WorksheetsAS Level: 12 - Management & Leadership
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the main purpose of the 'Planning' function in management?
a)
Setting objectives and determining strategies
b)
Hiring and training employees
c)
Controlling and measuring performance
d)
Motivating workers
2.
Which of the following is NOT one of Fayol's five functions of management?
a)
Organizing
b)
Motivating
c)
Commanding
d)
Coordinating
3.
According to Mintzberg, which role involves gathering and transmitting information?
a)
Interpersonal
b)
Informational
c)
Decisional
d)
Functional
4.
In which management role would a manager attend industry conferences to build partnerships?
a)
Monitor
b)
Liaison
c)
Negotiator
d)
Resource Allocator
5.
Which theory suggests that workers need constant supervision and lack creativity?
a)
Theory X
b)
Theory Y
c)
Theory Z
d)
Maslow’s Theory
6.
What does a Theory Y manager believe about workers?
a)
They dislike work and avoid responsibility
b)
They enjoy work and seek responsibility
c)
They require close supervision
d)
They are only motivated by money
7.
Which management style is likely to involve two-way communication and employee participation?
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
d)
Paternalistic
8.
In an autocratic management style, decisions are made:
a)
Collectively with employee input
b)
By the manager alone
c)
Based on customer feedback
d)
By employees only
9.
Which leadership style is best suited for creative industries, allowing employees independence?
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Paternalistic
d)
Laissez-Faire
10.
Who is associated with the 'Functions of Management' theory?
a)
Mintzberg
b)
McGregor
c)
Fayol
d)
Maslow
11.
A manager who assigns resources and makes strategic decisions plays which Mintzberg role?
a)
Entrepreneur
b)
Disturbance Handler
c)
Resource Allocator
d)
Leader
12.
Which management style focuses on a 'father-like' approach with some consultation but final decisions by the manager?
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Paternalistic
d)
Laissez-Faire
13.
In which situation is autocratic leadership MOST appropriate?
a)
Routine team meetings
b)
A crisis requiring quick decisions
c)
Developing a new product
d)
Conducting employee training
14.
A Theory X manager would most likely:
a)
Allow employees to work independently
b)
Closely supervise employees to ensure work is done
c)
Encourage employee feedback
d)
Reward employees for creative ideas
15.
What is one limitation of democratic management?
a)
Reduced employee involvement
b)
Time-consuming consultation process
c)
Lack of control by the manager
d)
Limited access to resources
16.
In Fayol's functions, what does the 'Organizing' function primarily involve?
a)
Setting overall goals
b)
Ensuring resources are in place
c)
Motivating employees
d)
Monitoring performance
17.
Which of the following is a characteristic of laissez-faire management?
a)
High supervision
b)
Limited employee freedom
c)
Broad autonomy for employees
d)
Strict adherence to rules
18.
Which of Mintzberg’s roles focuses on managing unexpected disruptions?
a)
Entrepreneur
b)
Disturbance Handler
c)
Monitor
d)
Leader
19.
Why might a manager choose a paternalistic leadership style?
a)
To give employees full control
b)
To provide guidance while maintaining decision-making authority
c)
To ensure only the manager makes all decisions
d)
To allow employees to set their own goals
20.
What is a potential disadvantage of the autocratic style of leadership?
a)
High employee motivation
b)
Reduced control over employees
c)
Limited employee engagement and feedback
d)
Increased decision-making time
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