Introduction to Management Quiz-1

Management is defined as:

• The art of completing tasks independently

• The process of planning, organizing, and controlling

• The science of achieving goals with minimal resources

• The act of providing employment opportunities

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of management?

• Universal applicability

• Intangible force

• Static function

• Goal-oriented

Which of the following is a primary function of management?

• Budgeting

• Coordinating

• Directing

• Innovating

The top level of management includes:

• Supervisors and clerks

• Departmental heads

• CEO, CFO, and Managing Director

• Foremen and team leaders

Middle-level management is primarily responsible for:

• Creating organizational goals

• Supervising operative employees

• Linking top management with lower levels

• Managing external relationships

What is the difference between management and administration based on skills?

• Management requires technical and human skills; administration requires conceptual and human skills

• Management requires financial skills; administration requires technical skills

• Management and administration require identical skills

• Management focuses only on technical skills

Which function of management involves motivating subordinates and influencing their performance?

• Planning

• Directing

• Staffing

• Controlling

Management is considered a:

• One-time activity

• Continuous process

• Static and rigid function

• Discipline with limited applications

Which management level spends the most time on administrative functions?

• Top-level management

• Middle-level management

• Lower-level management

• Supervisory management

What is the primary focus of management?

• To frame policies and objectives

• To execute organizational plans

• To reduce the workload of employees

• To prioritize employee welfare only