Business Management Quiz: Test!

25 Questions | By Shaunnalyon | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 328

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1.

A process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling helps an organization reach its goals. This process is known as
- A.
  
  Executive Decision-making
- B.
  
  Management
- C.
  
  Conceptual planning
- D.
  
  Business Analysis
2.

Successful managers determine goals, develop a strategy, and design plans to execute the strategy. This element of management is
- A.
  
  Leading
- B.
  
  Planning
- C.
  
  Organizing
- D.
  
  Controlling
3.

Successful managers must decide how to best arrange the organization’s resources. This function of management is:
- A.
  
  Leading
- B.
  
  Planning
- C.
  
  Organizing
- D.
  
  Controlling
4.

Successful managers must guide and motivate employees to reach goals and objectives. This process is known as:
- A.
  
  Leading
- B.
  
  Planning
- C.
  
  Organizing
- D.
  
  Controlling
5.

Successful managers must closely monitor the progress of the organization. This step in the management process is called:
- A.
  
  Leading
- B.
  
  Planning
- C.
  
  Organizing
- D.
  
  Controlling
6.

These managers have responsibility for the firm’s overall performance:
- A.
  
  Middle Managers
- B.
  
  First-line Managers
- C.
  
  Top Managers
- D.
  
  Employees
7.

These managers are responsible for implementing strategies.
- A.
  
  Top Managers
- B.
  
  Middle managers
- C.
  
  First-line managers
- D.
  
  Chairman of the board
8.

These managers are responsible for the supervision of employees.
- A.
  
  Top Managers
- B.
  
  Middle Managers
- C.
  
  First-line managers
- D.
  
  Board of directors
9.

Which managers are most likely to require technical skills?
- A.
  
  Top Managers
- B.
  
  Middle Managers
- C.
  
  First-line managers
- D.
  
  Board of directors
10.

Which type of manager needs strong human relations skills the most?
- A.
  
  Top Managers
- B.
  
  Middle Managers
- C.
  
  First-line Managers
- D.
  
  Board of directors
11.

Which type of manager relies most on conceptual skills?
- A.
  
  Top Managers
- B.
  
  Middle Managers
- C.
  
  First-line managers
- D.
  
  None of these
12.

A process that helps a firm respond to the challenges in its environment.
- A.
  
  Strategic Management
- B.
  
  Tactical Management
- C.
  
  Contingency Management
- D.
  
  Conceptual Management
13.

How a business will achieve its purpose is often written in a:
- A.
  
  Strategy session
- B.
  
  Objective document
- C.
  
  Mission statement
- D.
  
  None of these
14.

Starbucks sets a goal to have a location in Egypt within 5 - 10 years. This goal is a:
- A.
  
  Short-term
- B.
  
  Intermediate
- C.
  
  Long-term
- D.
  
  Operational
15.

Starbucks wants to introduce hot chocolate in all stores within 24 months. This goal is a:
- A.
  
  Short-term
- B.
  
  Intermediate
- C.
  
  Long-term
- D.
  
  Mission
16.

Starbucks wants to train all employees on a new process with the next 6 months. This goal is a:
- A.
  
  Short-term
- B.
  
  Intermediate
- C.
  
  Long-term
- D.
  
  Strategic
17.

Evaluating the business's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are identified in a
- A.
  
  Operational plan
- B.
  
  Tactical plan
- C.
  
  Strategic plan
- D.
  
  SWOT analysis
18.

Top managers are normally responsible for this type of planning:
- A.
  
  Operational
- B.
  
  Tactical
- C.
  
  Strategic
- D.
  
  None of these
19.

Type of planning used by lower-level managers to implement the tactics of top/middle managers:
- A.
  
  Operational
- B.
  
  Situational
- C.
  
  Strategic
- D.
  
  Contingency
20.

When the unexpected happens, management must have a backup plan. This is known as:
- A.
  
  Contingency planning
- B.
  
  Surprise planning
- C.
  
  Environmental analysis
- D.
  
  Tactical planning
21.

Many organizations have their own unique stories, beliefs, and norms. This is part of:
- A.
  
  Their crisis management program
- B.
  
  Their contingency planning process
- C.
  
  Their corporate culture
- D.
  
  Their business plan
22.

The ability to define problems and select the best course of action is the definition of:
- A.
  
  Decision-making
- B.
  
  Conceptual skills
- C.
  
  Human relations skills
- D.
  
  Production skills
23.

The productive use of the manager's time is referred to as the manager's
- A.
  
  Time management skills
- B.
  
  Conceptual skills
- C.
  
  Technical skills
- D.
  
  Production skills
24.

Through ____________________________, an organization maintains an effective alignment with its environment.
- A.
  
  Corporate culture
- B.
  
  Maximizing sales
- C.
  
  Organizational structure
- D.
  
  Strategic management
25.

The events of September 11, 2001, underscore the need for organizational _____________________ plans:
- A.
  
  Contingency
- B.
  
  Crisis management
- C.
  
  Strategic
- D.
  
  Operational