Management Functions Quiz

In what order to managers typically perform the managerial functions?

• organising, planning, controlling, leading

• organising, leading, planning, controlling

• planning, organising, leading, controlling

• planning, organising, controlling, leading

What are the three interpersonal roles of managers?

• Figurehead, leader, liaison

• Spokesperson, leader, coordinator

• Director, coordinator, disseminator

• Communicator, organiser, spokesperson

At what level of an organisation does a corporate manager operate?

• Functional

• Operational

• Middle level

• Top level

Based on importance, planning can be______________

• Formal and Informal

• Proactive and Reactive

• Long-term and Short- term

• Strategic and Operational

Which one of the following is not a key management skill in planning?

• Conceptual skills

• Analytical skills

• IT and computing skills

• Communication skills

What is a definition of an objective?

• A defined specified outcome to be achieved in the long-term

• A clear set of goals to be attained given a set number of resources.

• A clearly defined and measurable outcome to be achieved over a specified timeframe.

To what time-frame do strategic plans state?

• Long- term

• Medium- term

• Short term

• Unspecified time it takes to achieve an aim

What does the acronym SMART stand for?

• Suitable, measurable, actionable, rewarded, timely

• Specific, measurable, actionable, resourced and timely

• Standardised, measurable, achievable, rewarded and timely

• Specific, measurable, achievable, rewarded and timely

First step in planning process is to

• Set an objective

• Evaluate alternatives

• Determine strength and weaknesses

• None of above

Top management works on

• Strategic plan

• Corporate plan

• Budgeting

• Both a&b