Lesson 1 Understanding Management

What is the primary focus of management?

• Increasing employee turnover

• Maximizing profits

• Getting things done effectively and efficiently

• Minimizing costs

Which of the following best describes effectiveness?

• Doing things right

• Doing the right things

• Overseeing others' work

• Completing tasks quickly

What is the main difference between managerial and nonmanagerial employees?

• Nonmanagerial employees are responsible for planning

• Managerial employees oversee the activities of others

• Nonmanagerial employees oversee others' work

• Managerial employees work directly on tasks

Which of the following is NOT a function of management?

• Marketing

• Leading

• Organizing

• Planning

What is the role of nonmanagerial employees?

• To oversee the work of others

• To develop strategies

• To work directly on tasks

• To manage resources

What does efficiency refer to in management?

• Doing the right things

• Achieving goals with minimal resources

• Overseeing others' work

• Completing tasks quickly

What is the primary responsibility of managers?

• To avoid responsibility

• To perform tasks without supervision

• To oversee the activities of others

• To work independently

Which of the following statements is true about managerial employees?

• They do not have work duties related to overseeing others

• They work directly on tasks

• They are not responsible for any tasks

• They may have work duties not related to overseeing others

What is the definition of management?

• The process of getting things done effectively and efficiently

• The process of increasing employee satisfaction

• The process of maximizing profits

• The process of minimizing costs

Which of the following is a characteristic of effectiveness?

• Completing tasks quickly

• Achieving goals with minimal resources

• Doing the right things

• Doing things right