Management Principles and Theories

What is the primary purpose of management?

• To coordinate and oversee activities to achieve organizational objectives.

• To focus solely on profit maximization.

• To increase competition among employees.

• To create unnecessary bureaucracy.

Which of the following is considered a principle of management?

• Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling

• Market analysis and research

• Employee satisfaction surveys

• Budgeting and forecasting

Is management considered an art, a science, or both?

• Neither an art nor a science

• Only a science

• Both

• Only an art

What does the term 'planning' refer to in management?

• Planning is only about budgeting and financial forecasting.

• Planning is the process of evaluating past performance without future objectives.

• Planning involves only the execution of tasks without setting goals.

• Planning is the process of setting objectives and determining how to achieve them.

Who is typically responsible for coordinating activities in an organization?

• Team Leader

• Project Coordinator

• Administrative Assistant

• Manager

What is the role of a manager in an organization?

• To create and implement new policies without consulting others.

• To focus solely on their personal career advancement.

• The role of a manager is to oversee and coordinate the activities of an organization to achieve its objectives.

• To maintain a strict hierarchy without encouraging team collaboration.

Which management style focuses on setting specific objectives?

• Leadership by Consensus

• Laissez-Faire Leadership

• Autocratic Management

• Management by Objectives (MBO)

What does 'management by exception' mean?

• Ignoring deviations to maintain stability

• Delegating all decisions to lower management levels

• Management by exception means focusing on significant deviations from the norm to improve efficiency and decision-making.

• Focusing on all aspects of management equally

Which principle of management involves guiding and motivating employees?

• Leadership

• Management

• Coordination

• Supervision

What is the historical perspective of management theories?

• The historical perspective of management theories shows an evolution from efficiency-focused approaches to more holistic and adaptive frameworks.

• Management theories have remained static since their inception.

• All management theories prioritize employee satisfaction above all else.

• The historical perspective of management theories is irrelevant to modern practices.