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?

<p>Coordinating activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Recruitment process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Interpret and explain policies, and coordinate activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does management as a discipline refer to?

<p>A body of knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did management acquire the status of a discipline?

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

What distinguishes administration from management?

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

What are the objectives of management?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of management?

<p>Being universal in its application (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did management evolve into a separate discipline over time?

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

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

<p>Satisfied employees lead to satisfied customers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Management is an intangible force (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Management as an ongoing activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Management as a group activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'effectiveness' in management refer to?

<p>Accomplishing selected aims efficiently (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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