Management Principles Quiz

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Which of the following is an essential function of management?

Dictating
Overseeing
Micromanaging
Controlling (correct)

What is the primary focus of strategic management?

Immediate market trends
Day-to-day operations
Long-term goals and objectives (correct)
Short-term profits

Which management approach emphasizes the importance of understanding human behaviors, needs, and attitudes in the workplace?

Bureaucratic approach
Autocratic approach
Scientific management approach
Human relations approach (correct)

What are the four functions of management and briefly explain each one?

The four functions of management are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Planning involves setting goals and determining the best way to achieve them. Organizing involves arranging resources and tasks to reach the goals. Leading involves motivating and guiding employees to accomplish the goals. Controlling involves monitoring progress and making necessary adjustments. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key principles of management and how do they contribute to organizational success?

The key principles of management include division of work, authority and responsibility, discipline, unity of command, unity of direction, subordination of individual interest to general interest, remuneration, centralization, scalar chain, and order. These principles contribute to organizational success by providing a framework for effective management, ensuring efficient operations, and maximizing productivity. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of management by objectives (MBO) and its significance in organizational management.

Management by objectives (MBO) is a management model that aims to improve organizational performance by defining objectives collaboratively for employees and management to achieve. It involves setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. MBO is significant in organizational management as it aligns employee efforts with organizational goals, enhances communication and collaboration, and fosters a results-oriented work culture. Signup and view all the answers

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