Quiz sobre Administración y Organizaciones

What is the etymological definition of administration?

• Function that is carried out under the command of another

• Systematic set of rules

• Systematic coordination of resources

• Ability to lead the members of a social organization

Answer explanation

La definición etimológica de administración es la función que se desarrolla bajo el mando de otro, lo que implica una relación jerárquica en la que se ejecutan tareas y decisiones siguiendo las directrices de un superior.

According to H. Fayol, what does managing involve?

• Search for general results

• Forecast, organize, command, coordinate, and control

• Directing a social organism and its effectiveness in achieving objectives

• Achieve a predetermined goal through the effort of others

Answer explanation

Según H. Fayol, administrar implica prever, organizar, mandar, coordinar y controlar.

What is the purpose of administration?

• Coordinate things, actions, people, purposes, and interests

• Society - the moral union of men coordinating their means

• Achieve a predetermined goal through the effort of others

• Improve the quality of life of people

Answer explanation

La sociedad - la unión moral de hombres que coordinan sus medios es el objeto de la administración.

What differentiates administrative mechanics from administrative dynamics according to Urwick?

• The hierarchy of authority in a social organism

• The structuring and operation of a social organism

• The theoretical and practical coordination of a social organism

• The delegation of functions in a social organism

Answer explanation

La estructuración y la operación de un organismo social

What characteristic of administration refers to the phenomenon of administration occurring wherever there is a social organization?

• Hierarchical unity

• Specificity

• Temporal unity

• Universality

Answer explanation

La característica de la administración que se refiere a que el fenómeno administrativo se da dondequiera que exista un organismo social es la Universalidad.

What is the hierarchical unit of administration according to the mentioned characteristics?

• The administrative phenomenon is unique at all times in the life of a company

• All bosses in a social organization participate in the same administration

• Administration occurs in the State, in the army, in the company, and in a religious society

• The public administrator must know the entire country and have impeccable honesty

Answer explanation

Todos los jefes en un organismo social participan de la misma administración es la unidad jerárquica de la administración según las características mencionadas.

What is the origin of the management practice according to the text?

• Individuals attempted to achieve goals by working in groups

• The administrative systems of Egypt for carrying out large works

• The moral rules established by Confucius in China

• The delegation of functions in the Roman Empire

Answer explanation

La respuesta correcta destaca que el origen de la práctica de administración fue que los individuos intentaron lograr metas trabajando en grupos.

What did the Athenian Republic contribute to Greece in terms of administration?

• Administrative system of delegation of functions

• Councils, popular contributions, administrative officials, and body of generals

• Hierarchical territorial authority pyramid

• Vertical administrative system and tyranny of the Pharaoh

Answer explanation

La República ateniense aportó concilios, aportes populares, funcionarios administrativos y cuerpo de generales en relación a la administración en Grecia.

What is the purpose of management?

• D. Preserve the material resources of the company

• C. Produce goods or provide services

• B. Perform financial operations

• A. Coordinate the activities of a group of people to achieve common goals

Answer explanation

El objeto de la administración es coordinar las actividades de un grupo de personas para alcanzar metas comunes, por lo tanto, la respuesta correcta es A.

What is the purpose of administration?

• C. Establish control systems

• D. Select the right personnel

• B. Perform sales operations

• A. Achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the operation of an organization

Answer explanation

La finalidad de la administración es lograr la eficiencia y eficacia en el funcionamiento de una organización.