Q.1 Which of the following is considered the first function of management?
Planning
Organizing
Leading
Controlling
Explanation - Planning is the first function of management as it sets objectives and decides the actions needed to achieve them.
Correct answer is: Planning
Q.2 Which function of management involves assigning tasks and responsibilities to employees?
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Controlling
Explanation - Organizing is about arranging resources and assigning tasks to ensure smooth implementation of plans.
Correct answer is: Organizing
Q.3 Which management function ensures that activities are completed as per plan?
Controlling
Planning
Organizing
Directing
Explanation - Controlling monitors performance, compares it with standards, and corrects deviations.
Correct answer is: Controlling
Q.4 The process of influencing and motivating employees to achieve organizational goals is called:
Planning
Leading
Controlling
Staffing
Explanation - Leading (or directing) involves guiding, motivating, and communicating with employees to achieve goals.
Correct answer is: Leading
Q.5 Which function of management deals with recruiting and developing the workforce?
Staffing
Organizing
Directing
Controlling
Explanation - Staffing ensures the organization has the right people in the right positions and involves hiring, training, and development.
Correct answer is: Staffing
Q.6 Which function of management establishes standards for performance?
Controlling
Planning
Staffing
Directing
Explanation - Planning includes setting objectives and standards against which performance will be measured.
Correct answer is: Planning
Q.7 Which of these is NOT a primary function of management?
Planning
Marketing
Controlling
Staffing
Explanation - Marketing is a business function but not considered a core function of management.
Correct answer is: Marketing
Q.8 Which management function is continuous and ongoing to ensure goals are met?
Controlling
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Explanation - Controlling is ongoing because it involves monitoring activities and making corrections as needed.
Correct answer is: Controlling
Q.9 Delegation is most closely associated with which management function?
Organizing
Planning
Controlling
Leading
Explanation - Organizing involves delegating authority and assigning responsibilities to ensure tasks are completed effectively.
Correct answer is: Organizing
Q.10 Which of the following is a key element of staffing?
Motivation
Recruitment
Controlling
Planning
Explanation - Recruitment is the process of attracting and selecting qualified candidates for positions, a key part of staffing.
Correct answer is: Recruitment
Q.11 Monitoring performance and taking corrective action falls under which function?
Controlling
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Explanation - Controlling involves monitoring actual performance against standards and taking corrective measures if necessary.
Correct answer is: Controlling
Q.12 Which function of management involves making decisions about future activities?
Planning
Controlling
Organizing
Staffing
Explanation - Planning is the process of thinking about and deciding on the objectives and the actions needed to achieve them.
Correct answer is: Planning
Q.13 Motivating and communicating with employees is a key aspect of:
Directing
Planning
Organizing
Staffing
Explanation - Directing ensures employees are motivated, guided, and communicated with effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Correct answer is: Directing
Q.14 Which of these is a feature of planning?
It is futuristic
It is reactive
It is only controlling
It involves recruitment only
Explanation - Planning focuses on the future and involves forecasting and preparing for upcoming activities.
Correct answer is: It is futuristic
Q.15 Which function of management is concerned with building a formal structure of authority?
Organizing
Planning
Staffing
Controlling
Explanation - Organizing involves structuring roles, responsibilities, and authority to achieve objectives efficiently.
Correct answer is: Organizing
Q.16 Corrective action is taken under which function of management?
Controlling
Planning
Leading
Staffing
Explanation - Controlling identifies deviations from plans and takes corrective actions to ensure goals are achieved.
Correct answer is: Controlling
Q.17 Ensuring the right number of employees with right skills are available at the right time is called:
Staffing
Planning
Organizing
Controlling
Explanation - Staffing focuses on manpower planning, recruitment, training, and placement to ensure adequate human resources.
Correct answer is: Staffing
Q.18 Which management function is primarily concerned with goal setting?
Planning
Organizing
Directing
Controlling
Explanation - Planning defines organizational goals and determines the means to achieve them.
Correct answer is: Planning
Q.19 Which of the following involves ensuring coordination between departments?
Organizing
Staffing
Controlling
Planning
Explanation - Organizing includes coordination among departments, allocation of resources, and establishment of roles.
Correct answer is: Organizing
Q.20 Training and development of employees is part of which function?
Staffing
Planning
Controlling
Directing
Explanation - Staffing ensures employees acquire skills and competencies through training and development programs.
Correct answer is: Staffing
Q.21 Management function that ensures effective communication and leadership is:
Directing
Planning
Organizing
Controlling
Explanation - Directing involves leading, motivating, and communicating with employees to achieve organizational objectives.
Correct answer is: Directing
Q.22 Setting performance standards is part of which management function?
Planning
Controlling
Organizing
Staffing
Explanation - Planning establishes performance standards and benchmarks to guide the organization’s activities.
Correct answer is: Planning
Q.23 Which function of management involves assigning duties according to the skills of employees?
Organizing
Planning
Staffing
Controlling
Explanation - Organizing matches tasks with employees’ abilities and ensures proper allocation of responsibilities.
Correct answer is: Organizing
Q.24 Evaluating actual performance against standards is done under:
Controlling
Planning
Staffing
Directing
Explanation - Controlling compares actual performance with planned standards to identify deviations and take corrective action.
Correct answer is: Controlling
Q.25 The function of management that keeps employees motivated is:
Directing
Planning
Controlling
Organizing
Explanation - Directing ensures employees are motivated, guided, and supervised to achieve organizational objectives.
Correct answer is: Directing