Practice Test 3: The Functions of Management (Part 2)

Question 1

A person who occupies a higher position has this power over other persons in lower positions in the organization.

Answer 1

Legitimate power

Question 2

A type of power wherein a person compels another to comply with orders through threats or punishment

Answer 2

Coercive power

Question 3

Indicates the expenditures, revenues, or profits planned for some future period regarding operations.

Answer 3

Operating budget

Question 4

These skills refer to the ability to think in abstract terms, to see how parts fit together to form the whole.

Answer 4

Conceptual skills

Question 5

One that prescribes the proper leadership style for various situations, focusing on the appropriate degrees of delegation of decision-making authority.

Answer 5

Vroom’s Decision Making Model

Question 6

What refers to management function which is to encourage others to follow the example set for them, with great commitment and conviction?

Answer 6

Leading

Question 7

What is the most essential attribute of a project manager?

Answer 7

Leadership

Question 8

What refers to a principal function of lower management which is to instill in the workforce a commitment and enthusiasm for pursuing the goals of the organization?

Answer 8

Motivating

Question 9

The following are considered theories of Motivation except:

Answer 9

Gagarin’s Theory

Question 10

It is a management function which involves influencing others to engage in the work behaviors necessary to reach organizational goals.

Answer 10

Leading

Question 11

A type of controlling when the management anticipates problems and prevents their occurrence.

Answer 11

Feed forward control

Question 12

Actual performance normally is the same as the original plan and therefore it is necessary to check for deviation and to take corrective action. This action refers to what management function?

Answer 12

Controlling

Question 13

A type of controlling when the operations are already ongoing and activities to detect variances are made.

Answer 13

Concurrent control

Question 14

What refers to management function which is to encourage others to follow the example set for them, with great commitment and conviction?

Answer 14

Leading

Question 15

When a person has the ability to give rewards to anybody who follows orders or requests, it termed as:

Answer 15

Reward power