Managing in LTOs Quiz

What is the primary difference between Commercial LTOs and Not-for-Profit (NFP) LTOs?

• Commercial LTOs aim to meet market demand while NFP LTOs focus on educational services without profit generation.

• Commercial LTOs are publicly funded, whereas NFP LTOs are privately funded.

• NFP LTOs provide language education only for government employees.

• Commercial LTOs only offer online courses.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the manager of a Public Sector School in Hong Kong?

• Balancing administrative tasks with enhancing teacher quality.

• Managing a mix of full-time and contract teachers.

• Reporting to the Education Department.

• Overseeing teacher development and resolving complaints.

In which LTO type is the focus on teacher recruitment, curriculum development, and quality assurance, as described in the UK example?

• Commercial LTOs

• Not-for-Profit (NFP) LTOs

• Public Sector LTOs

• Owner-run Frontisteria

What is a key responsibility of a manager in the English Language Support Unit in the Middle East?

• Teacher recruitment

• Securing funding and navigating inter-faculty politics

• Staff performance management

• Managing departmental budgets

Which of the following best describes a for-profit LTO, like the one in Japan?

• Teachers have high autonomy in decision-making.

• It has a flexible, decentralized corporate structure.

• Strict company guidelines are followed in lesson planning and staffing.

• Its main goal is social development, not profit.

What is a significant challenge for Melina, who manages the Owner-Run Frontisteria in Greece?

• Ensuring the school meets regulatory and quality standards.

• Competing with other local language schools.

• Managing resources efficiently within a public institution.

• Balancing personal work and aspirations.

Which management function involves inspiring and guiding staff to execute plans effectively?

• Planning

• Leading/Motivating

• Organizing

• Controlling

According to Drucker, which of the following is NOT a key task for management?

• Define the institution’s purpose and mission.

• Make the workforce productive and accountable.

• Focus primarily on profit generation.

• Address social responsibilities and impacts.

What does 'controlling' in management involve?

• Anticipating future needs and setting goals.

• Arranging resources to achieve objectives.

• Inspiring and guiding staff to execute the plan.

• Monitoring performance and adjusting strategies when necessary.

What is a key responsibility of Human Resource Management (HR) in LTOs?

• Overseeing financial reporting

• Recruitment and employee development

• Budgeting for the school’s operational needs

• Managing the curriculum design process