<<123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113>> 1. Which perspective focuses on motivation in the classical school of thought?Human Relations perspectivePsychological perspectiveMaslow's hierarchy of needsDouglas McGregor's X and Y TheoryQuestion 1 of 113 2. How many elements of scientific management were formulated by Taylor?3567Question 2 of 113 3. Which of the following is NOT one of the functions of management as per the classical management theory?PlanningOrganizingStaffingDeveloping functional foremanshipQuestion 3 of 113 4. What is the primary purpose of staffing in management?To put the right person in the right jobTo control the organizationTo set standards for performanceTo establish an efficient system of controlQuestion 4 of 113 5. What is the life-spark of the enterprise, according to management principles?ControllingStaffingDirectingOrganizingQuestion 5 of 113 6. According to KOONTZ, what is planning in management?Decision-makingDelegation of authorityIdentifying activitiesAll of the aboveQuestion 6 of 113 7. What is the primary purpose of the classical school of management?Employee growthTeamworkIncreasing efficiency through technologyInnovationQuestion 7 of 113 8. What is management according to Henri Fayol?A process of forecastingAn art of getting things done through peopleScientific analysis of workA method for improving economic efficiencyQuestion 8 of 113 9. Who is the originator of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?Frederick TaylorHenri FayolDouglas McGregorAbraham MaslowQuestion 9 of 113 10. What is the focus of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?EfficiencyEmployee growthEmployee motivationStandardizationQuestion 10 of 113 11. Which of the following is NOT one of Henri Fayol's 5 Functions of Management?CommandCoordinationStaffingLeadingQuestion 11 of 113 12. According to Taylor, what is the main objective of scientific management?Employee growthEmployee motivationFinding the best way to do workStandardizing tools and equipmentQuestion 12 of 113 13. According to Taylor, what is Scientific Management?Analyzing and synthesizing workflowsAn art of knowing exactly what you want your men to doA focus on motivationAn accounting modelQuestion 13 of 113 14. Which perspective focuses on the relationship between employees and their specific needs?Human Relations perspectivePsychological perspectiveOrganizational perspectiveEfficiency perspectiveQuestion 14 of 113 15. What is the main purpose of directing in management?Setting performance standardsPutting the right person in the right jobActuating organizational methods for efficiencyMeasuring accomplishment against standardsQuestion 15 of 113 16. What is the primary focus of the Human Relations perspective in management?Production efficiencyEmployee motivation and satisfactionStandardization of toolsOrganizational hierarchyQuestion 16 of 113 17. What are the steps involved in MBO?1. Establish organizational goals, 2. Monitor progress, 3. Identify reasons for shortfall1. Encourage participation, 2. Evaluate progress, 3. Set individual goals1. Establish individual goals, 2. Communicate organizational goals, 3. Monitor progress1. Assess performance achieved, 2. Identify reasons for shortfall, 3. Set new goalsQuestion 17 of 113 18. Which of the following is NOT part of the process of planning?What is to be done?When it is to be done?Where it is to be done?Who will execute?Question 18 of 113 19. What is an advantage of planning in management?Hinders adaptabilityDiscourages innovationsPromotes wasteful activitiesFacilitates decision makingQuestion 19 of 113 20. What are the steps involved in the planning process?1. Developing Planning Premises, 2. Evaluating Alternatives, 3. Follow-up and Reviewing the Plan1. Opportunity Analysis, 2. Objective Establishment, 3. Alternatives Identification1. Assess performance achieved, 2. Identifying reasons for shortfall, 3. Establishing new goals1. Coordination of Various Activities, 2. Inspirations and Responsibilities, 3. AdaptabilityQuestion 20 of 113 21. What is the importance of planning in management?Discarding innovative ideasPromoting wasteful activitiesProviding directionIncreasing uncertaintyQuestion 21 of 113 22. What is decision-making in management?Actual selection of one course of action from among alternativesPlanning without contemplationMonitoring without in-depth contemplationDelegation of tasksQuestion 22 of 113 23. What is planning in management?Executing tasks without contemplationEngaging in thoughtful discussion before undertaking a taskMonitoring progress without in-depth contemplationDelegating tasks to save timeQuestion 23 of 113 24. Which of the following is NOT a component