30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the planning process in management?
To set objectives and achieve them
What is the primary focus of the Controlling function in management?
To monitor and correct performance
What is the primary characteristic of an informal organization?
It is a network of personal relationships
What is the primary benefit of creating a business plan?
It provides a roadmap for entrepreneurial success
What is the primary difference between a sole proprietorship and a partnership?
The number of owners
What is the primary role of leadership in management?
To motivate and direct employees
What was Taylor's main concern about the management of industry?
Lack of order and system in management methods
What is the primary goal of Taylor's Scientific Management approach?
To improve worker-management relations through cooperation
What is the fourth element of Scientific Management according to Taylor?
Standardization of working conditions
What is the primary reason for Taylor's advocacy of thorough planning of jobs by management?
To increase worker productivity and efficiency
What is the essence of Taylor's Scientific Management approach?
Science, harmony, cooperation, and maximum output
What is the ultimate goal of Taylor's Scientific Management approach?
To develop each worker to their greatest efficiency and prosperity
What determines the direction of an employee's effort on their job?
Role perception
What is the purpose of a top-level action plan?
To specify actions needed to address organizational issues
What is job performance the net effect of?
Effort, abilities, and role perceptions
What is the outcome of a performance appraisal?
Establishment of a plan for improvement
What do performance appraisals often provide?
Predictive information for promotions
What is an important aspect of the MBO process?
All of the above
What is the primary objective of Management By Objectives (MBO)?
To achieve better alignment of objectives across the organization
What is the principle that ensures commitments made in a plan are fulfilled within a specified time frame?
Principle of Commitment
What is the term for the process of agreeing on objectives within an organization?
Management By Objectives
What is the name of the management guru who first outlined MBO in 1954?
Peter Drucker
What is the benefit of having a say in goal setting and action plans according to MBO theory?
Better participation and commitment among employees
What is the purpose of logical planning in relation to commitments?
To cover a period of time in the future necessary to foresee the fulfillment of commitments
What is the consequence of a narrow span of control?
More managers are needed, increasing overhead expenditure
What is the advantage of a flat organizational structure?
Low cost due to fewer managers
What is the consequence of a wide span of control?
Dilution of control may affect organizational productivity
What is the main reason for a manager's difficulty in controlling a large number of subordinates?
Difficulty in coordinating activities
What is the advantage of a narrow span of control?
Better communication and personal relationships
What is the consequence of a tall organizational structure?
An increasing gap between top managers and workers
This quiz covers the basics of management, including its definition and purpose, contributions of notable theorists, and the functions of managers. It also explores planning and organizing in management, including types of plans, the planning process, and organization levels.
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