8 Questions
Which of the following management functions involves defining goals, objectives, and actions to achieve them?
Planning
What is the principle of management that states each employee reports to only one manager?
Unity of Command
Which of Fayol's 14 Principles of Management refers to the arrangement of resources and personnel to achieve efficiency?
Order
What is the management function that involves motivating, influencing, and directing employees?
Leading
Which of the following is NOT one of Fayol's 14 Principles of Management?
Customer Satisfaction
What is the management principle that emphasizes the importance of fair and adequate compensation for employees?
Remuneration
Which of the following is a result of effective 'Span of Control'?
Effective delegation of tasks
What is the management principle that emphasizes the importance of job security and stability for employees?
Stability of Tenure
Study Notes
Management Functions
- Planning: defining goals, objectives, and actions to achieve them
- Organizing: allocating resources, assigning tasks, and structuring the organization
- Leading: motivating, influencing, and directing employees
- Controlling: monitoring, measuring, and correcting performance
Management Principles
- Unity of Command: each employee reports to only one manager
- Scalar Chain: a clear line of authority from top to bottom
- Span of Control: the number of employees a manager can effectively supervise
- Division of Labor: dividing tasks into smaller, specialized jobs
- Authority and Responsibility: managers have the power to make decisions and are accountable for outcomes
Fayol's 14 Principles of Management
- Division of Work: dividing tasks into smaller, specialized jobs
- Authority: the right to give orders and make decisions
- Discipline: obedience to organizational rules and regulations
- Unity of Direction: a single plan of action for the organization
- Subordination of Individual Interest: prioritizing organizational goals over personal interests
- Remuneration: fair and adequate compensation for employees
- Centralization: the degree of decision-making authority held by top management
- Scalar Chain: a clear line of authority from top to bottom
- Order: the arrangement of resources and personnel to achieve efficiency
- Equity: fairness and justice in the treatment of employees
- Stability of Tenure: job security and stability for employees
- Initiative: encouraging employees to take initiative and make decisions
- Esprit de Corps: promoting team spirit and unity among employees
- Henri Fayol's Bridge: the connection between planning and controlling
Management Levels
- Top-Level Management: makes strategic decisions and sets overall direction
- Middle-Level Management: implements strategic plans and oversees operations
- Lower-Level Management: supervises employees and performs specific tasks
Management Styles
- Autocratic: decision-making authority rests with the manager
- Democratic: decision-making involves participation and input from employees
- Laissez-Faire: minimal management involvement, employees are self-directed
- Participative: employees are involved in decision-making and problem-solving
Management Functions
- Planning involves defining goals, objectives, and actions to achieve them
- Organizing allocates resources, assigns tasks, and structures the organization
- Leading involves motivating, influencing, and directing employees
- Controlling involves monitoring, measuring, and correcting performance
Management Principles
- Unity of Command: each employee reports to only one manager
- Scalar Chain: a clear line of authority from top to bottom
- Span of Control: the number of employees a manager can effectively supervise
- Division of Labor: dividing tasks into smaller, specialized jobs
- Authority and Responsibility: managers have the power to make decisions and are accountable for outcomes
Fayol's 14 Principles of Management
- Division of Work: dividing tasks into smaller, specialized jobs
- Authority: the right to give orders and make decisions
- Discipline: obedience to organizational rules and regulations
- Unity of Direction: a single plan of action for the organization
- Subordination of Individual Interest: prioritizing organizational goals over personal interests
- Remuneration: fair and adequate compensation for employees
- Centralization: the degree of decision-making authority held by top management
- Scalar Chain: a clear line of authority from top to bottom
- Order: the arrangement of resources and personnel to achieve efficiency
- Equity: fairness and justice in the treatment of employees
- Stability of Tenure: job security and stability for employees
- Initiative: encouraging employees to take initiative and make decisions
- Esprit de Corps: promoting team spirit and unity among employees
- Henri Fayol's Bridge: the connection between planning and controlling
Management Levels
- Top-Level Management: makes strategic decisions and sets overall direction
- Middle-Level Management: implements strategic plans and oversees operations
- Lower-Level Management: supervises employees and performs specific tasks
Management Styles
- Autocratic: decision-making authority rests with the manager
- Democratic: decision-making involves participation and input from employees
- Laissez-Faire: minimal management involvement, employees are self-directed
- Participative: employees are involved in decision-making and problem-solving
Test your knowledge of management functions, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, as well as key principles such as unity of command, scalar chain, and span of control.
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