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What is the primary purpose of planning in management?
What is the primary purpose of planning in management?
- To assign job duties to employees
- To determine the goals and objectives of the organization (correct)
- To control the resources of the organization
- To influence the behavior of employees
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental managerial function?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental managerial function?
- Influencing
- Staffing
- Controlling
- Coordinating (correct)
What is the outcome of the organizing function in management?
What is the outcome of the organizing function in management?
- A definition of job duties and group assignments (correct)
- A detailed plan of action
- A set of policies and procedures
- A budget for the organization
What is the primary focus of the staffing function in management?
What is the primary focus of the staffing function in management?
What is the art of laying out in advance the goals to be achieved and the best means to achieve them?
What is the art of laying out in advance the goals to be achieved and the best means to achieve them?
What is the concept that defines the optimum number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively manage?
What is the concept that defines the optimum number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively manage?
Which managerial function is concerned with the recruitment, development, and retention of people in an organization?
Which managerial function is concerned with the recruitment, development, and retention of people in an organization?
In the context of human resources management, what does the recruitment process involve?
In the context of human resources management, what does the recruitment process involve?
What does departmentalization involve?
What does departmentalization involve?
Why is staffing considered an ongoing activity for a supervisor?
Why is staffing considered an ongoing activity for a supervisor?
