Basics of Management Quiz

Management isn’t just about authority—it’s the art and science of guiding organizations toward success.

From Henri Fayol’s timeless functions to modern leadership strategies, mastering these principles unlocks efficiency, innovation, and team excellence.

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25 MCQs for Students & Beginners

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What is the primary purpose of management?

Maximizing shareholder dividends

Achieving organizational goals efficiently and effectively

Controlling employee behavior

Generating profit at any cost

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Which level of management is responsible for tactical planning?

Top-level (e.g., CEO)

Middle-level (e.g., Department Head)

Front-line (e.g., Supervisor)

External stakeholders

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Henri Fayol’s five functions of management include:

Planning, Leading, Controlling, Staffing, Budgeting

Organizing, Directing, Budgeting, Reporting, Coordinating

Planning, Organizing, Commanding, Coordinating, Controlling

Forecasting, Recruiting, Motivating, Evaluating, Innovating

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Scientific Management is associated with:

Elton Mayo

Max Weber

Frederick Taylor

Peter Drucker

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Which function involves delegating tasks and allocating resources?

Planning

Organizing

Leading

Controlling

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Unity of Command principle states that employees should:

Report to multiple managers

Receive orders from one supervisor only

Work independently without supervision

Be promoted based on seniority

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A manager motivating employees to achieve goals is performing which function?

Controlling

Organizing

Leading

Planning

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Which is a key element of Controlling?

Setting organizational vision

Measuring performance against standards

Designing organizational charts

Conducting market research

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Bureaucratic management emphasizes:

Flexibility and innovation

Strict hierarchy, rules, and formal procedures

Employee autonomy

Decentralized decision-making

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Which leadership style involves high employee autonomy?

Autocratic

Democratic

Laissez-faire

Transactional

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SWOT Analysis assesses:

Employee performance

Organizational Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

Financial liquidity

Market competition alone

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs places Self-actualization at:

The base level

The second level

The third level

The peak

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Centralization refers to:

Delegating decision-making to lower levels

Concentrating decision-making at the top

Eliminating hierarchy

Rotating leadership roles

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The Hawthorne Effect demonstrated that:

Financial incentives are the best motivator

Employee productivity increases when they feel observed/valued

Strict rules optimize output

Automation reduces human error

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Which principle states "Subordination of individual interest to organizational goals"?

Esprit de Corps

Equity

Unity of Direction

Discipline

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A manager resolving conflict between team members is performing a:

Interpersonal role

Informational role

Decisional role

Strategic role

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Management by Objectives (MBO) was developed by:

Henry Mintzberg

Peter Drucker

Fayol

Taylor

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Contingency Theory suggests:

One universal management style works best

Management approach depends on the situation

Employee satisfaction is irrelevant to productivity

Hierarchies are obsolete

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Which is not a step in the decision-making process?

Identifying the problem

Allocating resources

Evaluating alternatives

Implementing the solution

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Span of Control refers to:

Time taken to complete a task

Number of subordinates a manager supervises

Geographic area of operations

Financial budget authority

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Herzberg’s Motivator-Hygiene Theory identifies Salary as a:

Motivator

Hygiene factor

Growth need

Performance incentive

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) emphasizes:

Profit maximization above all

Ethical obligations to society/environment

Short-term shareholder returns

Reducing employee benefits

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MBO (Management by Objectives) involves:

Centralized goal-setting by executives

Collaborative goal-setting between managers and employees

Eliminating performance metrics

Focusing solely on financial targets

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Kurt Lewin’s Change Management Model sequences stages as:

Plan → Do → Check → Act

Unfreeze → Change → Refreeze

Diagnose → Implement → Evaluate

Initiate → Execute → Terminate

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Effective communication in management requires:

Top-down directives only

Clarity, feedback, and active listening

Using technical jargon

Avoiding written documentation

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Whether you’re a student, aspiring manager, or seasoned leader, this quiz challenges your grasp of management’s core pillars:

Foundations: Definitions, levels, and key theorists
Functions: Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
Frameworks: Motivation theories, decision-making, and CSR

Dive into 25 concise questions covering classic concepts and real-world applications. How well do you understand the forces that drive organizational success?

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Sujan

Sujan Chaudhary is an MBA graduate. He loves to share his business knowledge with the rest of the world. While not writing, he will be found reading and exploring the world.

Basics of Management Quiz – 25 MCQs for Students & Beginners

Basics of Management Quiz

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