Business Management Styles Quiz

According to Henry Mintzberg, what was the main flaw of Fayol's functions of management?

• • It described manager's work inaccurately.

• • It didn't consider the emotional needs of employees.

• • It ignored external factors affecting the organization.

• • It focused on specific tasks instead of strategic planning..

Which of the following is NOT one of the three categories of managerial roles defined by Mintzberg?

• • Operational roles

• • Interpersonal roles

• • Informational roles

• • Decisional roles

Effective management often involves adapting different styles to different situations. True or False?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which management style emphasizes clear decision-making and control by a single leader?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Paternalistic

• Laissez-faire

Which Mintzberg managerial role involves responding to changing situations that may put the business at risk;?

• Monitor

• Disseminator

• Disturbance handler

• Negotiator

Which management style offers minimal guidance and allows employees maximum autonomy?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Paternalistic

• Laissez-faire

Mintzberg identified 10 managerial roles. Which of these involves consulting with managers and leaders of other divisions of the business and other organisations?

• Figurehead

• Entrepreneur

• Resource allocator

• Liaison

A manager who values employee input and encourages participation in decision-making is exhibiting characteristics of which style?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Paternalistic

• Laissez-faire

McGregor's Theory Y assumes that employees are self-motivated and seek responsibility. Which management style best aligns with this theory?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Paternalistic

• Laissez-faire

Which management style has the potential to stifle creativity and employee initiative?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Paternalistic

• Laissez-faire