Basic Management Concept

Select the functions of management

• planning

• organizing

• staffing

• leading and directing

• monitoring and controlling

Division of Work is the principle of specialization, which is very well expressed by economists as being a necessary factor for efficiency in the utilization of labor

• False

• True

Choose the positive impacts of the principle "Authority with Responsibility"

• Individuals cannot be held accountable

• Systematized and effective achievement of organizational objectives

• Jobs can be completed effectively and efficiently

• No misuse of authority

• Conflicts between management and employees

Unity of Command: This principle states that an individual should get orders from a single superior so that he does not get confused and can discharge his duties effectively.

• True

• False

Unity of Direction: Teams with the same objective should be working under the direction of one manager, using one plan. This will ensure that action is properly coordinated

• False

• True

There are two types of remuneration namely non-monetary (a compliment, more responsibilities, credits) and monetary (compensation, bonus or other financial compensation).

• False

• True

Discipline is often a part of the core values of a mission statement and vision in the form of good conduct and respectful interactions. This management principle is essential and is seen as the oil to make the engine of an organization run smoothly.

• True

• False

Subordination of Individual Interest: An individual is much bigger than the organization it constitutes therefore interest of the undertaking should prevail in all circumstances.

• False

• True

Implies the concentration of authority at the top level of the organisation.

• Decentralization

• Centralization

Improvements in productivity or quality resulting from the fact that workers knew they were being studied or observed. When workers are paid attention to, chances are they will respond positively.

• Theory X

• Hawthorne Effect

• Theory Y

• Theory Z