Corporate Social Responsibility and Management Characteristics Quiz

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What is one way organizations contribute to the uplift of society as part of Corporate Social Responsibility?

Building hospitals and schools (correct)

Holding internal training programs

Sponsoring sports events

Investing in luxury resorts

Which term describes the nature of management that applies to all types of organizations?

Specialized

Universal (correct)

Flexible

Niche-oriented

What is a defining characteristic of goal-oriented management?

Ignoring personnel efforts

Achieving organizational objectives (correct)

Unplanned resource allocation

Random decision-making

In what way is management a continuous process?

It consists of functions like planning, organizing, directing, and controlling Signup and view all the answers

What does management involve besides the administration of people?

Managing work, processes, and operations Signup and view all the answers

Why is management considered a group activity within an organization?

To integrate human and other resources for desired objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a supervisor's job?

Supervising workers Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plan is used by supervisors to accomplish their job responsibilities?

Operational plans Signup and view all the answers

What type of plan leads to the achievement of tactical plans according to the text?

Operational plans Signup and view all the answers

In the organizational structure, where do supervisors generally position themselves?

At the operational level Signup and view all the answers

Apart from strategic, tactical, and operational plans, what other plan should supervisors develop?

Contingency plan Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key activities involved in a supervisor's role according to the text?

Observing, guiding, and monitoring workers Signup and view all the answers

What does organizational effectiveness imply?

Achieving objectives within given resources Signup and view all the answers

How are various organizational plans arranged according to the text?

In a hierarchy where higher order plans help derive lower order plans Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a supervisor in relation to the organizational mission?

To follow the mission set by authorities and suggest improvements Signup and view all the answers

According to Mc Farland, what are objectives in an organization?

Aims or purposes that organizations wish to achieve over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the end result for which organizations strive according to the text?

Mission, purpose, goal, or target achievement Signup and view all the answers

How does effectiveness lead to organizational success based on the provided information?

It ensures that objectives are achieved and contributes to success Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after identifying alternatives in the decision-making process?

Select the best course of action Signup and view all the answers

How are alternatives evaluated in decision-making?

By using software packages Signup and view all the answers

What type of plans are derived to support the main plan?

Derivative/supportive plans Signup and view all the answers

Why is measuring and controlling the process important in planning?

To check progress and take remedial action Signup and view all the answers

In decision-making, what role do software packages play in evaluating alternatives?

They help in evaluating alternatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing derivative/supportive plans after selecting the best course of action?

To formulate additional plans supporting the main plan Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence the choice of a planning period?

Lead time in development, recovery of capital investment, and length of commitment already made Signup and view all the answers

Why should a planning period be long enough to fulfill already made commitments?

To fulfill agreements and obligations Signup and view all the answers

Which factor should be considered while deciding the planning period for a new project?

Lead time in development and commercialization Signup and view all the answers

Why is the payback period important in influencing the planning period?

It affects the recovery of capital investment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration in establishing the duration of a plan?

Ensuring commitment fulfillment Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a small manufacturer to make annual plans?

To ensure timely commercialization of ideas Signup and view all the answers