MANA - U1

What is a key characteristic of an organization?

• Individualistic structure

• Randomly assembled goals

• A deliberate arrangement of people to accomplish a specific purpose

• Inefficient use of resources

Which management function involves mobilizing people to achieve goals?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling

What is the primary focus of a first-line manager?

• Creating the organization's vision

• Supervising day-to-day operations

• Advising middle managers

• Preparing long-range plans

Efficiency in management means “Doing the right things.”

• TRUE

• FALSE

Middle managers evaluate managerial performance to determine readiness for promotion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Conceptual skills are primarily about having knowledge and proficiency in a specific field.

• TRUE

• FALSE

_____roles involve acting as a figurehead, leader, and liaison within an organization.

Top managers create the organization's __________ and mission to inspire staff.

The ability to _______ with diverse people and cultures is an important interpersonal skill for managers.

List the four functions of management.