18 Questions
What is the main purpose of management according to the text?
To analyze and evaluate environmental forces
Which level of management is responsible for interpreting and explaining policies framed by top management?
Middle level management
How does management enhance productivity according to the text?
Through directing, staffing, and organizing
What is highlighted as an essence of management in the text?
Coordinating activities
Which function injects life into an organization according to the text?
Recruitment process
What are the main functions performed by middle level management according to the text?
Interpret and explain policies, and coordinate activities
What does management as a discipline refer to?
A body of knowledge
Why did management acquire the status of a discipline?
Due to the contribution of scholars conducting research
What distinguishes administration from management?
Administration focuses on plans and policies, while management focuses on workforce satisfaction
What are the objectives of management?
Satisfaction of customers, adequate return on capital, satisfied workforce, good working conditions, good relations with suppliers
Which of the following is a characteristic of management?
Being universal in its application
How did management evolve into a separate discipline over time?
As a result of recognizing its significance and conducting research
What is the main idea behind the belief of management at Hindustan Computers Ltd.?
Satisfied employees lead to satisfied customers
Which characteristic of management is highlighted when an organization has no chaos and employees are happy?
Management is an intangible force
What aspect of management is emphasized when it is described as a process that leads to profits?
Management as an ongoing activity
Which feature of management is highlighted when it is described as a group activity with diverse individuals?
Management as a group activity
What does 'effectiveness' in management refer to?
Accomplishing selected aims efficiently
Which characteristic of management is highlighted by designing and maintaining an environment for individuals to efficiently accomplish aims?
Management as a process-oriented function
This quiz explores the concept of management as a discipline, tracing its evolution and importance. Learn about the body of knowledge associated with management as described by leading theorists.
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