Title: Functions of Management
Course: Demo 1

Q: Managers engage in planning, organizing, directing and controlling ________ in order to achieve ________.
- subordinates; revenues
- communications; profitability
- resources; specific goals
A: resources; specific goals

Q: In his managerial role, Carl starts every project with a session focused on goal-setting and dialogue among team members about the best approach for achieving these goals. This activity is part of which primary function of management?
- controlling
- directing
- planning
A: planning

Q: Allocating resources including people, equipment and money to carry out the company’s plans is the ________ function of management.
- controlling
- planning
- organizing
A: organizing

Q: As a manager, Carl spends a lot of his time helping employees to focus on their work tasks and identify and overcome obstacles. He also ensures that they understand how their efforts contribute to the success of the organization and that they're motivated to make progress. These activities are a part of which primary function of management?
- controlling
- organizing
- directing
A: directing

Q: Comparing actual to expected performance and taking corrective action to improve results is part of which primary management function?
- organizing
- directing
- controlling
A: controlling

Q: The four primary functions of management:
- vary somewhat between companies, non-profit and government organizations
- really depend on each organization’s own goals, culture and objectives
- are the same for companies, non-profit and government organizations
A: are the same for companies, non-profit and government organizations