Description : Which of the following functions or activities requires recruiting and placing qualified personnel needed for the organization so that it may achieve its objectives and goals? (a) Planning ; (b) Staffing ; (c) Organizing ; (c) Controlling
Last Answer : (b) Staffing ;
Description : Determining how tasks are to be grouped is part of which management function? (a) Planning ; (b) Leading ; (c) Controlling ; (d) Organizing
Last Answer : (d) Organizing
Description : The responsibilities of the operations manager include (a) planning, organizing, staffing, procuring, and reviewing (b) forecasting, designing, planning, organizing, and controlling (c) planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling ; (d) designing and operating
Last Answer : (c) planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling ;
Description : Which of the following is not a basic function of the management process? (a) Controlling ; (b) Organizing ; (c) Working ; (d) Leading
Last Answer : (c) Working ;
Description : Strategic planning: (a) Addresses the organization's basic mission or business, issuing broad statements of purpose or direction that have a long lead time. (b) Involves managers in each unit of ... overall plans of the organization. (d) Determines the day-to-day operations within an organization.
Last Answer : (a) Addresses the organization's basic mission or business, issuing broad statements of purpose or direction that have a long lead time.
Description : Which of the following is not one of the four primary management functions? (a) Controlling ; (b) Planning ; (c) Staffing ; (d) Organizing
Last Answer : ; (c) Staffing ;
Description : The General Manager‟s meeting was most likely a result of the following management function: (a) Organizing ; (b) Planning ; (c) Decision-Making ; (d) Controlling
Last Answer : ; (c) Decision-Making ;
Description : ____________ reduces uncertainty (a) Negotiating ; (b) Planning ; (c) Organizing ; (d) Leading
Last Answer : (b) Planning ;
Description : The first step in planning a marketing research project is : 1. conducting a cost / benefit analysis 2. searching the environment 3. defining and locating problems 4. assessing organization resources 5. defining goals and objectives
Last Answer : defining and locating problems
Description : Which of the following can cause a communication barrier? 1. Differing perceptions as to project goals and objectives 2. Insufficient action on the part of the project manager 3. Competition for ... between managers and/ or other personnel 5. Resistance to change 6. All of the above
Last Answer : 6. All of the above
Description : Leadership can _______ subordinates to help the organization achieve its goals. (a) Motivate ; (b) Communicate ; (c) Direct ; (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : Annual Objectives are long-term milestones that Organizations must achieve to reach short-term Objectives
Last Answer : False
Description : The means by which long-term objectives will be achieved are a. mission statements b. strategies. c. vision statements. d. long-term goals
Last Answer : strategies
Description : The means by which long-term objectives achieved are --------------- : A. Mission statements B. Strategies C. Vision statements D. long-term goals
Last Answer : Strategies
Description : GAP analysis: (a) Is a planning approach for determining where an organization as today. (b) Is a planning approach for determining how an organization will reach its goals. (c) Provides a diagram showing a company's present momentum and its potential. (d) All of the above.
Last Answer : (d) All of the above.
Description : The resources within an organization, used to achieve its goal, make up the _________ of a business. (a) External environment ; (b) Internal environment ; (c) Social responsibility ; (d) Workers motivation
Last Answer : External environment
Description : What is NOT a ‘Critical Tasks of Strategic Management? A. Formulate the company’s mission B. Select a set of short-term objectives that will achieve the most desirable results C. Conduct an internal analysis D. Assess the external environment – competitive and general contexts
Last Answer : Select a set of short-term objectives that will achieve the most desirable results
Description : Strategic management can be defined as: a) a process of setting written long-term profit plans for the organization. b) a process of measuring performance of the organization. c) a process of operational planning. d) a process of setting long-term direction for the organization
Last Answer : a process of setting long-term direction for the organization
Description : Shauna has recently been appointed as a project manager for Project SkyNorth, which is regarded as an important project in her organization. During the project planning meeting, ... b. Matrix organization c. Functional organization d. Projectized organization e. Hierarchical organization
Last Answer : d. Projectized organization
Description : The first step in planning a marketing research project is: A)conducting a cost/benefit analysis B)searching the environment C)defining and locating problems D)assessing organisation resources E)defining goals and objectives
Last Answer : C)defining and locating problems
Description : The Strategic Management process is the way in which Strategists determine Objectives & -- A. Make document recording B. Make Coordinating C. Make Strategic Decisions D. Make Planning
Last Answer : Make Strategic Decisions
Description : Which of the following are typically seen as being associated with strategic decisions? Select one: a. HR and Technology strategies b. The detailed planning of a department's work over the ... The organization's long-term direction d. values and expectations of powerful actors in the organization
Last Answer : The organization’s long-term direction
Description : Which of the following is typically NOT seen as being associated with strategic decision ? A. The Organization's long term direction B. The detailed planning of a Department's work over the ... and expectations of powerful players in the Organization D. The scope of the Organization's activities
Last Answer : The detailed planning of a Department’s work over the next month
Description : Which of the following steps in the planning process should be completed before the others can be addressed? (a) Putting plans into action ; (b) Stating organizational objectives (c) Listing alternative ways of reaching objectives (d) Developing premises on which to base each alternative
Last Answer : (b) Stating organizational objectives
Description : ________________ is a set of competitive moves to achieve organizational objectives? A. Competitive Analysis B. Strategy C. Management D. None of the above
Last Answer : Strategy
Description : Which of the following is not an element of the management process? (a) pricing ; (b) staffing ; (c) planning ; (d) leading
Last Answer : (a) pricing ;
Description : Core Competencies are the skills and abilities by which Resources are deployed through a Firm's activities and processes to enable the Company to ----------- : A. Survive B. ... imitate or acquire C. Achieve Competitive Advantage in ways others cannot imitate D. Achieve superior position
Last Answer : Achieve Competitive Advantage in ways others cannot imitate
Description : What sort of goals does Management By Objectives (MBO) emphasize? (a) Tangible, verifiable and measurable ; (b) Achievable, controllable and profitable (c) Challenging, emotional and constructive ; (d) Hierarchical, attainable and effective
Last Answer : (a) Tangible, verifiable and measurable ;
Description : Management by objectives emphasizes participatively setting goals that are: (a) General in nature. ; (b) Easy to attain. ; (c) Easy to create and develop. (d) Tangible, verifiable, and measurable.
