MOB - Unit 1

Which of the following best defines management?

• Getting things done through others

• Managing resources only

• Working individually for a goal

• Only focusing on employee welfare

Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Management'?

• Elton Mayo

• Frederick Taylor

• Henri Fayol

• Peter Drucker

Which of the following is NOT a function of management?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Controlling

• Competing

Management is considered a science because:

• It is based on universal principles

• It is purely theoretical

• It deals with technical skills

• It uses intuition

Which one of these is NOT part of the evolution of management thought?

• Scientific Management

• Human Relations Movement

• Systems Theory

• Emotional Management Theory

The process of choosing among alternatives is known as:

• Organizing

• Decision making

• Staffing

• Delegating

Which function of management involves determining objectives and the steps to achieve them?

• Controlling

• Directing

• Organizing

• Planning

The process of recruiting, selecting, training, and developing employees is known as:

• Controlling

• Staffing

• Directing

• Organizing

Which of the following involves measuring performance and taking corrective action?

• Controlling

• Directing

• Staffing

• Organizing

The principle of 'Unity of Command' states:

• An employee should receive orders from multiple managers

• An employee should receive orders from one manager only

• Managers should report to subordinates

• Managers should not give orders