mix quiz 2

What is the definition of an organization?

• A grouping of people without any specific purpose

• A transient assembly of individuals

• A deliberate arrangement of people to accomplish some specific purpose

• An unstructured collaboration of individuals

What is one common characteristic of organizations?

• They operate without a specific goal

• They have a distinct purpose (goal)

• They do not require structure

• They are solitary structures

Who are considered managers?

• Individuals who work individually on projects

• Those who negotiate contracts

• Persons who coordinate and integrate others' work to achieve goals

• Individuals focused solely on financial outputs

Which function is NOT one of the four major functions of management?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Controlling

• Implementing

What is efficiency in management?

• Doing things poorly

• Maximizing output with minimal inputs

• Achieving organizational goals

• Making budget estimations

What does the role of 'Figurehead' in management refer to?

• Interpersonal role

• Decisional role

• Informational role

• Technical role

What are first-line managers primarily responsible for?

• Overseeing the work of middle managers

• Making long-term strategic plans

• Managing the work of non-managerial employees

• Making company-wide decisions

What is a key responsibility of top managers?

• Supervising daily operations

• Making organizational-wide decisions

• Implementing tasks set by middle management

• Providing technical skills training

What skill is described as the ability to work well with others?

• Technical skills

• Conceptual skills

• Human skills

• Managerial skills

Which of the following is NOT a type of planning according to the text?

• Informal planning

• Operational planning

• Strategic planning

• Illustrative planning