Management

Question 1

Manager

Answer 1

The person responsible for setting objectives, organising resources and motivating workers so that the objectives of the business are met.

Question 2

Management

Answer 2

The organisation and coordination of activities in order to achieve the defined objectives of the business.

Question 3

Autocratic management

Answer 3

A management style where one manager takes all decisions with very little, if any, input from others.

Question 4

Democratic management

Answer 4

A management style that encourages the active participation of workers in taking decisions.

Question 5

Paternalistic management

Answer 5

A management style based on the view that the manager is in a better position than the workers to know what is best for an organisation.

Question 6

Laissez-faire management

Answer 6

A management style that leaves much of the business decision-making to the workforce.

Question 7

Theory X

Answer 7

The view that some managers believe that employees are lazy, fear-motivated and in need of constant direction.

Question 8

Theory Y

Answer 8

The view that some managers believe employees are internally motivated, enjoy their work and are prepared to take on additional responsibilities.