Planning involves the effort to direct and lead people to accomplish the planned work of the organization.

• True
• False

Every manager gives the same amount of time and attention to each of the management functions.

• True
• False

Work groups are an ineffective way for employees to gain experience with management activities.

• True
• False

Management is the ability to motivate individuals and groups to accomplish goals.

• True
• False

The most effective leaders treat everyone the same.

• True
• False

Which of the management functions involve analyzing information, setting goals, and making decisions about what needs to be done?

• organizing
• planning
• implementing
• controlling

The staffing management function

• includes all of the activities involved in obtaining and compensating employees.
• means identifying and arranging the resources needed to get the job done.
• measures how well an organization is accomplishing its goals.
• involves getting the day-to-day work of the organization done.

Just one person is MOST likely responsible for all of the management functions in a 

• new small business
• partnership
• large corporation
• multinational company

Which of the following is probably NOT a mid-management job?

• customer service manager
• information technology manager
• marketing manager
• vice-president of human resources

Executives spend most of their time on

• planning & controlling activities
• planning & organizing activities
• implementing, staffing, and controlling activities
• organizing & implementing activities