MCQs on Introduction to Management

The word ‘management’ is derived from:

• Greek word Manus

• Latin word Manus + Agere

• French word Manage

• German word Mannschaft

Management is concerned with:

• Only planning

• Only controlling

• Coordinating activities of people

• Selling goods

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of management?

• Goal-oriented

• Universal in nature

• Temporary activity

• Continuous process

Scope of management includes:

• Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, Controlling

• Only Organising and Directing

• Only Staffing and Supervising

• Only Planning and Controlling

Which of the following is NOT a level of management?

• Top level

• Middle level

• Operational (lower) level

• Technical level

Strategic decisions are usually taken by:

• Top-level management

• Middle-level management

• Lower-level management

• Workers

Management is important because it:

• Creates employment

• Ensures optimum use of resources

• Maintains law and order

• Increases population

Which of the following statements best describes Administration?

• Concerned with execution of policies

• Concerned with formulation of policies

• Concerned only with staffing

• Concerned with marketing

“Management is what managers do.” This definition was given by:

• Henry Fayol

• Koontz & O’Donnell

• Peter Drucker

• George Terry

Management is considered as a:

• Pure Science

• Pure Art

• Both Science and Art

• Philosophy only