Management Functions

Multiple Choice

Which management style is most appropriate when employees are untrained, inexperienced, or involved in a crisis?

• Power-Oriented Style

• Routine-Oriented Style

• Achievement-Oriented Style

• Micromanagement

Multiple Choice

Based on the slides, which management style is most effective when a manager is dealing directly with employees who are producing the work?

• Power-Oriented Style

• Routine-Oriented Style

• Achievement-Oriented Style

• Micromanagement

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of micromanagement?

• Manager closely controls the work of employees

• Manager gives employees complete freedom

• Manager controls every step of a process

• Micromanagement is always effective

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes management functions?

• They are the key steps to achieve organizational goals.

• They are only related to financial planning.

• They are tasks only performed by employees.

• They are unrelated to the management process.

Fill in the Blank

List the five main management functions mentioned in the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are included in the planning process?

• Defining goals

• Setting strategies

• Determining chain of command

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Select all characteristics of strategic plans as described in the slides.

• Involve long-term goals

• Include a target date

• Should be reviewed every year

• Discuss what a business wants to achieve in three to five years

Fill in the Blank

Tactical plans focus on objectives that are typically achieved within ___ year or less.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of operational plans?

• They focus on a company’s everyday activity.

• They promote the success of tactical and strategic plans.

• They are only reviewed annually.

• They include company policies, rules, regulations, and budgets.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors that affect planning in a business?

• Political climate

• Technological advances

• Employee hobbies

• Economy

Fill in the Blank

Organizing involves dividing work into manageable segments in order to achieve ___.

Multiple Choice

What is often required when organizing work within a business?

• Hiring new employees

• Completing an organizational chart

• Increasing product prices

• Reducing staff hours

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically involved in the staffing process?

• Determining what kind of workers are needed

• Locating qualified applicants

• Directing and coordinating employees

• Assigning new hires to a work area

Multiple Select

Which of the following are components of leading as described in the management process?

• Directing and coordinating employees

• Motivating employees

• Submitting applications

• Communicating with employees

Multiple Choice

What is a key reason why providing clear directions is important for effective leadership?

• It ensures employees know what is expected

• It reduces the need for communication

• It allows employees to work independently without questions

• It eliminates the need for feedback

Fill in the Blank

To be an effective leader, it is important to be ___ in how jobs are completed.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the management styles listed in the lesson?

• Power-oriented

• Routine-oriented

• Achievement-oriented

• Team-oriented