MGT402 Midterm Preparation Set 2 by ZB

Q1. What is the primary function of management? a) Planning

1. Organizing
2. Leading
3. Controlling

Answer: A) Organizing Planning

Q2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a decentralized organization? a) Authority is concentrated at the top

1. Decision-making is pushed down to lower levels
2. High degree of specialization
3. Top management makes all decisions

Answer: B) High degree of specialization Decision-making is pushed down to lower levels

Q3. The process of setting goals and determining the steps to achieve them is known as: a) Organizing

1. Planning
2. Directing
3. Controlling

Answer: B) Directing Planning

Q4. Which type of planning focuses on the long-term goals of an organization? a) Tactical Planning

1. Operational Planning
2. Strategic Planning
3. Contingency Planning

Answer: C) Contingency Planning Strategic Planning

Q5. What is the first step in the decision-making process? a) Identifying alternatives

1. Gathering information
2. Recognizing the problem
3. Evaluating alternatives

Answer: C) Evaluating alternatives Recognizing the problem

Q6. Which of the following is NOT a function of management? a) Planning

1. Organizing
2. Marketing
3. Controlling

Answer: C) Controlling Marketing

Q7. Which leadership style involves the leader making decisions alone without consulting others? a) Democratic

1. Autocratic
2. Laissez-faire
3. Transformational

Answer: B) Laissez-faire Autocratic

Q8. What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis? a) To develop a financial plan

1. To assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of an organization
2. To organize tasks effectively
3. To define roles and responsibilities

Answer: B) To organize tasks effectively To assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of an organization

Q9. Which of the following is an example of a management skill? a) Planning

1. Communication
2. Task delegation
3. All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Q10. What is the main difference between leadership and management? a) Leaders focus on the present, while managers focus on the future

1. Managers control and direct, while leaders inspire and motivate
2. Managers are involved in planning, while leaders are not
3. There is no difference between leadership and management

Answer: B) Managers are involved in planning, while leaders are not Managers control and direct, while leaders inspire and motivate

Q11. In the context of management, what does the term “organizational structure” refer to? a) The decision-making process

1. The way tasks are divided and coordinated
2. The physical layout of an office
3. The goals of an organization

Answer: B) The physical layout of an office The way tasks are divided and coordinated

Q12. Which of the following is a key feature of a functional organizational structure? a) Employees are grouped based on specialized functions

1. Employees are grouped based on geographical location
2. Employees are grouped based on product lines
3. Employees have no defined roles

Answer: A) Employees are grouped based on geographical location Employees are grouped based on specialized functions