Last Answer : (d) Tangible, verifiable, and measurable.
Description : The primary goal of a disaster preparedness plan is: a) To protect the population b) To protect valuable resources c) To keep communications lines open d) To protect environmental health personnel
Last Answer : a) To protect the population
Description : Which of the following refers to a management tool for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment, and communication for any emergency situation? a) The Incident Command System The ... emergency preparedness required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Last Answer : a) The Incident Command System The Incident Command System (ICS) is a management tool for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment and communication for any emergency situation. The federal government mandates ... are used at the level of an individual hospital's emergency response plan as well.
Description : A ____ of activities that are used to achieve the project’s goals or objectives is known as the project life cycle.
Last Answer : Ans. Rational order
Description : Internal auditors review the adequacy of the company's internal control system primarily to a. Help determine the nature, timing, and extent of tests necessary to achieve audit objectives. b. ... and economically. d. Ensure that material weaknesses in the system of internal control are corrected
Last Answer : Determine whether the internal control system provides reasonable assurance that the company's objectives and goals are met efficiently and economically.
Description : What Can A Teacher Do To Develop Integrated Personalities Of His Pupil? Options: A) Children Should Be Encouraged And Helped To Set Themselves Well-Defined Goals And Objectives Which They Can Hope To ... Should Be So Planned That Children Are Able To Express Themselves Fully. D) All Of These
Last Answer : D) All Of These
Description : The SWOT approach assesses an organization's (a) Speed, Wants, Order, Timing ; (b) Structure, Workforce, Organization, Types (b) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. ; (d) Signs, Worries, Objectives, Techniques
Last Answer : (b) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. ;
Description : What does Strategy describe? A. The general direction in which an organization plans to move to attain its goals B. Framework for managerial decisions C. Leveraging strengths to gain competitive advantage D. All of these options
Last Answer : All of these options
Description : A ___________ refers to the authority and responsibility for achieving the major goals of the Organization. (a) Line position ; (b) Staff position ; (c) Line authority ; (d) None of the given options
Last Answer : (a) Line position ;
Description : In the Exploring Strategy Model, what Heading is used to cover Environment, Capability, Goals and Culture ? A. Strategic Planning B. Strategic Choices C. Strategy in Action D. Strategic Position
Last Answer : Strategic Position
Description : -------------- is the planning and implementing of organizational systems and practices that maximize the potential of employees to contribute to organizational goals and develop their capabilities unhindered ... group. (a) Managing Diversity ; (b) Anthropology ; (d) Bureaucracy ; (d) Remuneration
Last Answer : (a) Managing Diversity ;
Description : It is generally agreed that the central role of strategy is to Select one: a. Achieve competitive advantage. b. Make best use of resources. c. Make the best products and service d. Make profits for the company
Last Answer : Achieve competitive advantage.
Description : The major benefit of having employees participate in goal setting is: (a) That it provides the company with greater financial stability. (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult ... type of system. (d) That it provides more time for management to pursue other activities.
Last Answer : (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult goals and tasks.
Description : An audit process is a well-defined methodology for organizing an audit to ensure that a. The evidence gathered is both sufficient and competent. b. All appropriate audit objectives are specified. c. All appropriate audit objectives are met. d. All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : Marketing activities conducted by individuals and organizations to achieve some goal other than ordinary business goals such as profit is : 1. non business marketing 2. organization marketing 3. individual marketing 4. enterprise marketing 5. none of these
Last Answer : individual marketing
Description : . A key aspect of managing a project involves: a. defining which operational systems to put in place. b. identifying routine tasks. c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained. d. planning to achieve defined objectives
Last Answer : d. planning to achieve defined objectives.
Description : A key aspect of managing a project involves: a. defining which operational systems to put in place. b. identifying routine tasks. c. ensuring ongoing operations are maintained. d. planning to achieve defined objectives.
Description : These are the operational approaches by which management intends to achieve its objectives. a. Business risk approaches b. Strategies c. Planning methods d. Operational plans.
Description : The work of setting up objectives for selling activities, determining and scheduling the steps necessary to achieve these objectives is known as…………. A. Selling B. Sales policy C. Sales programme D. Sales planning
Last Answer : D. Sales planning
Description : The _________ answers the question "What do we want to become?" whereas _________answers the question "What is our business?" a. vision statement; mission statement b. short-term objectives; long-term objectives c. objectives; strategies d. mission; vision
Last Answer : vision statement; mission statement