of planning in management?Procedures/Directions/RulesTime ScheduleEnvironmental AnalysisSWOT AnalysisQuestion 24 of 113 25. What does GAP Analysis focus on?Assessing performance achievedMonitoring external circumstancesIdentifying internal weaknesses and performance deficienciesSetting individual goalsQuestion 25 of 113 26. Which approach to Change Management focuses on gently encouraging and motivating individuals to make a change?McKinsey's 7-S ModelNudge TheoryKotter's Change Management PrinciplesADKAR ModelQuestion 26 of 113 27. In the ADKAR Model, what does "A" stand for?AwarenessAttitudeActionAdaptationQuestion 27 of 113 28. What does PESTLE analysis stand for?People, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, EnvironmentalPolitical, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, EnvironmentalPlanning, Evaluation, Strategic, Tactical, Leadership, EffectivenessPhysical, Economic, Social, Technological, Leadership, EfficiencyQuestion 28 of 113 29. What is the primary focus of forecasting in management?Analyzing past performancePredicting the future based on evidence from the pastSetting individual goalsMonitoring external circumstancesQuestion 29 of 113 30. What is the focus of strategy evaluation in management?Assessing performance achievedMonitoring external circumstancesChecking understanding of business strategyIdentifying external opportunitiesQuestion 30 of 113 31. What does SWOT stand for in SWOT Analysis?Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, ThreatsStrategic, Weaknesses, Objectives, TacticalStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, TacticsStrategic, Weaknesses, Objectives, TacticsQuestion 31 of 113 32. What are contingency plans in management?Alternative plans for unexpected eventsPlans that hinder adaptabilityPlans for routine activitiesPlans for long-term goalsQuestion 32 of 113 33. Who is responsible for making forecasts in an organization?Middle and lower-level supervisorsExternal economists and statisticiansOnly top-level managersAll employees equallyQuestion 33 of 113 34. Why is decision-making considered one of the most prominent functions of management?Because it only involves planningBecause it only involves organizingBecause it involves selection from among various alternativesBecause it involves monitoring external circumstancesQuestion 34 of 113 35. How does decision-making by groups differ from individual decision-making?It is less comprehensiveIt is more efficientIt involves more monitoringIt is more comprehensiveQuestion 35 of 113 36. What is the first step in the group decision-making process?Assigning tasksEstablishing the scope of authorityClearly spelling out the group's authorityIdentifying the relevance of the decisionQuestion 36 of 113 37. What is the primary focus of environmental analysis in management?Identifying internal weaknessesMonitoring external circumstancesSetting individual goalsDiscarding innovative ideasQuestion 37 of 113 38. Which of the following factors is NOT considered in PESTLE analysis?PoliticalEconomicSocialManagementQuestion 38 of 113 39. What does SWOT analysis primarily focus on?Identifying external opportunitiesIdentifying internal strengths and weaknessesSetting long-term goalsMonitoring environmental factorsQuestion 39 of 113 40. What is the primary purpose of GAP analysis?Assessing performance achievedSetting individual goalsIdentifying internal weaknesses and performance deficienciesMonitoring external circumstancesQuestion 40 of 113 41. What is the primary focus of strategy evaluation in management?Assessing performance achievedMonitoring external circumstancesChecking understanding of business strategyIdentifying external opportunitiesQuestion 41 of 113 42. What does the acronym MBO stand for in management?Management by OpportunityMonitoring by ObjectiveManagement by OutcomeManagement by ObjectiveQuestion 42 of 113 43. What is the first step in the MBO process?Assessing performance achievedEstablishing organizational goalsIdentifying reasons for shortfallsSetting individual goalsQuestion 43 of 113 44. What are the components of planning in management?Goals, Policies, and BudgetsProcedures, Programs, and Time ScheduleObjectives, Directions, and SWOT AnalysisObjectives, Policies, Procedures, and Time ScheduleQuestion 44 of 113 45. