Principles of Management

Which one of these is more a trait of a leader than a manager?

• Depends on authority

• Shows how it is done

• Commands and takes credit

• Inspires fear

Management by Objectives states that:

• Managers set the objectives

• Managers set objectives and clearly communicate them to staff

• Managers and employees work together to set objectives.

Situational leadership states that managers should react depending on the s.............. they are in.

Contingency management is about:

• Considering risks, doing an assessment just in case!

• Managing depending on the situation

• Managing by the objectives of the business.

• Assessing risks and looking for ways to minimize it.

Functional managers are useful to their department because they may have s................... skills.

According to the Action Centred Leadership model, how many management responsibilities are there?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 1

A benefit of the action centred leadership model is that it is s............... and easy to use.

A transactional leader does what:

• Maintaining the status quo

• Is focused on and prioritises the needs of their team over their own personal needs.

What is a feature of a transformational manager?

• Maintains the status quo

• Likes a chain of command

• Goes above and beyond to support and develop their employees in line with organisations objectives.

• Expects employees to be motivated via reward systems.

Which one of these best describes a functional manager?

• They oversee the entire business

• They set targets for the business as a whole

• They focus on one part of the organisation