MBA Management 5

Question 1

In project management, the Critical Path Method (CPM) is used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines minimum project duration

Answer

CPM identifies the critical path — the longest chain of dependent activities — which sets the earliest possible project completion date.

Question 2

Which leadership theory proposes that leaders adjust their style (directing, coaching, supporting, delegating) based on follower readiness and competence?

Accepted Answer

Situational Leadership Theory

Answer

Situational Leadership Theory by Hersey and Blanchard argues that effective leaders adapt their style to the development level of each follower.

Question 3

A company discovers that a competitor has launched a similar product. Management convenes an emergency meeting to decide a response. This is an example of which type of decision?

Accepted Answer

Nonprogrammed decision

Answer

Nonprogrammed decisions address novel, unstructured, high-stakes situations that require unique analysis and judgment.

Question 4

When a matrix organization assigns an employee to report to both a functional manager and a project manager, this violates which classical management principle?

Accepted Answer

Unity of command

Answer

Unity of command states that each employee should report to only one superior; matrix structures deliberately break this principle for flexibility.

Question 5

A startup uses OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to align employee goals with company strategy. OKRs are best described as:

Accepted Answer

A goal-setting framework linking qualitative objectives to measurable outcomes

Answer

OKRs pair an ambitious qualitative Objective with specific, measurable Key Results to drive focused organizational alignment.

MBA - Degree Master of Business Administration Practice Test

MBA - Degree Master of Business Administration Practice Test

MBA Management 5