Chapter 2: Management Learning Past to Present

1. ________ is to complete a plan of action for the future.

A. Foresight

B. Organization

C. Command

D. Coordination

E. Control

2. Which of the following best defines organization?

A. To complete a plan of action for the future

B. To provide and mobilize resources to implement the plan

C. To lead, select, and evaluate workers to get the best work toward the plan

D. To fit diverse efforts together and to ensure information is shared and problems solved

E. To make sure things happen according to plan and to take necessary corrective action

3. ________ is to lead, select, and evaluate workers to get the best work toward the plan.

A. Foresight

B. Organization

C. Command

D. Coordination

E. Control

4. The manager of a company fits diverse efforts together. He ensures that information is shared and problems are solved. Which of the following management functions is he performing?

A. Foresight

B. Organization

C. Command

D. Coordination

E. Control

5. In a fresh juice manufacturing plant, the production team manufactures 2000 bottles of juice per day, while the sales team sells only 1700 bottles per day. Since the product is perishable, the extra output incurs losses to the company. Hence, the manager intervenes and sets a common standard for both the teams. Which of the following management duties is the manager performing?

A. Control

B. Foresight

C. Coordination

D. Organization

E. Command

6. ________ is to make sure things happen according to plan and to take necessary corrective action.

A. Foresight

B. Organization

C. Command

D. Coordination

E. Control

7. A manager employs 5 workers to produce a total of 36 units of a product per day. He soon realizes that the workers are able to produce only 30 units a day. He then employs an additional worker to meet the set target. Which of the following duties of management is he performing while taking the corrective action?

A. Foresight

B. Organization

C. Command

D. Coordination

E. Control

8. Which of the following is true of the scalar chain principle?

A. Each person should receive orders from only one boss.

B. One person should be in charge of all activities that have the same performance objective.

C. There should be a clear and unbroken line of communication from the top to the bottom in the organization.

D. Guidelines must be written and kept for historical record.

E. Workers should be selected and promoted on ability, competency, and performance.