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of environmental analysis?Contributes to the accomplishment of goalsIdentifies and analyzes potential dangersCreates awareness of impending dangersDiscards innovative ideasQuestion 45 of 113 46. Which of the following is NOT a level of communication as discussed in the provided information?Mass CommunicationGroup CommunicationIntrapersonal CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationQuestion 46 of 113 47. What role does a supervisor play as a link between subordinates and management?Implementer of policiesCommunicator of grievancesTask executorDecision-makerQuestion 47 of 113 48. What does "SDLC" stand for in the context of control techniques?System Development Leadership CycleSoftware Development LifecycleStrategic Development and Logistics ControlSecurity and Data Loss ControlQuestion 48 of 113 49. In the context of control techniques, what is the primary goal of physical access controls?To increase external controlTo prevent unauthorized access to the data centerTo enhance employee freedomTo encourage external factorsQuestion 49 of 113 50. What control technique focuses on the relationship between cost and volume at different levels of production output?Budgetary ControlResponsibility AccountingBreak-even AnalysisReturn on Investment (ROI)Question 50 of 113 51. Which type of control is based on feedback received after an activity has taken place?Concurrent controlProactive controlFeedback controlReactive controlQuestion 51 of 113 52. What is the term for a scheduling technique used to organize and integrate tasks within a project?Responsibility AccountingReturn on Investment (ROI)Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)Critical Path Method (CPM)Question 52 of 113 53. In which organizational structure are staff supervisors and specialists linked to the command line?Centralized OrganizationLine and Staff OrganizationFunctional OrganizationCommittee OrganizationQuestion 53 of 113 54. Which type of organizational culture is characterized by a focus on hierarchy and control?Clan CultureAdhocracy CultureMarket CultureHierarchy CultureQuestion 54 of 113 55. What does the internal analysis in management focus on?Monitoring external circumstancesIdentifying external opportunitiesIdentifying internal strengths and weaknessesAssessing performance achievedQuestion 55 of 113 56. What are some tools used for internal analysis in management?SWOT Analysis and Contingency PlanningGAP Analysis and Environmental AnalysisForecasting and Strategy EvaluationSWOT Analysis and GAP AnalysisQuestion 56 of 113 57. What is the primary focus of forecasting in management?Setting long-term goalsMonitoring external circumstancesPredicting the future based on evidence from the pastIdentifying external opportunitiesQuestion 57 of 113 58. What is the primary purpose of decision-making in management?Delegating tasks to subordinatesIdentifying external opportunitiesSelecting the best course of action from among alternativesAssessing past performanceQuestion 58 of 113 59. Why is group decision-making considered more comprehensive than individual decision-making?Because it involves fewer alternativesBecause it requires less timeBecause it considers the input of multiple individualsBecause it focuses on monitoring external circumstancesQuestion 59 of 113 60. Which model is often associated with addressing the stages of grief and acceptance of change?Lewin's Change Management ModelKubler-Ross Five Stage ModelMcKinsey's 7-S ModelADKAR ModelQuestion 60 of 113 61. What does organizing entail?Allocating resourcesReviewing plansSetting objectivesAll of the aboveQuestion 61 of 113 62. Which step in the organizing process involves categorizing work activities into manageable units?Review of plans and objectivesDetermining work activitiesAssigning activities and delegating authorityDesigning a hierarchy of relationshipsQuestion 62 of 113 63. What are the organizing principles that serve as guidelines for the organizing process?Principle of specializationPrinciple of coordinationPrinciple of simplicityAll of the aboveQuestion 63 of 113 64. What type of organization is characterized by key decisions being made by a single individual?Centralized OrganizationDecentralized OrganizationLine OrganizationFunctional OrganizationQuestion 64 of 113 65. What is the formal, institutional, or legal power that gives someone the ability to carry out responsibilities?ResponsibilityLeadershipAuthorityDelegationQuestion 65 of 113 66. Which phase of Lewin's Change Management Model involves making people realize the need for change?UnfreezeChangeRefreezeMeltQuestion 66 of 113 67. What is the central idea of Bridges' Transition Model?Focusing on change onlyFocusing on progression rather than changeRapid change implementationResistance to changeQuestion 67 of 113 68. What does the Kubler-Ross Five Stage Model primarily address?Conflict resolutionOrganizational cultureGrief and acceptance of changeDecision-makingQuestion 68 of 113 69. What is the primary goal of conflict management?Maximizing negative outcomesAvoiding