Management Principles Quiz

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What is one primary role of modern managers?

To create a vision for the future

To dictate tasks to employees

To help, coach, and support employees (correct)

To enforce strict policies

Today's managers often work alone and make decisions without team input.

False

What is a mission statement?

It describes what the company does, its values, and who it serves.

Managers today empower employees by giving them the freedom to make their own __________.

decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'vision' in the context of management?

A big-picture idea of why a company exists Signup and view all the answers

Match the following management terms with their definitions:

Vision = A statement about the company’s future goals Mission Statement = A description of what the company does Values = Beliefs that are important to the company Long-term Goals = Plans for growth and success Signup and view all the answers

Managers today primarily focus on controlling employees rather than empowering them.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one factor that modern managers need to be ready for in their roles.

Global challenges Signup and view all the answers

What type of planning focuses on determining the major goals of the organization?

Strategic planning Signup and view all the answers

Objectives are broad, long-term accomplishments an organization wishes to attain.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis?

To analyze an organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Signup and view all the answers

_____ planning involves developing detailed, short-term statements about what is to be done.

Tactical Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of planning with its description:

Strategic planning = Determining the major goals and policies Tactical planning = Detailed short-term statements and actions Operational planning = Setting work standards and schedules Contingency planning = Backup plans for unexpected situations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of planning is focused on day-to-day tasks?

Operational planning Signup and view all the answers

Contingency planning is not necessary if an organization has effective strategic planning.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is decision making?

Choosing among two or more alternatives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the rational decision-making model?

Define the problem Signup and view all the answers

Middle management is responsible for strategic planning.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for implementing changes introduced by the CEO?

Chief operating officer (COO) Signup and view all the answers

The ability to perform tasks in a specific discipline is referred to as ______ skills.

technical Signup and view all the answers

Match the following management levels with their roles:

Top Management = Develops strategic plans Middle Management = Responsible for tactical planning Supervisory Management = Supervises daily performance CIO = Gets the right information to the right people Signup and view all the answers

Which management position is tasked with planning budgets and obtaining funds?

Chief financial officer (CFO) Signup and view all the answers

Managers always follow a six-step decision-making process.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are human relations skills important for in management?

Communication and motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of conceptual skills in management?

Understanding the organization as a whole Signup and view all the answers

Transparency in leadership means hiding the company's facts from stakeholders.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the three primary leadership styles mentioned?

Autocratic, participative (democratic), and free-rein (laissez-faire) Signup and view all the answers

The leadership style where decisions are made without consulting others is called _____ leadership.

autocratic Signup and view all the answers

Match the leadership style with its description:

Autocratic = Make managerial decisions without consulting others Participative = The leader makes decisions with input from the team Free-rein = Employees are given freedom to make decisions once goals are set Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a leader?

Avoid accountability Signup and view all the answers

Participative leadership style involves making decisions independently.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one quality that leaders must embrace to improve organizational effectiveness.

Change Signup and view all the answers

What leadership style was implemented by Ford's CEO that contributed to the company's return to profitability?

Autocratic Signup and view all the answers

Empowering workers means providing them with complete independence without any managerial guidance.

False Signup and view all the answers

What role does a modern leader adopt in an empowering environment?

Coach Signup and view all the answers

The control function measures performance relative to planned __________.

objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is a key criterion for measurement in the control process?

Customer satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

Fast-food restaurant employees often lack the skill to make __________ work effectively.

empowerment Signup and view all the answers

What corrective action should management take when performance does not meet planned objectives?

Implement necessary changes to improve performance. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Autocratic leadership = Leadership style with strict control over decisions Empowerment = Granting authority to make decisions Control process = Ensuring performance aligns with objectives Coaching = Guiding employees to improve skills and performance Signup and view all the answers

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What is one primary role of modern managers?

Today's managers often work alone and make decisions without team input.

What is a mission statement?

Managers today empower employees by giving them the freedom to make their own __________.

Which of the following best describes 'vision' in the context of management?

Match the following management terms with their definitions:

Managers today primarily focus on controlling employees rather than empowering them.

Name one factor that modern managers need to be ready for in their roles.

What type of planning focuses on determining the major goals of the organization?

Objectives are broad, long-term accomplishments an organization wishes to attain.

What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis?

_____ planning involves developing detailed, short-term statements about what is to be done.

Match the type of planning with its description:

Which type of planning is focused on day-to-day tasks?

Contingency planning is not necessary if an organization has effective strategic planning.

What is decision making?

What is the first step in the rational decision-making model?

Middle management is responsible for strategic planning.

Who is responsible for implementing changes introduced by the CEO?

The ability to perform tasks in a specific discipline is referred to as ______ skills.

Match the following management levels with their roles:

Which management position is tasked with planning budgets and obtaining funds?

Managers always follow a six-step decision-making process.

What are human relations skills important for in management?

What is a key characteristic of conceptual skills in management?

Transparency in leadership means hiding the company's facts from stakeholders.

What are the three primary leadership styles mentioned?

The leadership style where decisions are made without consulting others is called _____ leadership.

Match the leadership style with its description:

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a leader?

Participative leadership style involves making decisions independently.

Name one quality that leaders must embrace to improve organizational effectiveness.

What leadership style was implemented by Ford's CEO that contributed to the company's return to profitability?

Empowering workers means providing them with complete independence without any managerial guidance.

What role does a modern leader adopt in an empowering environment?

The control function measures performance relative to planned __________.

What is a key criterion for measurement in the control process?

Fast-food restaurant employees often lack the skill to make __________ work effectively.

What corrective action should management take when performance does not meet planned objectives?

Match the following terms with their definitions:

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