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What are the key functions of management as described in the reading?

• Planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, and leading
• Marketing, sales, finance, and human resources
• Research, development, production, and distribution
• Negotiation, communication, training, and evaluation

Which of the following best explains the significance of the chain of command in an organization?

• It outlines the company's marketing strategy.
• It shows the reporting relationships among employees.
• It determines the salary of each employee.
• It defines the company's mission statement.

Which level of management is primarily responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations?

• Middle management
• Executive management
• Supervisory management
• Board of directors

What primary skills are essential for an effective manager?

• Marketing skills, negotiation skills, and analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills, people skills, and procedural skills
• Creative skills, leadership skills, and communication skills
• Technical skills, artistic skills, and financial skills

In what way does leadership differ from management?

• Leadership is about controlling processes.
• Management focuses on inspiring and motivating people.
• Leadership involves inspiring and motivating towards a common purpose.
• Management is solely about maintaining order.

What role do company values play in shaping employee behavior?

• They influence how teammates treat one another.
• They are irrelevant to management.
• They have no impact on employee behavior.
• They only affect customer interactions.

How do effective management practices influence employee satisfaction?

• They focus solely on profit maximization.
• They limit communication between employees.
• They enhance company culture and employee satisfaction.
• They create a rigid work environment.

How does company culture relate to management practices?

• Management practices are solely focused on profit.
• Company culture only affects marketing strategies.
• Management practices shape and reveal company culture.
• Company culture is unrelated to management.

What impact do managers have on the work environment?

• They only focus on financial outcomes.
• They have no impact on the work environment.
• They are responsible for hiring only.
• They can create a positive or negative work environment.

Based on the reading, why do employees often leave jobs?

• Because of salary issues
• Due to their managers rather than the companies
• Because of company policies
• Due to lack of career advancement