conflictsMinimizing potential for positive outcomesMaximizing positive outcomesQuestion 69 of 113 70. Which skill is NOT needed for conflict management?Clear and effective communicationListening attentivelyIgnoring others' perspectivesProblem-solvingQuestion 70 of 113 71. What is the primary purpose of an organization chart?Summarizing the company's financial statusIllustrating working relationships within a companyOutlining marketing strategiesDefining employee benefitsQuestion 71 of 113 72. Which type of organization chart provides an in-depth look at linkages and authorities within a specific department?Master ChartsSupplementary ChartsVertical ChartsHorizontal ChartsQuestion 72 of 113 73. Which of the following is NOT a type of organization chart based on how it's prepared?Master chartSupplementary chartHorizontal chartDiagonal chartQuestion 73 of 113 74. What is the purpose of an organization manual?Outlining marketing strategiesDefining employee benefitsProviding more detailed information than an organization chartSummarizing the company's financial statusQuestion 74 of 113 75. What section of the organization manual typically includes job descriptions and organizational procedures?Policy ManualOperational ManualOrganizational ManualRules and Regulations ManualQuestion 75 of 113 76. What is the term for the values, attitudes, and behaviors that characterize an organization's unique social and emotional work environment?Organizational StructureCorporate HierarchyOrganizational CultureAdministrative FrameworkQuestion 76 of 113 77. Which type of organizational culture is based on teamwork and a sense of family among members?Clan CultureAdhocracy CultureMarket CultureHierarchy CultureQuestion 77 of 113 78. What is the primary goal of conflict management?Maximizing negative outcomesAvoiding conflictsMinimizing potential for positive outcomesMaximizing positive outcomesQuestion 78 of 113 79. Which skill is NOT needed for conflict management?Clear and effective communicationListening attentivelyIgnoring others' perspectivesProblem-solvingQuestion 79 of 113 80. What is the primary purpose of an organization chart?Summarizing the company's financial statusIllustrating working relationships within a companyOutlining marketing strategiesDefining employee benefitsQuestion 80 of 113 81. Which type of organization chart provides an in-depth look at linkages and authorities within a specific department?Master ChartsSupplementary ChartsVertical ChartsHorizontal ChartsQuestion 81 of 113 82. Which of the following is NOT a type of organization chart based on how it's prepared?Master chartSupplementary chartHorizontal chartDiagonal chartQuestion 82 of 113 83. What is the purpose of an organization manual?Outlining marketing strategiesDefining employee benefitsProviding more detailed information than an organization chartSummarizing the company's financial statusQuestion 83 of 113 84. Which of the following is NOT a type of organizational culture?Clan CultureAdhocracy CultureTraditional CultureHierarchy CultureQuestion 84 of 113 85. What does the ADKAR model stand for in the context of change management?Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Acceptance, ReinforcementAdaptation, Development, Knowledge, Awareness, ResponsibilityAttitude, Desire, Knowledge, Adaptation, ResolutionAuthority, Desire, Knowledge, Acceptance, ResponsibilityQuestion 85 of 113 86. In Kotter's Change Management Principles, what is the focus of the "Getting things off the ground" phase?Denial of changeLeadership developmentImplementation and actionResistance to changeQuestion 86 of 113 87. Which change management model emphasizes the importance of experimentation and individual ingenuity?Lewin's Change Management ModelMcKinsey's 7-S ModelNudge TheoryKotter's Change Management PrinciplesQuestion 87 of 113 88. What does the "Neutral zone" represent in Bridges' Transition Model?A phase of resistance to changeA phase of adaptation to changeA phase of emotional turmoil and uncertaintyA phase of acceptance of changeQuestion 88 of 113 89. Which skill is NOT needed for conflict management?Clear and effective communicationListening attentivelyIgnoring others' perspectivesProblem-solvingQuestion 89 of 113 90. What is the primary purpose of an organization chart?Summarizing the company's financial statusIllustrating working relationships within a companyOutlining marketing strategiesDefining employee benefitsQuestion 90 of 113 91. Which type of organization chart provides an in-depth look at linkages and authorities within a specific department?Master ChartsSupplementary ChartsVertical ChartsHorizontal ChartsQuestion 91 of 113 92. Which of the following is NOT a type of organization