Effective Manager Skills Quiz

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What is the role of quality in managerial success?

Preventing defects and continuous improvement (correct)

Minimizing the use of resources

Keeping costs low to achieve profits

Fast and timely execution of tasks

Which role involves interacting and managing people according to the text?

Innovation

Decisional roles

Interpersonal roles (correct)

Cost competitiveness

What is the primary focus of service in an organization?

Fast and timely execution

Quality excellence

Minimizing the use of resources

Giving customers what they want or need (correct)

Which of the following is a responsibility of managers in decisional roles?

Making decisions on behalf of the organization and stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of sustainability as mentioned in the text?

Minimizing the use of polluting and nonrenewable resources Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is essential for achieving cost competitiveness?

'Keeping costs low to offer attractive prices' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of middle managers?

Managing major departments Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial skill involves understanding employee motivation and group processes?

Human relations skills Signup and view all the answers

In which department do manufacturing managers mainly focus on?

Product supervision Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes marketing managers from manufacturing managers?

Focus on customer relations and external contact Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of first-line managers' roles?

Carrying out day-to-day activities Signup and view all the answers

Which department has managers who spend less time on the organization's products and services offerings?

Accounting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of management?

To create an environment for employees to work efficiently and productively Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Efficiency' refer to in management?

Achieving goals with minimum input Signup and view all the answers

How do managers help organizations achieve top performance?

By multitasking and switching frequently between tasks Signup and view all the answers

What does the average manager spend just 25% of their time doing?

Working alone Signup and view all the answers

How do managers establish definitions and meanings for their actions?

Through speeches and presentations Signup and view all the answers

What is a core concept of management highlighted in the text?

"Constant Work" Signup and view all the answers

What is a core skill mentioned for effective managers?

Technological ability Signup and view all the answers

What kind of skills are essential for a manager to be more sophisticated as strategists and mentors?

Conceptual and decision skills Signup and view all the answers

Which skill involves the ability to identify threats and opportunities and take action?

Entrepreneurial skill Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of effective managers' interpersonal and communication skills?

Motivating and communicating effectively with others Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial role involves being responsible for the entire organization and its strategic direction?

Executive management Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic skill of effective managers according to the text?

Efficiency as a core skill Signup and view all the answers