TACN 1

What activities does the planning function involve?

• Setting objectives, analyzing trends, and determining strategies.

• Assigning roles and creating systems.

• Measuring performance and taking corrective actions.

• Guiding and supervising employees.

What role does the coordinating function play in achieving organizational goals?

• It sets strategies to address future challenges

• It measures and evaluates performance to maintain standards

• It ensures departments work together toward common objectives, preventing misalignment or duplicated efforts

• It guides employees and fosters commitment to achieve goals

How does the controlling function help managers maintain performance standards?

• It designs structures and assigns roles to coordinate resources

• It measures and evaluates performance to ensure goals are met, taking corrective actions when necessary

• It sets objectives and analyzes trends for future planning

• It provides clear support and fosters employee commitment

What skills does the commanding function require from managers, and why is it more than just giving orders?

• Setting objectives and analyzing trends. It provides direction for the organization

• Designing structures and assigning roles. It ensures efficient task allocation

• Guiding, leading, and supervising employees. It provides clear support and fosters commitment to achieve goals

• Measuring performance and taking corrective actions. It maintains standards

How does an organizational structure influence the execution of management functions?

• It measures performance to ensure goals are met

• It defines roles, responsibilities, and communication flows, simplifying management functions and enhancing efficiency

• It guides employees and fosters commitment to achieve goals

• It analyzes trends to prepare for future challenges

Why must managers focus on both efficiency and organizational goals in their work?

• o design structures and assign roles effectively

• To ensure efficiency by optimizing resources and achieving organizational goals for performance and long-term success

• To measure performance and take corrective actions

• To guide employees and foster commitment

What risks does an organization face without effective management?

• Risks include lack of direction, waste, and failure

• Risks include duplicated efforts only

• Risks include inefficient resource use only

• Risks include failure to set objectives

1. The process of achieving organizational goals through planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources is called __________

• 1. Consultant

• 1. Management

• 1. Promotion

• 1. Crisis

1. A __________ is responsible for overseeing a specific group of tasks or a department in a business

• 1. Strategy

• 1. Subordinate

• 1. Manager

• 1. Objective

1. Setting goals and determining strategies to achieve them is part of the __________ function

• 1. Controlling

• 1. Planning

• 1. Leading

• 1. Organizing