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Management

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type or level of management do strategic managers who prepare general and long-term goals for the organization fall under?

a)

low-level

b)

middle-level

c)

top-level

d)

unit-level

2.

What type or level of management communicates directly with and trains the staff?

a)

low-level

b)

middle-level

c)

top-level

d)

unit-level

3.

What type or level of management do tactical managers who implement general plans in their respective departments fall under?

a)

low-level

b)

middle-level

c)

top-level

d)

unit-level

4.
Which of the following are examples of first-line management job titles:
a)
President, senior vice president, and chief executive officer
b)
Collections supervisor, crew chief, and production supervisor
c)
Company vice president, department head, and regional sales manager
d)
Senior vice president, chief financial officer, and regional vice president
5.
Which of the following statements about first-line management is true:
a)
First-line managers are not responsible for carrying out middle management’s plans.
b)
First-line managers never work side-by-side with their employees.
c)
Businesses typically hire their first-line managers from inside the company.
d)
There are normally fewer first-line managers than middle or top-level managers.
6.
Which of the following is not included in Level of Management?
a)
Top Level Management
b)
First Line/ Supervisory Management
c)
Sub Level Management
d)
Middle Level Management
7.

Which of the following are examples of top-level management

a)

chief executive officer

b)

Floor supervisor, area supervisor, and section manager

c)

supervisor

d)

Department head, and regional sales manager

8.

Which of the following is an important function of mid-level management

a)

To prepare workers’ daily schedules

b)

To serve as a link between top-level and first-line management

c)

To make sure projects meet deadlines

d)

To establish long-term objectives for the company

9.

Which of the following is not part of Top Level Management?

a)

President

b)

Chief Executive Officer

c)

Chief financial officer 

d)

Supervisor

10.

Which is not the function of the First Line/ Supervisory Management?

a)

Supervise workers

b)

Oversee daily operations

c)

Directing and controlling primary functions

d)

Give salary raise

11.

Management responsible for establishing departmental policies

a)

Top Management

b)

Middle Management

c)

First Level Management

d)

None of the above

12.

Which of the following are examples of middle-management

a)

Floor supervisor, area supervisor, and section manager

b)

Chief executive officer

c)

Supervisor

d)

Department head, and regional sales manager

13.
Which of the following is the main purpose of management:
a)
To obtain the needed resources
b)
To reach a specific level of productivity
c)
To accomplish the business’s goals
d)
To create a pleasant working atmosphere
14.
A manager who helps an employee count the money in a cash drawer and prepare a bank deposit is demonstrating
a)
Natural talent
b)
Creativity
c)
Technical skills
d)
Aggressive behavior
15.

Who are managers?

a)

people who physically produce goods and services by working on specific tasks

b)

people who allocate and monitor the use of organizational resources in the form of information, materials, money and people

c)

people who acquire goods and services by thinking on specific tasks

d)

people who allocate and monitor the use of organizational resources in the form of money and people only

16.

Which of the following is NOT a level of management?

a)

top manager

b)

middle manager

c)

first- line manager

d)

executive manager

17.

Middle managers are managers who ........

a)

may be directors, chief executive officers, presidents and vice presidents

b)

are responsible for the management of employees directly engaged in producing the goods or services provided by the business

c)

are responsible for major areas of organizational activity

d)

are the ones who set policies and procedures and make final business decisions

18.

The strategic level of management is considered to be .............

a)

top level management

b)

middle management

c)

lower- level management

d)

organised management

19.
Members tend to make more demands on the leader, show less cooperation and are unable to work independently.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
20.
This leader encourages group members to participate, but retains the final say over the decision-making process.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
21.
This leadership style can be effective in situations where group members are highly qualified in an area of expertise.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
22.
Provides clear expectations for what needs to be done and how it should be done.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
23.
This leader offers guidance to the group, but also participates in the group and allows input from others.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
24.
Make decisions independently with little or no input from others.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
25.
Generally, the most effective leadership style.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
26.
Under this leadership members often feel engaged in the process and are more motivated and creative.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
27.
Clear division between the leader and the followers.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
28.
This leader offers little or no guidance and leaves decision- making up to the group.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
29.
Under this type of leadership, participants may be less productive but offer higher quality work.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
30.
Under this leadership members are often the LEAST productive.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
31.
The best definition of a firm's  organizational structure is
a)
it shows exactly what job everyone does
b)
it shows a plan of the offices and factory
c)
it shows the management structure & responsibilities
32.
What is delegation?
a)
Giving authority to junior managers to do a particular task
b)
Passing down full responsibility to subordinates
c)
Ordering workers to do certain jobs
d)
Keeping full control with senior managers
33.
An advantage of delegation is
a)
workers have less work to do
b)
managers can concentrate on more important tasks
c)
managers lose some of their responsibilities
d)
managers can control subordinates more  closely
34.
The chain of command in an organisation is
a)
the link that exists between different departments
b)
the method of communication used in the organisation
c)
the line of authority flowing down the organisation
35.
The span of control can be defined as
a)
the number of subordinates directly controled by one manager
b)
the number of departments in a business
c)
the number of managers who report directly to each worker
d)
the number of levels in a firm's hierarchy
36.
One of the benefits of wider spans of control is that
a)
delegation is wanted as many people are heard by the manager
b)
it will lead to a long chain of command
c)
there will be more managers in the organisation
37.

