Introduction to Management

Multiple Choice

Name the skill that reflects the ability of a manager to spend considerable time interacting with people, effectively communicate with them and motivate them.

• Interpersonal

• Communication

• Conceptual

• Decision Making

Multiple Choice

Name the management function that involves synchronisation of the various activities for harmonious implementation of plans for achieving organisational goals.

• Coordination

• Controlling

• Directing

• Organising

Multiple Choice

Which skill displays the ability of the manager to understand the overall working of the organisation and its environment.

• Conceptual

• Technical

• Time Management

• Human Relations

Multiple Choice

Name the management function involves process of assigning work to the employees, delegating authority and creating superior-subordinate relationship.

• Organisation

• Directing

• Planning

• Controlling

Multiple Choice

Name the skill that shows the ability of the manager to understand and perform the specific kind of work being done in the organisation.

• Technical

• Conceptual

• Decision Making

• Time Management

Multiple Choice

Name the skill that shows the ability of the manager to effectively convey ideas and information to others as well as receive ideas and information from others.

• Communication

• Human Relations

• Time Management

• Technical

Multiple Choice

Which function of management involves guiding, leading and motivating subordinates towards achieving the organisational objectives?

• Directing

• Controlling

• Coordination

• Staffing

Multiple Choice

Which function of management is a process involving what is to be done, when and by whom it is to be done?

• Planning

• Coordinating

• Directing

• Organising

Multiple Choice

Which level of management is concerned with preparing departmental plans?

• Middle Level

• Top Level

• Lower Level

• Knowledge Level

Multiple Choice

Which level of management is entrusted with preparing corporate plans?

• Top Level

• Middle Level

• Operational Level

• Knowledge level

Multiple Choice

Which level of management is involved in supervising operational activities?

• Lower Level

• Top Level

• Middle Level

• Executive level

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of top-level management job titles:

• President, senior vice president, and chief executive officer

• Floor supervisor, area supervisor, and section manager

• Collections supervisor, crew chief, and production supervisor

• District manager, department head, and regional sales manager

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for tactical planning ?

• Top Level Management
• First Line/ Supervisory Management
• Sub Level Management
• Middle Level Management

Multiple Choice

According to Henri Fayol, if this principle of general management is violated, "authority is undermined, discipline is in jeopardy, order disturbed and stability threatened." Identify the principle.

• Authority and responsibility

• Discipline

• Unity of command

• Equity

Multiple Choice

Unity of command insists on

• One boss one employee

• Orders from a single superior

• Match between orders of different bosses

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which principle of management leads to specialisation?

• Division of work

• Unity of command

• Unity of direction

• Scalar chain

Multiple Choice

Operational planning is planning that is

• Long-term planning

• Short-term planning

• General planning

• Seasonal Planning

Multiple Choice

Strategic planning is

• Long term planning

• Short term planning

• General Planning

• Seasonal Planning

Multiple Choice

Which function of management —involves arranging work and resources to achieve company goals.

• organizing

• leading

• staffing

• implementing

Multiple Choice

Comparing Output Against Targets is part of which managerial function?

• Planning
• Organizing
• Leading
• Controlling