Management Approaches

The three key management functions as outlined by Fayol are

• Planning

• Organising

• Controlling

• Budgeting

Which management approach was pioneered by Weber and Fayol

• Classical-Bureaucratic

• Classical-Traditional

• Traditional-Bureaucratic

• Bureaucratic-Management

Which of these is medium term planning strategy in the Levels of Planning

• Tactical

• Strategic

• Operational

• Planning

What is the organisation process?

• Range of activities that translate the goals of a business into reality

• The process of manufacturing standardised goods on a huge scale by automation

• A clear sense of the future and the business's direction

• A manager's ability to work with, understand, mentor, and motivate others, both individually and in groups

Management Hierarchy is

• The arrangement that provides increasing authority at higher levels of hierarchy

• The arrangement that distributes power equally amongst the business

• The arrangement that provides managers with legal protections from unfair dismissal

• The arrangement that provides increasing authority at the top level of hierarchy

"Grace Plant Manufacturing is a growing SME. Recently, it has split one job in the manufacturing process into two seperate jobs." This is

• Specialisation of Labour

• Chain of Command

• Diversification

• Strategic Management

"Alex makes all the decisions in his company with little consultation. He gives instructions and orders, often without checking to see if his employees are happy with these instructions." This leadership style is

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Visionary

• Forceful

Which of these are disadvantages of an autocratic leadership style?

• No employee input allowed, so ideas are not encouraged or shared.

• It ignores the importance of employee morale and motivation.

• Employees roles and expectations are set out plainly, so management can monitor their performance

• Control is centralised at top-level management, so time is used efficiently

Which of these are advantages of an autocratic leadership style?

• No employee input allowed, so ideas are not encouraged or shared.

• It ignores the importance of employee morale and motivation.

• Employees roles and expectations are set out plainly, so management can monitor their performance

• Control is centralised at top-level management, so time is used efficiently

Which of these is the most difficult challenges for managers?

• Effective communication

• Dispute resolution

• Careful detailing

• Financial results