Management Quiz

Which of the following best defines management?

• Doing tasks quickly

• Getting things done through others

• Supervising employees

• Hiring and firing people

What are the four basic functions of management?

• Planning, Hiring, Evaluating, Terminating

• Organizing, Directing, Controlling, Delegating

• Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling

• Directing, Planning, Hiring, Rewarding

A manager who develops strategies for long-term goals works at what level?

• First-line manager

• Middle manager

• Top manager

• Supervisory manager

First-line managers are mainly responsible for:

• Strategic planning

• Overseeing company vision

• Day-to-day operations

• Managing external relations

Which of these is NOT one of Mintzberg’s managerial roles?

• Informational

• Interpersonal

• Strategic

• Decisional

Which managerial role involves representing the organization to outsiders?

• Disseminator

• Figurehead

• Spokesperson

• Entrepreneur

The process of determining organizational goals is called:

• Organizing

• Planning

• Leading

• Controlling

Leading involves:

• Monitoring performance

• Making rules

• Motivating and directing people

• Setting goals

Controlling ensures that:

• Employees have fun

• Organizational goals are met

• Supplies are delivered

• Budgets are cut

Who is responsible for translating strategic goals into specific operational plans?

• Top managers

• First-line managers

• Shareholders

• Middle managers