Which of the following statements about the four fundamental principles of management is true?

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True - false questions

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

• The principles of management are the underlying factors for successful management.
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • No.These principles underpin successful management.
• Management involves directing the activities of a small team only, not a large group.
  • True
    • No. Management involves teams of all sizes.
  • False
    • Correct. Management involves teams of all sizes.
• Organizational effectiveness focuses on ensuring that the right things get done to contribute to an organization's successful achievement of set goals.
  • True
    • Correct.
  • False
    • No. An effective organization focuses on meeting its set goals.
• A manager promotes efficiency by ensuring that work activities use the most possible resources to ensure that the project is completed in the available time.
  • True
    • No.Efficient organizations use least possible resources in shortest time possible.
  • False
    • Correct. Efficient organizations use least possible resources in shortest time possible.

Multiple choice questions

• Which THREE of the following statements about management principles are correct? (Select all that apply - there are three correct answers)
  • Management principles are dynamic guidelines and not static rules
    • Yes. There is room for managers' discretion when appropriate.
  • Management principles are statements of fundamental truth based on logic and the practical experience of managers
    • Yes. They provide guidelines for managerial decision making and actions.
  • Management principles are applicable to businesses but not to non-business organizations
    • Incorrect. They are applicable to both types of organizations.
  • Management principles enable managers to handle complex situations which may arise unexpectedly
    • Yes. Management principles help make managers more effective and efficient.
• Which ONE of the following are two of the four main management functions that comprise the P-O-L-C framework? (Select one)
  • Communicating and leading
    • Incorrect. Leading is correct but not communicating.
  • Planning and organizing
    • Yes. Leading and controlling are the other two main functions.
  • Leading and promoting
    • Incorrect. Leading is correct but not promoting.
  • Controlling and operations
    • Incorrect. Controlling is correct but not operations.
• Which statements are TRUE about management and managers? (Select all that apply - there are three correct answers)
  • Management is the process of dealing with or controlling things or people
    • Yes. This is a correct statement.
  • Management is a process that is used to achieve what an organization wants to achieve
    • Yes. This is a correct statement.
  • A manager is an individual who is in charge of a certain group of tasks, or a certain subset of a company
    • Yes. This is a correct statement.
  • A manager avoids conflict with employees and other stakeholders at all costs
    • Incorrect. Resolving conflict diplomatically and effectively is in fact an integral part of a manager's job.
• Which ONE of the following is a common type of work that managers perform on a daily basis? (Select the most appropriate option)
  • Taking notes at meetings
    • Incorrect. Not usually job of manager.
  • Using pertinent information to make important business decisions
    • Yes. Managers make all types of business decisions on a constant basis.
  • Helping employees get to work on time
    • Incorrect. This is usually employees' responsibility.
  • Delivering materials to various offices
    • Incorrect. This is usually someone else's job.

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