General Management Review

Defining objectives and determining the course of action to achieve those objectives is best described as which management function?

• Controlling
• Planning
• Organizing
• Leading

Structuring resources and activities to accomplish organizational goals is the primary focus of which management function?

• Controlling
• Planning
• Organizing
• Leading

Inspiring and motivating employees to work towards achieving organizational goals is the essence of which management function?

• Controlling
• Planning
• Organizing
• Leading

Monitoring performance and taking corrective action when necessary is the main purpose of which management function?

• Controlling
• Planning
• Organizing
• Leading

Which organizational structure is characterized by departments grouped together based on similar functions or specialties?

• Network structure
• Functional structure
• Matrix structure
• Divisional structure

An organizational structure that groups employees based on products, services, customer segments, or geographic regions is known as a:

• Network structure
• Functional structure
• Matrix structure
• Divisional structure

A strategic planning framework that involves analyzing internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats, is known as:

• PESTLE analysis
• Porter's Five Forces
• SWOT analysis
• Value Chain analysis

Setting broad, long-term achievements for the organization aligns with which level of strategic planning?

• Operational planning
• Tactical planning
• Strategic planning
• Contingency planning

Developing specific, short-term actions to implement broader strategic goals is characteristic of:

• Tactical planning
• Strategic planning
• Contingency planning
• Visionary planning

Considering the impact of business decisions on stakeholders such as employees, customers, and the community reflects which aspect of general management?

• Technological innovation
• Operational efficiency
• Social responsibility
• Financial accountability