Organization and Management Unit Tests PDF

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT UNIT TESTS 1\. Read and analyze each scenario and, encircle the letter that corresponds to the management principle illustrated in each item. Briefly explain your answer. 1\. A smartphone manufacturer gets an order for manufacturing 1,000 units. He has 50 workers who...

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT UNIT TESTS 1\. Read and analyze each scenario and, encircle the letter that corresponds to the management principle illustrated in each item. Briefly explain your answer. 1\. A smartphone manufacturer gets an order for manufacturing 1,000 units. He has 50 workers who can do the job. There are two ways to complete this order. The first method is that 200 units will be assigned for every 10 workers. The second method is to distribute the different parts of the smartphone units to all the 50 workers in a manner that only one a group of workers does the same job for all the 1,000 units. a\. Unity of command b. Remuneration c. Equity d. Division of work 2\. In one company, a punishment is imposed on employees who work short of their full capacity on purpose. Such actions are characterized as a violation since they expressly agreed in their job contract that they will perform their duties to the best of their abilities. a\. Stability b. Discipline c. Unity of direction d. Scalar chain 3\. A team meeting was held in an organization. The team leader gave some suggestions regarding improvements on the current project plan. These suggestions, however, require an employee to lead a team on a challenging task. One eager team member volunteered himself for the task and promised to do his best to accomplish it. a\. Authority and responsibility b. Centralization c. Esprit de corps d. Initiative EXPERIENTIAL EXERCISE I-A A. Visit to the Mall- Which particular spots/places in a mall do you usually go to? Why? B. How do you assess customer traffic in malls? How do customers behave during weekends? What about the employees of the mall? C. Observe a particular employee (cashier, salesperson, boutique manager, security guard, etc.) and write your observation on a sheet of paper. EXPERIENTIAL EXERCISE I-B A. Planning your future --Group yourselves into five (5) and answer the following questions and present it to the class. 1\. With the discussion on the evolution of management, identify the goals that you wish to accomplish in the next three years? 2\. Among your personal characteristics, which do you think will help you accomplish your Goals? 3\. What are your negative traits which may prevent you from accomplishing your objectives? State how you can improve yourself. 4\. Imagine yourself as an entrepreneur who wishes to engage in a business in your community. What type of business do you wish to establish? Do you see yourself as a sole proprietor, a partner in a business venture, or a high-ranking officer in a big corporation? What achievements or goals do you envision to achieve in your company? How will you attain these goals? Answer the following questions briefly: 1\. What characteristics help entrepreneurs become successful in their business? 2\. What are the advantages or disadvantages of having families run a business? 3\. Why is a business plan important for entrepreneurs? 4\. Why is it important for business start-ups to comply with legal requirements? How will these ensure the success of the business? Discussion Questions: 1\. How does Henry Sy's business empire conform to the model of a family business enterprise? 2\. How has the management style of SM companies evolved now that Henry Sy's children are in Control? 3\. Do you believe that Henry Sy's business legacy will thrive under the management of his children? Why? 4\. Form a group of five members. Research on a popular business in your community. This can either be a microbusiness, small or medium-sized business, or a family business. Describe the structure and organization of the company and make observations regarding the management style implemented by the owners. Evaluate the performance of the business based on the information you gathered and present your work in class. 5\. Describe a "dream business" that you want to handle in the future. Write an essay describing how you would organize and manage this business, and how this venture will benefit you and your community.