Management Quiz

Which of the following best defines management?

• Supervising only top-level employees

• Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources

• Making sure all tasks are completed without planning

• Issuing commands to subordinates

Which level of management is responsible for formulating strategic goals?

• First-line managers

• Supervisors

• Middle-line managers

• Top-line managers

Which function of management involves motivating and influencing employees?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling

Which of the following is NOT a managerial function?

• Planning

• Advertising

• Organizing

• Controlling

Mintzberg's interpersonal roles include all EXCEPT:

• Leader

• Figurehead

• Disseminator

• Liaison

Which managerial skill involves the ability to work well with others?

• Technical skill

• Interpersonal skill

• Conceptual skill

• Analytical skill

First-line managers are also known as:

• Strategic managers

• Tactical managers

• Operational managers

• Visionary managers

Which role involves representing the organization in negotiations?

• Spokesperson

• Negotiator

• Resource Allocator

• Entrepreneur

Middle-level managers are also referred to as:

• Administrative officers

• Tactical managers

• Supervisory staff

• Operational controllers

Which management function includes comparing performance to goals?

• Planning

• Directing

• Controlling

• Organizing