chart based on how it's prepared?Master chartSupplementary chartHorizontal chartDiagonal chartQuestion 92 of 113 93. What is the primary goal of staffing?Training employeesSelecting the most qualified candidatesAchieving high employee turnoverReducing job satisfactionQuestion 93 of 113 94. How does staffing contribute to the efficient use of human resources?By increasing employee turnoverBy promoting job dissatisfactionBy filling roles with suitable candidatesBy decreasing employee performanceQuestion 94 of 113 95. Which of the following is NOT a function of staffing?Obtaining qualified individualsEvaluating the performance of employeesDeveloping working relationships with employeesSecuring the organization's continued existenceQuestion 95 of 113 96. What is one of the objectives of staffing?To maximize employee turnoverTo create a negative working environmentTo educate and cultivate available human resourcesTo ignore employee demandsQuestion 96 of 113 97. What does staffing aim to achieve concerning employee demands?Ignore them to maintain disciplineMeet them to foster dedication and loyaltyDiscourage them to reduce job satisfactionArbitrarily impose demands on employeesQuestion 97 of 113 98. According to the nature of staffing, what is its primary focus?Reducing employee moraleMaximizing job dissatisfactionEffective utilization of human resourcesMinimizing employee contributionsQuestion 98 of 113 99. What does the nature of staffing suggest about its ongoing nature?Staffing is a one-time processStaffing is a continuous processStaffing is a seasonal processStaffing is an irregular processQuestion 99 of 113 100. Why is staffing considered a multidisciplinary field?It only draws from management principlesIt is primarily based on mathematical conceptsIt incorporates ideas from various academic fieldsIt relies solely on technology and data analysisQuestion 100 of 113 101. Which of the following is NOT a feature of staffing?Involvement with Human BeingsAssociated to Social ResponsibilityA Necessary Activity at Some Managerial LevelsMinimal Impact of Internal and External EnvironmentQuestion 101 of 113 102. What is the impact of the internal and external environment on staffing?It has no impact on staffing decisionsIt can affect staffing requirements and decisionsIt only influences training and developmentIt is a minor consideration in performance appraisalQuestion 102 of 113 103. What is the primary goal of the recruitment facet of staffing?To retain existing employeesTo encourage employee turnoverTo attract suitable candidates for open positionsTo create a negative work environmentQuestion 103 of 113 104. Which stage of the recruitment process involves publicizing job openings?Conducting a background checkMaking a decisionDrafting a job descriptionPublicizing the positionQuestion 104 of 113 105. What type of recruitment involves hiring individuals from within the organization?Internal RecruitingContingency RecruitingRetained RecruitingReverse RecruitingQuestion 105 of 113 106. How does fair supervision impact employee retention?It has no impact on employee retention.It is the least critical factor in determining retention.It is the single most critical factor in determining retention.It only affects new employees.Question 106 of 113 107. What does a performance appraisal primarily assess?Employee job satisfactionJob performance and overall contributionEmployee attendanceEmployee age and genderQuestion 107 of 113 108. How does performance appraisal assist in employee development?By ignoring employee weaknessesBy fostering a sense of responsibilityBy discouraging employee growthBy minimizing feedbackQuestion 108 of 113 109. What is the primary focus of the Forced Distribution Method?Concentrating employees around a low point on a rating scaleAssigning all employees the same ratingConcentrating employees around a high point on a rating scaleIgnoring employee performanceQuestion 109 of 113 110. What is the primary goal of stress management?To increase chronic stressTo encourage job dissatisfactionTo regulate stress levels and improve daily functioningTo create a stressful work environmentQuestion 110 of 113 111. What does MBO stand for in performance appraisal?Most Beneficial OutcomeManagement by ObjectiveMeasuring Best OutcomesManagerial Business OperationsQuestion 111 of 113 112. What is the primary function of directing in an organization?Setting organizational goalsGuiding, motivating, and supervising towards goalsFinancial analysisStrategic planningQuestion 112 of 113 113. What is the initiator of action in the directing process?Management policiesEmployees' personal goalsDirecting functionFinancial incentivesQuestion 113 of 113 Loading...
