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"Accountability is the obligation of an individual to report formally to his superior about the work he has done to discharge the responsibility." This definition is given by:

a.

Mooney and Reily

b.

Davis

c.

McFarland

d.

Henri Fayol

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Which group is expected to be the least likely to experience Groupthink?

a.

Delphi

b.

Interacting

c.

Nominal

d.

Cooperating

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If this is absent, a subordinate may pick who to listen to and it may lead to divided loyalties:

a.

chain of command

b.

Unity of Command

c.

Effective communication

d.

Delegated Authority

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Which statement is not true about responsibility?

a.

It flows from top to bottom.

b.

It is a continuing obligation.

It is a continuing obligation.

It is a continuing obligation.

c.

It arises from the superior- subordinate relationship.

d.

No one can delegate responsibility.

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"Authority is the right to give orders and the power to exact obedience.” This definition is given by:

a.

Davis

b.

Henri Fayol

c.

Mooney and Reily

d.

McFarland

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Herbert A. Simon is associated with which type of decision-making model?

a.

Administrative

b.

Behavioral

c.

Evidence Based

d.

Classical

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Organizational power is also known as

a.

Power Politics

b.

Power bases

c.

Power control

d.

Power influence

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 A goal set by and for an organization's middle management is called.........

a.

Strategy

b.

Mission

c.

Operational Goals

d.

Tactical Goals

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Delegation is which step in the process of organizing                     

a.

5

b.

3

c.

4

d.

6

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What is a strategic alliance?

a.

Formal agreement to share knowledge

b.

Formal agreement to share profits from a shared investment

c.

Formal agreement committing to exchange resources.

d.

Any form of partnership between one firm and another

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Dick’s Company is good at firing employees. In SWOT, which quadrant is that feature placed:

a.

T

b.

W

c.

S

d.

O

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Select the odd one out:

a.

Expert Power

b.

Charismatic power

c.

Reward Power

d.

Referent Power

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In making the best decision managers aim for .......................

a.

Efficiency

b.

Goals

c.

Effectiveness

d.

Success

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What is another name for contingency planning?

a.

Ad hoc planning

b.

Synergy planning

c.

Business level planning

d.

Scenario planning

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What does the acronyms SWOT stand for?

a.

strength, worth, opportunity, threats

b.

strength, winnings, opportunity, threats

c.

Success, winnings, opportunity, tactics

d.

strength, weakness, opportunity, threats

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"Responsibility is absolute and one cannot delegate it." means:

a.

A superior can delegate a responsibility and the subordinate will now have full responsibility to everyone in the chain of command.

b.

A superior can only demand responsibility from the subordinate that was delegated the responsibility.

c.

A superior can delegate a responsibility.

d.

A superior cannot delegate a task to a subordinate.

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Which condition decision makers faced when the chances of making a bad decision is moderate?

a.

Uncertainty

b.

Doubt

c.

Risk

d.

Moderate difficulty

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What is a definition of an objective?

a.

A clearly defined and measurable outcome over a specified time

b.

A set standard of performance agreed by workers and managers.

A set standard of performance agreed by workers and managers.

c.

A defined specified outcome to be achieved in the long-term

d.

A clear set of goals to be attained given a set number of resources

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Select the odd one out:

a.

Continuity Principle

b.

Reciprocal Relation Principle

c.

Late stage Principle

d.

Clarity of Objective Principle

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A power Tactic that emphasizes on getting someone in a good mood prior to making a request is called

a.

Persuasion

b.

Inspirational appeal

c.

Ingratiation

d.

Personal appeal

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The time period for which budget is prepared is known as

a.

Budget Horizon

b.

Budget Time

c.

Organising Horizon

d.

Planning Horizon

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What model is used to compare a business market share and market growth?

a.

Product Life Cycle

b.

BCG Matrix

c.

GE Business Screen

d.

Porter Generic Strategy

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Planning is a managerial process that occurs within.........context.

a.

Business

b.

Environmental

c.

Social

d.

Financial

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Which one of the following is not a key management skill in planning?

a.

Conceptual skills

b.

Communication skills

c.

Analytical skills

d.

IT and computing skills

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Which is not a feature of a budget?

a.

Controlling device

b.

Exemptions

c.

Future oriented

d.

A plan

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Coordination should start at the:

a.

Planning stage

b.

Leading Stage

c.

Controlling stage

d.

Organising stage

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"Decision making is the most basic and fundamental of all management activities." Name the Author(s) that support this view

a.

Richard Priem

b.

R. Duane Ireland

c.

C. Chet Miller

d.

All of the Above

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In Responsibility Charting:

a.

The task and task performers relationship are summarized.

b.

The task is shown on the vertical axis

c.

The task performer is shown on the horizontal axis

d.

All of the above.

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Which of the following must the manager follow for effective delegation

a.

Balance of Authority

b.

Absoluteness of Responsibility

c.

Unity of Command

d.

All of the above

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Which is not an Advantage of Decentralization:

a.

Narrow Product lines

b.

Motivation of Subordinates

c.

Supervision and control

d.

Growth and Diversification