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Functions of Management: Staffing and Directing

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Functions of Management: Staffing and Directing

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What is the main purpose of staffing according to the text?

To ensure proper communication within the organization

To provide monetary incentives to employees

To supervise and oversee subordinates

To put the right person in the right job (correct)

Which function of management involves influencing, guiding, and supervising subordinates?

Directing (correct)

Controlling

Motivation

Staffing

What does leadership involve according to the text?

Passing information from one person to another

Guiding and influencing subordinates' work direction (correct)

Measuring accomplishments against standards

Monetary incentives for employees

Which process involves checking progress towards objectives and correcting deviations if necessary?

Controlling Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of motivation based on the text?

To inspire and encourage employees to work zealously Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial function involves overseeing the work of subordinates by their superiors?

Supervision Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a manager in the Figurehead role?

Representing the organization symbolically Signup and view all the answers

Which role involves coordinating activities and resolving conflicts between different groups within the organization?

Liaison Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Spokesperson role of a manager?

Representing the organization externally Signup and view all the answers

What does the Entrepreneurial role of a manager primarily involve?

Encouraging innovation and change Signup and view all the answers

Which role focuses on taking corrective action when an organization faces unexpected difficulties?

Disturbance Handler Signup and view all the answers

In which role does a manager act as a conduit for communication between different departments or teams?