Principles of Management Quiz

According to Mary Parker Follett, what is the classic definition of management?

• The art of getting things done through technology

• The process of administering and coordinating resources effectively

• The art of getting things done through people

• The process of supervising individuals in an organization

What is the broader definition of management?

• The process of administering and coordinating resources effectively, efficiently, and in an effort to achieve the goals of the organization

• The process of supervising individuals in an organization

• The process of administering and coordinating resources effectively

• The art of getting things done through technology

What is the definition of an organization?

• A group of individuals who work together without common goals

• A group of individuals who work together toward different goals

• A group of individuals who work independently

• A group of individuals who work together toward common goals

What is the main function of organizations?

• To preserve knowledge

• To provide careers

• To accomplish goals and objectives

• To serve society

What is the difference between effectiveness and efficiency in managerial performance?

• Effectiveness means doing things right, while efficiency means doing the right things

• Effectiveness means doing the right things, while efficiency means doing things right

• Effectiveness means achieving goals, while efficiency means preserving knowledge

• Effectiveness means preserving knowledge, while efficiency means achieving goals

What is the process of determining the tasks to be done, who will do them, and how those tasks will be managed and coordinated?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling

What is the capacity to direct and motivate the members of work groups toward the accomplishment of organizational goals?

• Controlling

• Leading

• Organizing

• Planning

What is the responsibility for gathering and disseminating information to the stakeholders of the organization?

• Monitor

• Liaison

• Figurehead

• Disseminator

Which management perspective focuses on the utilization of tools, techniques, and procedures specific to a particular field?

• Classical Management Perspective

• Behavioral Management Perspectives

• Quantitative Management Perspectives

• Scientific Management

Who are the people who plan, organize, lead, and control the activities of the organization?

• All of the above

• Top level managers

• Middle managers

• First line managers