Management Functions Quiz

Which management function involves developing strategies for future success?

• Organizing

• Planning

• Controlling

• Leading

What level of management typically handles all 5 functions of management in order to support executive goals?

• Executive Management

• Supervisory Management

• Middle Management

• Operational Management

Which of the following defines the organizing function in management?

• Setting performance standards

• Building a strong team culture

• Motivating employees

• Determining tasks and resources

Which two needs are categorized as Higher-Level Needs in Maslow’s hierarchy?

• Safety and Physiological

• Love and Belonging

• Esteem and Self-Actualization

• Belonging and Esteem

In management, how do Democratic leaders empower their employees?

• Giving employees a paycheck

• Monitoring employees closely

• Limiting employee responsibilities

• Involving employees in decision-making

What does the “leading” function primarily aim to achieve within a team?

• Assign tasks to team members

• Evaluate team performance

• Structure organizational hierarchies

• Influence and motivate employees

What type of goals focus on the long-term, big picture of the business?

• Strategic Goals

• Human Resources Goals

• Risk Management Goals

• Operational Goals

Which motivational theory suggests that certain factors must be met to avoid dissatisfaction at work?

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

• McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y

• Alderfer’s ERG Theory

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

What is an example of a strategic decision made by executives?

• Scheduling employee shifts

• Approving vacation requests

• Conducting performance reviews

• Setting long-term growth targets

What is an example of an operational decision made by executives?

• Scheduling employee shifts

• Approving vacation requests

• Conducting quarterly performance reviews

• All of these