Quiz on Principles of Maritime Management

Who are managers?

• Individuals who work independently

• Someone who works with and through other people

• Individuals who only set organizational goals

• People who only supervise lower-level employees

What is the primary responsibility of top managers?

• Setting organizational goals and defining strategies

• Directly supervising nonsupervisory employees

• Managing a single department

• Translating executive orders into operations

Which title is typically associated with top managers?

• Department head

• Supervisor

• Chief executive officer (CEO)

• Line manager

What do middle managers primarily do?

• Directly manage nonsupervisory employees

• Set organizational goals

• Translate executive orders into operations

• Oversee the entire organization

What is the role of first-line managers?

• Directly responsible for production of goods and services

• Responsible for overall direction

• Set organizational strategies

• Manage major departments

What type of managers are responsible for departments performing a single functional task?

• First-line managers

• Top managers

• Middle managers

• Functional managers

Which of the following is NOT a type of management functional task?

• Operations

• Marketing

• Finance

• Sales Management

What is one of the basic roles of a manager?

• Only making decisions

• Managing finances

• Dealing with people

• Performing technical tasks

Which skill is essential for effective management?

• Technical skills only

• Ability to work alone

• Interpersonal skills

• Physical strength

What do informational roles of managers involve?

• Making decisions

• Processing of information

• Dealing with people

• Supervising employees