Importance of Staffing, Directing, and Controlling in Management
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Which component requires precise plans for non-repetitive tasks with time phasing and budgeting?

  • Programmes (correct)
  • Procedure
  • Rules
  • Policy

What defines the manner or method by which work is to be performed in a standard and uniform way?

  • Rules
  • Programmes
  • Policy
  • Procedure (correct)

What explicitly tells the members of an organization what they can or cannot do?

  • Programmes
  • Policy
  • Procedure
  • Rules (correct)

In the context of opening branches in different locations, what involves allocating funds and setting specific timeframes for various tasks?

<p>Programmes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is described as a standing plan acting as a means of implementing a policy?

<p>Procedure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component enforces discipline by specifying actions needed to be taken in particular situations?

<p>Rules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is not an element of directing mentioned in the text?

<p>Budgeting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To compare actual performance with set standards and take corrective action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as an importance of controlling in the text?

<p>Facilitates resource allocation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state as the reason for the need of coordination in an organization?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as a function of management in the self-test questions?

<p>Budgeting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best definition of the term 'procedure' as mentioned in the match the following section?

<p>A formal method of performing a task (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of supervision?

<p>To ensure efficient task performance according to procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is communication described in the text?

<p>A two-way process of passing information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is leadership defined as in the text?

<p>Guiding and influencing the work of subordinates (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of motivation according to the text?

<p>To inspire subordinates towards achieving organizational objectives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor is the success of an enterprise dependent upon, according to the text?

<p>Quality of its leadership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does communication become complete according to the text?

<p>When there is some response from the receiver of information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Transfer in an organization?

<p>To shift employees between jobs or departments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the management context, what does Directing primarily involve?

<p>Issuing orders, instructions, and motivating employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of an organization towards Compensation?

<p>Offering competitive wages and rewards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Compensation important for organizations?

<p>To help in employee retention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the actual work in an organization according to the text?

<p>Executing the directing function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Transfer differ from Compensation in an organization?

<p>Transfer ensures job security, while Compensation doesn't (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic functions of management according to the text?

<p>Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the importance of management functions?

<p>Management functions are required to achieve organizational objectives in a planned and integrated manner. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of management provided by G.R. Terry?

<p>Management is a distinct process consisting of planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling to accomplish stated objectives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of coordination in management according to the text?

<p>Coordination is the essence of management, ensuring the integration of all management functions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between planning and controlling according to the text?

<p>Planning is a prerequisite for effective controlling, as controlling ensures the achievement of planned objectives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of management according to the text?

<p>To achieve organizational objectives through coordinated efforts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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