Quiz on General Management

What is one of the four fundamental management functions?

• Finance

• Sales

• Marketing

• Planning

Which level of management is responsible for executing policies set by top management?

• Middle management

• Supervisory management

• Top management

• Lower management

What is a key reason for business failure?

• High profits

• Bad management

• Strong leadership

• Good marketing

Which skill involves the ability to work with people?

• Conceptual skills

• Technical skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Analytical skills

What does the classical approach to management focus on?

• Total quality management

• Human relations

• Contingency planning

• Scientific management

Which of the following is NOT a role of managers?

• Marketing products

• Negotiation

• Gathering information

• Decision-making

What is the primary function of general management?

• To supervise employees

• To handle marketing

• To integrate all other functions

• To manage finances

Which management theory focuses on quality and was popular in Germany and Japan?

• Systems approach

• Behavioral school

• Total quality management

• Contingency approach

What is the main focus of the systems approach in management?

• Financial management

• Employee satisfaction

• Individual performance

• External environments

What is a characteristic of lower management?

• Controls the entire organization

• Responsible for specific departments

• Oversees top executives

• Makes strategic decisions