Organizational Management Fundamentals

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What is the main purpose of management according to the text?

Ensuring the physical well-being of employees
Achieving economic stability only
Maintaining social stability only
Achieving economic and social directives (correct)

Why is good management considered intangible?

Because it relates to financial stability only
Because it cannot be sensed by employees
Because it is not required at lower management levels
Because it cannot be physically seen (correct)

Who is responsible for supervision of section heads according to the text?

Low level management
Top management
Middle management (correct)
Chief pathologist

How does management in a company differ from ownership?

Ownership is separate from management (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which management function involves determining the organization's objectives?

Planning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if management lacks a purpose, based on the text?

The organization seizes to exist (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between effectiveness and efficiency in management, according to E.F.L. Brech's theory?

Effectiveness is getting what we want and arriving at the attainment of our goals, while efficiency is attaining the goals while limiting the wastage of resources. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to E.F.L. Brech, why is management considered a universal concept?

Management can be implemented in a variety of settings like government institutions, schools, and businesses. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does E.F.L. Brech mean by stating that 'man is the greatest resource' in the context of management?

Human capital's creativity and skills are crucial for achieving organizational goals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does E.F.L. Brech define management as a social process?

Efforts of human beings are directed, and there is interaction among people. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does E.F.L. Brech state that management has a social obligation to make efficient use of scarce materials?

To ensure that resources are used wisely for the society's benefit. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does E.F.L. Brech describe the relationship between science and art in management?

Science involves applying knowledge and skills to achieve goals, while art allows for imagination and creativity. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of organizing as described in the text?

Structuring resources and activities to achieve objectives efficiently (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an organogram in an organization?

Defining the lines of authority within the organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used in the text to refer to the process of hiring and appointing personnel?

Staffing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Key Result Areas and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) mentioned in the text?

To measure and evaluate performance effectively (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does collaboration contribute to organizational success as explained in the text?

By creating synergy and generating better results (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Goal determination is done during planning' imply in terms of management?

Goals are set before any organizational activities take place (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is essential for a laboratory manager, based on the text?

Radiating positivity and self-motivation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key roles of a manager in interpersonal roles according to the text?

Acting as a symbolic head in social duties (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a laboratory manager need to do concerning subordinates?

Be responsible for motivating and directing subordinates (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which role requires the manager to maintain a network of outside contacts?

Figurehead (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of a laboratory manager based on the text?

Avoiding planning and organizing resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the monitor role involve according to the text?

Receiving and transmitting a wide variety of information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of managing people does Kelly Cannell emphasize as crucial?

Listening to their problems and counseling them (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do managers find themselves acting as a backstop according to the text?

They are caught between upper management and the workforce (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT mentioned as important for a manager in the text?

Avoiding compromise at all costs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge faced by managers when handling 'people problems'?

Having to act as a backstop between upper management and the workforce (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key responsibilities of managers mentioned in the text?

Acting upon decisions made and accepting responsibility for them (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Kelly Cannell caution against taking managing people lightly?

Because managing people involves mentoring, listening to problems, and counseling (C) Signup and view all the answers