MGT503 Midterm File by ZB

Q1. Management is the process of __________ organizational goals.

1. Achieving
2. Eliminating
3. Changing
4. Complicating

Answer: a) Achieving

Q2. Which of the following is NOT a function of management?

1. Planning
2. Leading
3. Innovating
4. Controlling

Answer: c) Innovating

Q3. Who is known as the "Father of Scientific Management"?

1. Henry Mintzberg
2. Henri Fayol
3. Frederick W. Taylor
4. Max Weber

Answer: c) Frederick W. Taylor

Q4. The three levels of management are:

1. Strategic, Tactical, Operational
2. Planning, Organizing, Leading
3. Top, Middle, Lower
4. High, Medium, Low

Answer: c) Top, Middle, Lower

Q5. Which management function involves setting goals and determining how to achieve them?

1. Organizing
2. Planning
3. Leading
4. Controlling

Answer: b) Planning

Q6. Henri Fayol introduced __________ principles of management.

1. 10
2. 12
3. 14
4. 16

Answer: c) 14

Q7. Decision-making is primarily associated with which managerial function?

1. Controlling
2. Planning
3. Leading
4. Organizing

Answer: b) Planning

Q8. In management, __________ means delegating authority to subordinates.

1. Decentralization
2. Centralization
3. Coordination
4. Formalization

Answer: a) Decentralization

Q9. The primary focus of the Classical Management Theory is:

1. Employee motivation
2. Organizational efficiency
3. Teamwork
4. Customer satisfaction

Answer: b) Organizational efficiency

Q10. A __________ organization structure groups employees by similar specialties, roles, or tasks.

1. Matrix
2. Functional
3. Divisional
4. Team-based

Answer: b) Functional

Q11. Theory X assumes that employees:

1. Enjoy work
2. Are lazy and dislike responsibility
3. Are self-motivated
4. Seek opportunities to grow

Answer: b) Are lazy and dislike responsibility

Q12. Which of the following is an external factor affecting management?

1. Employee behavior
2. Economic environment
3. Organizational culture
4. Manager’s leadership style

Answer: b) Economic environment