Management Quiz

An organization is ________.

• the physical place where employees work

• a group of individuals performing similar duties

• a structured arrangement of people aimed at achieving specific objectives

• a collective focused on generating profits for its shareholders

What distinguishes managerial employees from nonmanagerial ones?

• Managerial employees earn a higher salary.

• Nonmanagerial employees usually have less formal education.

• Nonmanagerial employees do not supervise others.

• Managerial employees typically work more hours.

The primary duty of a manager is to ________.

• make decisions that contribute to organizational growth

• handle tasks beyond the capabilities of nonmanagerial staff

• act as a bridge between organizational leaders and employees

• guide and supervise the work of others

A supervisor is also known as which of the following?

• team leader

• middle manager

• first-line manager

• top manager

Which type of manager is in charge of making decisions that affect the entire organization and setting its overall goals?

• team leader

• top manager

• department head

• project leader

Efficiency can also be described as ________.

• doing the right things

• doing things correctly

• ensuring tasks are completed

• accomplishing tasks at the appropriate time

Which of the following would represent an increase in manufacturing efficiency?

• reducing the labor required to produce a product

• lowering the product price

• boosting product sales

• enhancing product advertising

Effectiveness is equivalent to ________.

• minimizing costs

• smart management

• achieving goals

• being efficient

Effective management aims for ________.

• low efficiency and high effectiveness

• high efficiency and low effectiveness

• high efficiency and high effectiveness

• moderate efficiency and effectiveness

The fundamental management functions today are considered to be ________.

• planning, coordinating, leading, and monitoring

• planning, organizing, leading, and motivating

• commanding, organizing, leading, and making decisions

• planning, organizing, leading, and controlling