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CLEP Principles of Management practice test

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Question 1 Functions of management

Question 1: Functions of management

The four primary functions of management are most commonly identified as:

Question 2 Planning

Question 2: Planning

A SMART goal is one that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and:

Question 3 Organizational structure

Question 3: Organizational structure

Span of control refers to:

Question 4 Motivation theory

Question 4: Motivation theory

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must generally be satisfied before a person is strongly motivated by self-actualization needs?

Question 5 Leadership styles

Question 5: Leadership styles

A manager who makes decisions unilaterally and closely directs subordinates with little input from them is using which leadership style?

Question 6 Controlling

Question 6: Controlling

The control function of management is best described as the process of:

Question 7 Decision making

Question 7: Decision making

A decision that is routine, repetitive, and can be handled with established rules or procedures is best classified as a:

Question 8 Organizational behavior

Question 8: Organizational behavior

The set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence how members of an organization behave is known as:

Question 9 Strategic management

Question 9: Strategic management

In a SWOT analysis, the letters represent strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and:

Question 10 Delegation

Question 10: Delegation

Effective delegation by a manager involves:

Question 11 Communication

Question 11: Communication

In the communication process, noise refers to:

Question 12 Motivation theory

Question 12: Motivation theory

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, factors such as salary, company policy, and working conditions are classified as:

Question 13 Organizational design

Question 13: Organizational design

A matrix organizational structure is characterized by:

Question 14 Management theory history

Question 14: Management theory history

Frederick Taylor is best known as the founder of which management approach?

Question 15 Human resource management

Question 15: Human resource management

The process of attracting a pool of qualified candidates to apply for a job opening is called:

Question 16 Goal setting

Question 16: Goal setting

Management by objectives, or MBO, is an approach in which:

Question 17 Teams and groups

Question 17: Teams and groups

According to the stages of team development, the stage in which team members experience conflict and disagreement as they sort out roles is called:

Question 18 Ethics and social responsibility

Question 18: Ethics and social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility refers to a company's obligation to:

Question 19 Contingency management

Question 19: Contingency management

The contingency approach to management holds that:

Question 20 Operations management

Question 20: Operations management

A Gantt chart is a tool used primarily to:

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