Principle of Management Chapter 1: Introduction to Management
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What is the primary purpose of the control function in management?

  • To monitor activities and ensure they are accomplished as planned (correct)
  • To direct the activities of lower-level managers
  • To supervise the work of non-management employees
  • To establish operating policies for the organization
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic managerial skills required to manage an organization's resources?

  • Human skills
  • Conceptual skills
  • Analytical skills (correct)
  • Technical skills
  • Which level of management is responsible for establishing operating policies and guiding the organization's interactions with its environment?

  • Top-level management (correct)
  • Middle-level management
  • Operational management
  • Lower-level management
  • What is the primary responsibility of lower-level management?

    <p>Supervising the work of non-management employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary function of middle-level management?

    <p>Directing the activities of lower-level managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    The Control Function in Management

    • The control function in management is primarily focused on monitoring organizational performance, making sure it aligns with planned goals, and taking corrective actions to ensure the achievement of those goals.

    Managerial Skills

    • The three basic managerial skills are technical, human, and conceptual.

    Levels of Management

    • Top-level management is responsible for the overall direction and long-term goals of the organization, including interacting with its environment.

    Responsibilities of Lower-Level Management

    • Lower-level management is responsible for the direct supervision of employees and the execution of specific tasks according to established plans.

    Primary Function of Middle-Level Management

    • Middle-level management acts as a bridge between top-level management and lower-level management: they translate strategic plans into operational plans, and coordinate and support lower-level managers in their day-to-day tasks.

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