IGCSE Business Studies - 2.2.2/3 Leadership and Management Quiz

Which of the following is not one of the five main functions of management?

• Planning

• Organising

• Marketing

• Controlling

Planning as a function of management involves:

• Giving orders to employees

• Setting objectives and outlining how to achieve them

• Organising staff schedules

• Controlling production costs

What is the primary purpose of organising in management?

• To ensure employees are supervised effectively

• To structure resources efficiently to achieve objectives

• To increase the number of employees

• To provide financial incentives

The function of coordinating ensures that:

• Employees are supervised at all times

• All departments work together towards business goals

• Only senior managers make decisions

• Financial records are updated regularly

Commanding in management means:

• Giving employees clear instructions on what to do

• Letting employees make all the decisions

• Ensuring financial records are accurate

• Delegating all responsibilities to junior staff

Controlling as a management function involves:

• Giving promotions to employees

• Monitoring performance and making corrections

• Setting up a new business

• Increasing wages

Delegation refers to:

• Assigning authority and tasks to subordinates

• Taking full control of all business operations

• Letting employees make all decisions

Which of the following is a benefit of delegation for managers?

• It increases their workload

• It allows them to focus on strategic decisions

• It reduces employee motivation

• It leads to micromanagement

Delegation can increase motivation in employees because:

• They receive full control over the business

• It gives them more responsibility and trust

• They work fewer hours

• They no longer have to follow company policies

Which of the following is a risk of too much control and lack of trust in delegation?

• Employees feel more independent

• Employees may lose motivation and confidence

• Managers have more free time

• Employees work faster and more efficiently