Question 1

McGregor's theory of management included Theory Z.

Accepted Answer

McGregor's theory of management includes Theory X and Theory Y, not Theory Z. Theory Z was developed by William Ouchi.

Question 2

Theory X represents managers who think employees were motivated by job responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Theory X represents managers who believe employees are inherently lazy and need to be closely supervised and controlled, not motivated by job responsibility.

Question 3

Theory Y represents managers who think employees were motivated by money.

Accepted Answer

Theory Y suggests that managers believe employees are motivated by factors other than money, such as personal growth, fulfillment, and responsibility.

Question 4

McClelland's Theory is based on job performance due to achievement, affiliation and power.

Accepted Answer

McClelland's Theory of Needs, also known as the Three Needs Theory, posits that human motivation is driven by three dominant needs: achievement, affiliation, and power, which influence job performance and behavior.

Question 5

Laissez-fare leadership style is known as a hands off style.

Accepted Answer

Laissez-faire leadership is characterized by a hands-off approach, where leaders provide minimal direction and allow group members to make decisions.

Question 6

Maslow's Theory dictates that employees can achieve self-actualization if a title is given to them.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's Theory of Hierarchy of Needs suggests that self-actualization is achieved through personal growth and fulfillment, not merely by receiving a title.

Question 7

The 6 M's of management include: manpower, market, machine, method, material, and money.

Accepted Answer

The 6 M's of management are commonly referred to as manpower, market, machine, method, material, and money, which are considered essential resources for effective management and operations.

Question 8

Performance evaluations should be an effective motivational tool.

Accepted Answer

Performance evaluations can provide feedback, set goals, and recognize achievements, which can motivate employees to improve and excel in their roles.

Question 9

In the MBO system, managers and employees agree on performance objectives.

Accepted Answer

The Management by Objectives (MBO) system involves managers and employees collaboratively setting and agreeing on specific performance objectives to achieve organizational goals.

Question 10

Delegating tasks to employees is not recommended.

Accepted Answer

Delegating tasks is an important management skill that can improve efficiency, empower employees, and allow managers to focus on higher-level responsibilities.

Question 11

All are responsibilities of a public health nutrition director or manager except:

Accepted Answer

Counseling all public health clients daily is not a responsibility of a public health nutrition director or manager.

Question 12

Which are the "six M's" of management?

Accepted Answer

The "six M's" of management are commonly known as manpower, market, machine, method, material, and money.

Question 13

Planning is the establishment of _____________, goals, and objectives, and the determination of strategies to accomplish the goals and objectives.

Accepted Answer

Planning involves setting a mission statement, which defines the organization's purpose and primary objectives, and then determining strategies to achieve these goals and objectives.

Question 14

The developing of a good plan is vital to a successful _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The developing of a good plan is...

Question 15

The _______________ division serves those who come to a clinic for another health reasons, but are identified as candidates at high nutritional risk.

Accepted Answer

The Nutrition division is responsible for identifying and serving individuals at high nutritional risk, even if they initially visit the clinic for other health reasons.

Question 16

Providing documentation in the event of ____________ is a performance appraisal's advantage.

Accepted Answer

Performance appraisals provide documentation that can be useful in the event of litigation, as they offer a record of employee performance and any issues that may have arisen.

Question 17

Tools for structuring an organization include:

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are tools used for structuring an organization. Job specifications and descriptions define roles and responsibilities, while an organizational chart visually represents the organization's structure.

Question 18

The director must be able to:

Accepted Answer

A director must be capable of interpreting organizational goals, motivating employees, and managing staff through delegation and discipline, making all the options relevant to their role.

Question 19

Public health nutrition director must have basic knowledge of accounting, preparing a budget, ______________, and preparing financial reports for all income and expenses generated in the unit.

Accepted Answer

A public health nutrition director needs to interpret financial documents to effectively manage and report on the financial aspects of their unit.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a function of a director in personnel management?

Accepted Answer

Visiting clients to provide health services is typically not a function of a director in personnel management, as their role is more focused on overseeing and managing personnel-related activities rather than direct service provision.

Quiz 16: Staffing, Managing and Leading Public Health Nutrition Personnel