The best definition of a firm’s organisational structure is that:

a)

1) it shows exactly what job everyone does

b)

2) it shows a plan of the offices and factory

c)

3) it shows the levels of management and division of responsibilities

d)

4) it refers to the way in which products are made and pass through the factory

38.
In what type of leadership style do managers take all decisions?
a)
Autocratic leadership
b)
Democratic leadership
c)
Laissez-faire leadership
d)
Centralised leadership
39.
An advantage of a short chain of command is that
a)
the company will gain unlimited liability
b)
managers will have greater bonuses
c)
fringe benefits will become more common
d)
communication between managers and staff will improve
40.
An advantage of a short chain of command is that
a)
the company will gain unlimited liability
b)
managers will have greater bonuses
c)
fringe benefits will become more common
d)
communication between managers and staff will improve
41.
The best definition of a firm's  organizational structure is
a)
it shows exactly what job everyone does
b)
it shows a plan of the offices and factory
c)
it shows the management structure & responsibilities
42.

Which management level is responsible for setting overall company strategy and goals?

a)

Top

b)

Middle

c)

Frontline

d)

Operational

43.

Who is responsible for hiring or firing top executives and key personnel?

a)

Top management

b)

Middle management

c)

Frontline management

d)

Supervisory management

44.

What is a key responsibility of middle management?

a)

Developing departmental strategies and objectives

b)

Setting overall company strategy

c)

Interacting with customers

d)

Assigning tasks to employees

45.

Which management level is involved in coordinating activities between different departments?

a)

Middle

b)

Top

c)

Frontline

d)

Supervisory

46.

Who is responsible for providing feedback and guidance to frontline managers and employees?

a)

Middle management

b)

Top management

c)

Frontline management

d)

Supervisory management

47.

Which management level is tasked with assigning tasks and responsibilities to employees?

a)

Frontline

b)

Middle

c)

Top

d)

Executive

48.

Who is responsible for training and coaching employees to perform their duties effectively?

a)

Frontline management

b)

Middle management

c)

Top management

d)

Supervisory management

49.

Which management level resolves day-to-day operational issues?

a)

Frontline

b)

Middle

c)

Top

d)

Executive

50.

Who interacts with customers and addresses their concerns?

a)

Frontline management

b)

Middle management

c)

Top management

d)

Supervisory management

51.

Who is responsible for implementing policies and procedures within their team or department?

a)

Frontline management

b)

Middle management

c)

Top management

d)

Executive management

52.

Which management level is responsible for representing the company to stakeholders and the public?

a)

Top

b)

Middle

c)

Frontline

d)

Supervisory

53.

Which management level is involved in monitoring and evaluating departmental performance?

a)

Middle

b)

Top

c)

Frontline

d)

Executive

54.

An organisational_______ is a way to arrange people and work in a business.

a)

chain

b)

command

c)

structure

55.

The organisational structure organises the levels of_________

in a business.

a)

lines

b)

complex

c)

management

56.
A leader motivates others toward a:
a)
Common goal
b)
High salary
c)
Leadership style
d)
Leadership skill
57.

Which type of leadership style involves managers and employees working together in unison to make decisions?

a)

Democratic

b)

Laissez-faire

c)

Autocratic

58.

What is an advantage of laissez-faire style of leadership?

a)

It leaves room for decision making to more innovative

b)

Roles of responsibility are clearer

c)

It makes employees feel more supported

59.

What is meant by leadership?

a)

Someone that tells employees what to do

b)

The act of guiding a group or team to achieve a certain goal

c)

Inspiring staff members to achieve their dreams

60.

What are the advantages of autocratic leadership?

a)

It is an innovative style of leadership

b)

Decisions are made quickly and by the most experienced members of staff

c)

Employees ideas and creativity are not usually considered

61.

What are the disadvantages of laissez-faire leadership?

a)

Employees creativity isn't usually considered and employees could become demotivated

b)

Employees are scared of management and are not allowed to make decisions

c)

It is unclear who takes responsibility and can lead to poor performance if inexperienced staff aren't supported

62.

What are the advantages of democratic leadership?

a)

Employees are highly motivated and accepting of change

b)

Employees are lazy and scared of change

c)

Decisions are made quickly and efficiently

63.

A laissez-faire leadership style ensures that tasks are completed on time and deadlines are always met

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Decision making can be very slow when it comes to Democratic leadership

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Decisions are made quickly when there is an Autocratic leadership style

a)

True

b)

False

66.

" It is effective when the leader wants to keep employees informed about matters affecting them. ."


Which leadership style is this?

a)

Autocratic

b)

Democratic

c)

Laissez-faire

d)

Bureaucratic

67.
You find yourself in a group in a class that has to write and put together a dramatic presentation that will be filmed on video. There are people of all types of abilities in the group and most seem pretty keen on doing the project.
Which leadership style would be appropriate?

a)
Authoritarian
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-faire
68.
This leader encourages group members to participate, but retains the final say over the decision-making process.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
69.
This leadership style can be effective in situations where group members are highly qualified in an area of expertise.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire
70.
Provides clear expectations for what needs to be done and how it should be done.
a)
Autocratic
b)
Democratic
c)
Laissez-Faire