Management Principles Quiz

What is the first function of management that involves setting goals and deciding on the best course of action to achieve them?

• Directing

• Planning

• Organizing

• Controlling

Which management function involves arranging resources and tasks to achieve the organization's objectives?

• Staffing

• Directing

• Organizing

• Controlling

What is the term for the management function that involves influencing and motivating employees to achieve organizational goals?

• leadership

• supervision

• management

• administration

Which management function involves monitoring performance and taking corrective actions when necessary?

• Controlling

• Planning

• Organizing

• Directing

What is the process of making choices among alternative courses of action called in management?

• Decision-making

• Option-selection

• Selection-process

• Choice-making

Effective communication is essential in management. True or False?

• False. Communication is a hindrance in management.

• False. Effective communication is not important in management.

• True. Communication is not relevant in management.

• True

What are the key skills required for successful management?

• Negotiation

• Technical Skills

• Creativity

• Communication, Leadership, Problem-solving, Decision-making, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence

What is the term for the process of harmonizing activities and efforts of different individuals and departments in an organization?

• synchronization

• coordination

• integration

• collaboration

What is the term for the process of ensuring that actual performance meets planned performance?

• performance evaluation

• performance management

• performance assessment

• performance appraisal

Motivation is a key factor in management. True or False?

• Sometimes

• Maybe

• True

• False