10 Questions
What is the nature of management according to the text?
Universal Process
What is the origin of the word 'management'?
Greek word 'nomos'
How did Mary Parker Follet define management?
"the art of getting things done through people"
What do managers need complete assistance from to achieve their goals?
Middle and lower degrees of management
What is the most significant aim of all management pursuits?
To achieve the purposes of a firm
Management is the process of getting things done through the use of technology and automation.
False
Effective management is essential for accomplishing the intentions of an organization.
True
The nature of management is limited to specific industries and businesses.
False
Managers set achievable goals and then direct execution on all aspects to achieve them.
True
Mary Parker Follet defined management as 'the art of getting things done through machines and tools'
False
Test your knowledge of the basic principles of management and its origins with this introductory quiz. Explore the concept of management as a process of getting things done through people and understanding the unpredictable nature of human behavior.
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