Understanding Management Principles

What is the primary role of a manager in an organization?

• To perform technical tasks

• To coordinate and oversee the work of others

• To develop new products

• To handle customer complaints

Which of the following is NOT a type of management?

• Top management

• Middle management

• Operational management

• Financial management

Which function of management involves setting goals and deciding how to achieve them?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling

What is the first step in the decision-making process?

• Identifying alternatives

• Evaluating alternatives

• Defining the problem

• Implementing the decision

Which leadership style is characterized by a high level of control and decision-making by the leader?

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

• Transformational

What is the main purpose of an organizational structure?

• To increase employee salaries

• To define roles and responsibilities

• To improve customer satisfaction

• To reduce production costs

Which type of management is primarily responsible for implementing the policies and plans developed by top management?

• Top management

• Middle management

• First-line management

• Strategic management

Which function of management involves monitoring performance and making necessary changes?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling

In the decision-making process, what is the step that follows identifying alternatives?

• Implementing the decision

• Evaluating alternatives

• Defining the problem

• Selecting the best alternative

Which leadership style encourages participation and input from group members?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez-faire

• Transactional