Management Functions and Roles Quiz

According to George & Jerry, what are the four fundamental functions of management?

• Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling

• Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing

• Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling

• Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Controlling

What is the basic function of management?

• Controlling

• Planning

• Organizing

• Staffing

What does the keyword 'POSDCORB' stand for?

• Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Co-ordination, Reporting, Budgeting

• Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling, Reporting, Budgeting

• Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Co-ordination, Reporting, Budgeting, Leading

• Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Co-ordination, Reporting

What is the main purpose of staffing?

• To put the right man on the right job

• To organize resources

• To control activities

• To plan for the future

What does directing involve?

• Influencing, guiding, supervising, motivating subordinates

• Planning and organizing resources

• Controlling and evaluating performance

• Staffing and recruiting employees

What is the process of controlling?

• Measurement of accomplishment against standards

• Planning future actions

• Organizing resources

• Directing employees

What are the interpersonal roles of managers?

• Figurehead, Leader, Liaison

• Monitor, Disseminator, Spokesperson

• Entrepreneur, Disturbance handler, Resource Allocator

• Leader, Negotiator, Resource Allocator

What is the role of a manager as a spokesperson?

• Represents the organization to external groups

• Motivates and guides employees

• Collects information from internal sources

• Maintains communication within the organization

What does the principle of division of work state?

• Specialized tasks lead to increased efficiency

• All tasks should be shared equally

• Work should be done by teams

• Tasks should be rotated among employees

What is the principle of unity of command?

• Each employee should report to one superior

• Employees should work in teams

• All decisions should come from top management

• Employees should have multiple supervisors