MGMD123 PRINCIPLE OF MANAGEMENT

Who is a manager?

• Someone who controls a group of staff

• Someone who coordinates and oversees the work of other people

• Someone who works independently in a team

• Someone who makes decisions only for top management

What is the role of first-line managers?

• Managing middle managers

• Managing the work of non-managerial employees

• Making organization-wide decisions

• Managing financial resources

Which of the following is NOT one of the three common characteristics of an organization?

• A distinct purpose

• Composed of people

• A deliberate structure

• Profit-making objective

Why are managers important to organizations?

• They ensure employee satisfaction

• They handle all technical aspects of a business

• They are critical to getting things done in organizations

• They work directly with clients and customers

Which of the following defines management effectiveness?

• Doing things right

• Maximizing input resources

• Attaining organizational goals

• Monitoring employee performance

Which of the following is NOT one of the four functions of management?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Monitoring

According to Mintzberg, which role involves making decisions or choices?

• Interpersonal

• Informational

• Decisional

• Technical

What skill is most important for top managers?

• Human skills

• Technical skills

• Conceptual skills

• Analytical skills

Which factor is NOT reshaping the manager's job?

• Technology

• Social media

• Employee satisfaction

• Disruptive innovation

What is disruptive innovation?

• A minor change in the current processes

• An innovation that maintains the status quo

• A radical change that transforms the market or industry

• A short-term technological trend