Quiz on Organizational Spirit and Management Practices

What does management by objectives tell a manager?

• What he ought to do

• What he cannot do

• How to avoid mistakes

• How to get by

What is the primary focus of good spirit in an organization?

• On hierarchy

• On people's weaknesses

• On people's strengths

• On compliance

What must be recognized and rewarded to maintain excellence in an organization?

• Mediocre performance

• Excellence

• Poor performance

• Conformance

What does the author suggest is a test of good spirit?

• Performance

• People getting along

• Conformance

• Mediocrity

What is emphasized as necessary for producing the proper spirit in management?

• Morality

• Profit

• Efficiency

• Hierarchy

What should morality in management be based on?

• Exhortation

• Good intentions

• Principles of action

• Preaching

What is the danger of safe mediocrity in a company?

• Breeds bureaucrats

• Encourages innovation

• Promotes entrepreneurship

• Increases performance

What should managers do to drive themselves?

• Set low standards

• Set high standards

• Focus on security

• Avoid risks

What is the consequence of consistently poor performance?

• Condoning

• Recognition

• Promotion

• Removal from the job

What is necessary for systematic appraisal of a manager's performance?

• Definite standards

• Intuition

• Personal opinions

• Hunches