Managerial Functions and Authority Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of planning in management?

To determine the goals and objectives of the organization

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental managerial function?

Coordinating

What is the outcome of the organizing function in management?

A definition of job duties and group assignments

What is the primary focus of the staffing function in management?

<p>Acquiring and allocating resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the art of laying out in advance the goals to be achieved and the best means to achieve them?

<p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that defines the optimum number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively manage?

<p>Span Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial function is concerned with the recruitment, development, and retention of people in an organization?

<p>Staffing</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of human resources management, what does the recruitment process involve?

<p>Choosing from a pool of applicants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does departmentalization involve?

<p>Assigning tasks based on skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is staffing considered an ongoing activity for a supervisor?

<p>As the composition of a department continuously changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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