Free MBA Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

Henry Fayol listed the following five managerial responsibilities: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and closing.

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False

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True

Question 2

Productivity can be raised through:

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all of the above

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reducing inputs, but maintaining the same level of outputs

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increasing outputs and reducing inputs, thereby, making the ratio more favorable

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producing more output with the same inputs

Question 3

What is the distinction between effectiveness and efficiency?

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Effectiveness refers to the achievement of stated organizational objectives while efficiency denotes the judicious use of resources.

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Effectiveness means "doing things right," while efficiency means "doing the right things".

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Effectiveness denotes the judicious use of resources, and efficiency refers to achievement of stated organizational objectives.

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None of the above

Question 4

Which of Henry Mintzberg's several categories are relevant to managerial roles?

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All of the above

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Decisional roles

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Interpersonal roles

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Informational roles

Question 5

Which managerial positions fall under the informational category section?

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Monitor, Disseminator, Spokesperson

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Figurehead, Leader, Liaison

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Figurehead, Monitor, Entrepreneur

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Entrepreneur, Disturbance Handler, Negotiator

Question 6

In this kind of managerial position, as described by Henry Mintzberg, the manager must communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.

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Liaison

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Resource Allocator

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Disseminator

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Negotiator

Question 7

What steps comprise the "Organizing" process?

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All of the above

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Determine how tasks can best be combined into specific jobs

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Determine how jobs can be grouped into various units

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Determine which tasks are to be performed