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What is the primary function of a manager in an organization?

To direct the activities of others (correct)
To perform tasks independently
To make decisions only at the top level
To monitor the progress of the organization

What is the level of management that comprises functional managers and heads of plants?

Top Level Management
First Line Management
Operational Management
Middle Level Management (correct)

What is the outcome of the planning process in management?

A coordinated and consistent set of operations (correct)
A set of unrelated objectives
A random decision-making process
A set of uncoordinated operations

Who is responsible for making organizational decisions and setting policies and strategies?

Top Managers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of management according to the text?

A process of planning, organizing, activating, and controlling (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the planning process in management?

To decide in advance what is to be done (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the management function of organizing?

To combine people and resources into a unified whole to achieve organizational objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the management function of staffing?

To employ and manage people to achieve organizational objectives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of directing in management?

To provide guidance and oversight to subordinates (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for managers to have technical skills?

To work with resources, equipment, and strategies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of managers having human skills?

To get the best out of people that work with them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of conceptual skills in management?

To think of abstract ideas and contextualize them (A) Signup and view all the answers

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