Understanding Management as a Discipline

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

To observe the efforts of employees

To coordinate the activities of different departments

To interact with the middle level managers

To analyze and evaluate environmental forces (correct)

Which level of management is responsible for interpreting and explaining policies framed by top management?

Middle level management (correct)

Top level management

Operational level management

Lower level management

How does management enhance productivity according to the text?

By analyzing and evaluating environmental forces

By interacting with the middle level managers

By coordinating the activities of different departments

Through directing, staffing, and organizing (correct)

What is highlighted as an essence of management in the text?

Coordinating activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which function injects life into an organization according to the text?

Recruitment process (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functions performed by middle level management according to the text?

Interpret and explain policies, and coordinate activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does management as a discipline refer to?

A body of knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did management acquire the status of a discipline?

Due to the contribution of scholars conducting research (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes administration from management?

Administration focuses on plans and policies, while management focuses on workforce satisfaction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the objectives of management?

Satisfaction of customers, adequate return on capital, satisfied workforce, good working conditions, good relations with suppliers (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of management?

Being universal in its application (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did management evolve into a separate discipline over time?

As a result of recognizing its significance and conducting research (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the belief of management at Hindustan Computers Ltd.?

Satisfied employees lead to satisfied customers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of management is highlighted when an organization has no chaos and employees are happy?

Management is an intangible force (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of management is emphasized when it is described as a process that leads to profits?

Management as an ongoing activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of management is highlighted when it is described as a group activity with diverse individuals?

Management as a group activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'effectiveness' in management refer to?

Accomplishing selected aims efficiently (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of management is highlighted by designing and maintaining an environment for individuals to efficiently accomplish aims?

Management as a process-oriented function (D) Signup and view all the answers