MGT503 Midterm Preparation by ZB

Q1. Which managerial function involves setting goals and deciding how to achieve them?

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

Answer: a) Planning

Q2. What is the process of arranging and structuring work to accomplish organizational goals?

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

Answer: c) Organizing

Q3. Who is considered the father of scientific management?

1. Henry Fayol
2. Elton Mayo
3. Frederick Taylor
4. Max Weber

Answer: c) Frederick Taylor

Q4. Which of the following is NOT a type of managerial skill?

1. Technical skills
2. Conceptual skills
3. Operational skills
4. Human skills

Answer: c) Operational skills

Q5. What is the primary focus of the human relations approach?

1. Productivity
2. Employee satisfaction
3. Cost reduction
4. Task specialization

Answer: b) Employee satisfaction

Q6. Which level of management is responsible for strategic planning?

1. Middle management
2. First-line management
3. Top management
4. Operational staff

Answer: c) Top management

Q7. The belief that managers should focus on worker productivity by simplifying tasks is part of:

1. Behavioral management
2. Contingency theory
3. Scientific management
4. Administrative management

Answer: c) Scientific management

Q8. Which theory suggests there is no one best way to manage?

1. Classical theory
2. Behavioral theory
3. Scientific management
4. Contingency theory

Answer: d) Contingency theory

Q9. What does SWOT analysis stand for?

1. Strengths, Weaknesses, Outcomes, Threats
2. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
3. Strengths, Workload, Outcomes, Tasks
4. Solutions, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Tasks

Answer: b) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

Q10. The principle of unity of command states that:

1. Every manager should report to one subordinate
2. Each employee should report to only one manager
3. Managers should control all employees
4. No employee should report to multiple managers

Answer: b) Each employee should report to only one manager

Q11. Which function involves comparing actual performance with standards?

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

Answer: c) Controlling

Q12. What is the term for a visual representation of an organization's structure?

1. Gantt chart
2. Organizational chart
3. Process flow
4. Decision tree

Answer: b) Organizational chart