Question 1

The short-range, detailed planning that focuses on current operations is called functional planning.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

One of the basic functions of management is controlling.

Accepted Answer

Controlling is a fundamental management function that involves measuring performance, comparing it with goals, and taking corrective action as needed to ensure that objectives are achieved.

Question 3

Leadership is the process of guiding and motivating others toward the achievement of organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately defines the concept of leadership, as it emphasizes the importance of influencing others to work toward a common purpose.

Question 4

Management is the process of guiding the development, maintenance, and allocation of objectives.

Accepted Answer

Management involves guiding the development, maintenance, and allocation of resources to achieve objectives efficiently and effectively.

Question 5

The lowest level of management is engaged in strategic planning process.

Accepted Answer

The lowest level of management typically focuses on day-to-day operations and supervising frontline employees, rather than engaging in strategic planning, which is usually the responsibility of higher levels of management.

Question 6

The first step in setting up a control process is to measure performances.

Accepted Answer

The first step in setting up a control process is to establish clear standards and objectives against which performance can be measured.

Question 7

A manager who makes one-directional decisions and seeks no input from her subordinates can be described as having an autocratic leadership style.

Accepted Answer

An autocratic leadership style is characterized by individual control over all decisions with little input from group members, fitting the description provided.

Question 8

The ability to work with people and be sensitive to worker's needs are examples of human relations skills.

Accepted Answer

Human relations skills involve the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and work with others, as well as being empathetic, compassionate, and sensitive to the needs of others.

Question 9

The three participative leadership styles are consultative, democratic, and socialistic.

Accepted Answer

The three participative leadership styles are consultative, democratic, and consensus. Socialistic is not a recognized leadership style within this context.

Question 10

The ability to repair hospital diagnostic machines is an example of a conceptual skill.

Accepted Answer

The ability to repair hospital diagnostic machines is an example of a technical skill, not a conceptual skill. Conceptual skills involve understanding and integrating ideas and information, while technical skills are about specific abilities to perform tasks or procedures.

Question 11

Control is the mechanism for making sure the other three managerial functions--planning, organizing, and leadership--are operating smoothly.

Accepted Answer

Control is indeed the function that checks and ensures that planning, organizing, and leadership are functioning smoothly and effectively.

Question 12

A warehouse manager who is placing a reorder for maintenance supplies for delivery vehicles would be making a programmed decision.

Accepted Answer

Programmed decisions are routine and repetitive, often involving a standard procedure for handling them. Reordering maintenance supplies for delivery vehicles fits this description as it is a regular, predictable task that can follow a set process.

Question 13

Performance standards and feedback are essential goals of the organizing function of management.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Managers must act in interpersonal, informational, and decisional roles.

Accepted Answer

According to Henry Mintzberg's managerial roles theory, managers perform ten different, but highly interrelated roles categorized into three primary groups: interpersonal (figurehead, leader, liaison), informational (monitor, disseminator, spokesperson), and decisional (entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, negotiator).

Question 15

Dividing up the tasks (division of labor) is an important part of organizing.

Accepted Answer

Division of labor is a fundamental aspect of organizing as it involves breaking down a job into smaller tasks and assigning them to specific individuals or groups, thereby increasing efficiency and productivity.

Question 16

Strategic planning is long-range, formulated by top management, and made as if the company operated in a vacuum

Accepted Answer

Strategic planning takes into account the external environment, including competitors, market trends, and regulatory factors, rather than assuming the company operates in a vacuum.

Question 17

A manager who is acting as a leader, figurehead, or a liaison is acting in the informational role.

Accepted Answer

A manager acting as a leader, figurehead, or liaison is performing roles classified under the interpersonal category, not the informational category, according to Mintzberg's managerial roles.

Question 18

Planning is the process of deciding what needs to be done to achieve organizational objectives; identifying when and how it will be done, and determining by whom it should be done.

Accepted Answer

Planning involves setting objectives and determining a course of action for achieving those objectives, which includes deciding on the tasks that need to be performed, the timing of these tasks, and who will carry them out.

Question 19

Supervisory managers are the ones that primarily need to have strong conceptual skills.

Accepted Answer

Supervisory managers primarily need strong technical and interpersonal skills to manage day-to-day operations and interact effectively with employees. Conceptual skills are more crucial for top-level managers who need to understand and integrate the organization's various functions.

Question 20

Technical skills are usually utilized at the lower levels of the organization.

Accepted Answer

Technical skills are often required for specific tasks and operations, which are typically handled by employees at lower levels of an organization.

Quiz 6: Management and Leadership in Todays Organizations