Principles of Management Quiz

Explore key concepts in management with this quiz. Test yourself on functions, theorists, and organizational theories.

#1

Which of the following is not a function of management?

Planning
Controlling
Production
Organizing
5 answered
#2

Who is known as the father of scientific management?

Henry Fayol
Max Weber
Frederick Taylor
Elton Mayo
6 answered
#3

Which management theorist introduced the 14 Principles of Management?

Max Weber
Frederick Taylor
Henry Fayol
Elton Mayo
5 answered
#4

What does the acronym SMART stand for in the context of goal setting?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Strategic, Meaningful, Assessable, Realistic, Timely
Structured, Meaningful, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
5 answered
#5

Which management approach emphasizes maximizing efficiency through careful structuring and control?

Human Relations Approach
Systems Approach
Classical Approach
Contingency Approach
5 answered
#6

What is the primary focus of strategic management?

Short-term decision-making
Tactical planning
Long-term goals and objectives
Operational efficiency
5 answered
#7

Which management principle emphasizes harmony and cooperation within the organization?

Unity of Command
Esprit de Corps
Scalar Chain
Division of Work
5 answered
#8

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is considered the most basic?

Self-actualization
Esteem
Safety
Physiological
5 answered
#9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy according to Max Weber?

Formal hierarchy
Division of labor
Decentralized decision-making
Impersonal relationships
5 answered
#10

What management concept suggests that an employee should only report to one manager?

Unity of Command
Unity of Direction
Scalar Chain
Span of Control
5 answered
#11

Who developed the Theory X and Theory Y concepts related to employee motivation?

Douglas McGregor
Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Clayton Alderfer
5 answered
#12

What is the purpose of a Gantt chart in project management?

To display resource allocation
To track project progress
To manage stakeholder communication
To analyze market trends
4 answered
#13

What does SWOT analysis stand for in management?

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Sales, Workforce, Operations, Technology
Strategy, Workflow, Organization, Training
Structure, Wealth, Opportunities, Talent
4 answered
#14

Who introduced the concept of the Hawthorne Effect?

Frederick Taylor
Elton Mayo
Henry Fayol
Max Weber
4 answered
#15

What does the acronym PDCA stand for in quality management?

Plan, Do, Control, Act
Process, Define, Change, Adapt
Prepare, Design, Coordinate, Assess
Produce, Distribute, Communicate, Analyze
4 answered
#16

What does the acronym ROI stand for in management?

Return on Investment
Rate of Interest
Risk of Incidence
Revenue of Income
4 answered
#17

Who introduced the concept of 'Theory of Constraints'?

Peter Drucker
Philip Kotler
Eliyahu Goldratt
Michael Porter
4 answered

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