MGT504 Midterm Preparation by ZB

Q1. Which of the following is the primary function of management?

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

Answer: a) Planning

Q2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective manager?

1. Delegating tasks
2. Setting clear goals
3. Avoiding decision-making
4. Motivating employees

Answer: c) Avoiding decision-making

Q3. Which of the following is an example of a non-programmed decision?

1. Deciding what time to have lunch
2. Deciding on a new product launch
3. Choosing the best supplier for a regular order
4. Hiring an employee

Answer: b) Deciding on a new product launch

Q4. In which type of structure are teams used to work on specific tasks in an organization?

1. Functional structure
2. Divisional structure
3. Matrix structure
4. Network structure

Answer: c) Matrix structure

Q5. Which of the following is a factor that influences organizational culture?

1. Employee turnover
2. Management style
3. Market competition
4. All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Q6. The process of setting objectives and determining the actions needed to achieve those objectives is called?

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

Answer: b) Planning

Q7. Which of the following is true about a SWOT analysis?

1. It focuses only on external factors
2. It helps identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
3. It ignores competitors
4. It is used only for long-term strategic planning

Answer: b) It helps identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

Q8. Which of the following is an example of a strategic decision?

1. Deciding on employee promotions
2. Deciding on an organizational budget
3. Deciding on the company's long-term direction
4. Deciding on daily operational tasks

Answer: C) Deciding on the company's long-term direction Deciding on the company's long-term direction

Q9. What is the primary goal of organizational behavior studies?

1. To study the organizational structure
2. To understand and improve individual and group behavior within organizations
3. To analyze market trends
4. To design company policies

Answer: b) To understand and improve individual and group behavior within organizations

Q10. Which of the following is an example of a short-term objective?

1. Achieving a five-year growth plan
2. Launching a new product within the next three months
3. Expanding into international markets over the next 10 years
4. Developing a new organizational structure

Answer: b) Launching a new product within the next three months

Q11. The process of motivating, leading, and influencing people to achieve organizational goals is called?

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

Answer: c) Leading

Q12. Which of the following is NOT part of the management process?

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

Answer: c) Executing