Management Foundation Test

Which term best describes the process of obtaining, deploying, and utilizing a variety of essential resources to contribute to an organization’s success?

• A) planning

• B) organizing

• C) staffing

• D) management

Which title is given to an individual who is in charge of and coordinates the activities of a group of employees engaged in related activities within a unit of an organization?

• A) manager

• B) employee

• C) vender

• D) contractor

Which management function involves setting goals and objectives and creating specific plans for completing them?

• A) planning

• B) organizing

• C) controlling

• D) leading

Which level of management is responsible for establishing a vision for the organization, developing broad plans and strategies, and directing subordinate managers?

• A) first level managers

• B) middle managers

• C) executive managers

• D) second level managers

Which level of management is responsible for implementing programs that are intended to carry out the broader objectives of an organization set by executives?

• A) supervisory managers

• B) middle managers

• C) first level managers

• D) chief financial managers

Which management principle states that each individual should report to only one boss in order to avoid conflict and/ or confusion?

• A) division of command

• B) chain of command

• C) unity of direction

• D) unity of command

Which management principle states that orders and instructions should flow down from top to bottom or from a higher level manager to a lower one?

• A) division of work

• B) chain of command

• C) unity of direction

• D) unity of command

A manager who possesses knowledge of the processes, equipment, and potential problems of an industry would possess what type of managerial skill?

• A) technical

• B) administrative

• C) interpersonal

• D) organizational

The ability of a manager to interface and work effectively with individuals and groups is descriptive of what type of managerial skill?

• A) technical

• B) administrative

• C) interpersonal

• D) organizational

For a manager, which should take priority- the job task or the employees performing the job?

• A) The job task always takes priority over employees.

• B) Employees always take priority over the job task.

• C) Neither, a manager should balance interest in the job task with the needs of the employees performing the job.

• D) Neither, administration of the business takes priority over the job task and the employees.