Management Fundamentals Quiz

What is the primary definition of management?

• The process of hiring employees

• The process of creating a business plan

• The process of administering and coordinating resources effectively, efficiently and to achieve organizational goals

• The process of leading a team

Which of the following is NOT one of the four functions of management?

• Marketing

• Controlling

• Organizing

• Planning

What does measuring managerial performance involve?

• Evaluating employee satisfaction and job motivation

• Analyzing market trends on the Internet

• Assessing the performance of efficiency and effectiveness

• Calculating profit margins annually

Which managerial level is typically responsible for strategic planning?

• Operational management

• Top-level management

• First-line management

• Middle-level management

What skill is essential for managers to effectively communicate with their teams?

• Financial skills

• Analytical skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Technical skills

According to Mintzberg, which role involves building relationships?

• Administrative role

• Interpersonal role

• Decisional role

• Informational role

What is the focus of informational roles in management?

• Building team morale

• Gathering and disseminating information

• Making strategic decisions

• Setting organizational goals

Which of the following is a decisional role of a manager?

• Monitor

• Liaison

• Leader

• Negotiator

What does the quote by Henry Mintzberg suggest about management?

• It is only a practical skill.

• It is a blend of art, science, and craft.

• It is purely a science.

• It is unrelated to creativity.

Which of the following best describes the role of a manager?

• To focus solely on profits

• To avoid conflict at all costs

• To administer and coordinate resources

• To enforce rules strictly