction

• Work-life balance

• Additional remuneration

• Career advancement

Which leadership style involves the manager making decisions but motivating team members to accept them?

• Joins

• Consults

• Sells

• Tells

What is the main distinction between authority and power?

• Authority is temporary; power is permanent.

• Authority is given; power is earned.

• Authority is based on expertise; power is based on position.

• Authority is the right to do something; power is the ability to do something.

If a manager justifies an instruction to a subordinate by saying ‘because I am a qualified accountant’ the manager is relying on which of the following bases of power?

• Referent

• Reward

• Legitimate

• Expert

What does Bennis suggest is a key skill for strong leaders?

• Management of time

• Management of attention

• Management of resources

• Management of finances

Which leadership theory argues that leaders are born with certain traits?

• Transformational theories

• Situational theories

• Trait theories

• Style theories

What is the role of a supervisor in an organization?

• To set the overall strategy

• To manage the entire organization

• To develop new business opportunities

• To plan and control the work of a group