Controlling Quiz-1

Controlling Quiz-1

Quiz

 

1. Which of the following is not a necessary feature of the controlling?
   1.   It maintains order and discipline
   2.   It prevents action coordination.
   3.   It aids in the evaluation of standard accuracy.
   4.   It boosts worker motivation.
2. One of the benefits of controlling is that it can help to:
   1.   Identify problems early on so that they can be corrected before they become serious.
   2.   Improve communication and coordination within the organization.
   3.   Provide feedback to employees so that they can improve their performance.
   4.   All of the above.
3. Which of the following is the most important step in the process of control?
   1.   Setting standards
   2.   Measuring performance
   3.   Comparing performance to standards
   4.   Taking corrective action
4. Which of the following is the last step in the process of controlling?
   1.   Setting standards
   2.   Measuring performance
   3.   Comparing performance to standards
   4.   Taking corrective action
5. It’s the process of making sure that things go as planned.
   1.   Planning
   2.   Controlling
   3.   Planning
   4.   Directing
6. Controlling is important because it helps to ensure that:
   1.   The organization is achieving its goals.
   2.   Resources are used efficiently.
   3.   Employees are motivated to perform at their best.
   4.   All of the above.
7. The purpose of controlling is to:
   1.   Ensure that plans are met
   2.   Correct deviations from plans
   3.   Improve performance
   4.   All of the above
8. The controlling function returns the management cycle to the.
   1.   organising
   2.   directing
   3.   planning
   4.   none of the above functions.
9. Which of the following is not a limitation of controlling?
   1.   It is difficult to measure performance
   2.   It is difficult to set standards
   3.   It is difficult to take corrective action
   4.   Controlling can be expensive
10. Which of the following is not a way to improve the controlling process?
    1.   Train employees on how to set and meet standards.
    2.   Provide regular feedback on performance.
    3.   Create a culture of accountability.
    4.   All of the above are ways to improve the controlling process.
11. Which of the following is an actual performance measurement technique?
    1.   Random sampling
    2.   Personal observation
    3.   Performance reports
    4.   All of the above
12. When standards are established, comparing actual performance to intended performance becomes easier –
    1.   Qualitative terms
    2.   Quantitative terms
    3.   Either of the above
    4.   None of the preceding
13. The Concept of Control Management is built on the idea that attempting to control everything would likely result in controlling nothing –
    1.   Critical point control
    2.   Key result ideas
    3.   Management by exception
    4.   Deviations
14. Some personnel have been tasked with judging the output of production in a fair and consistent manner. They are employing a variety of methods to achieve this goal. Personal observation, sample checking, and so on are examples of this. They’re also sticking to the same measurement units as the established standards.Determine which phase of the controlling process applies in the example.
    1.   Taking corrective action
    2.   Analyzing deviations
    3.   Measurement of actual performance
    4.   Comparing actual and standard performance
15. Which of the following is not a step in the process of controlling?
    1.   Setting standards
    2.   Measuring performance
    3.   Rewarding employees for meeting or exceeding standards
    4.   Comparing performance to standards
16. Which of the following is the first step in the process of controlling?
    1.   Setting standards
    2.   Measuring performance
    3.   Comparing performance to standards
    4.   Taking corrective action
17. Which of the following claims about the controlling function is correct?
    1.   It is a function that looks ahead.
    2.   Is a function that looks backward.
    3.   Both of the above
    4.   None of the above
18. Controlling is said to as a backward-looking function since it –
    1.   concerns future actions.
    2.   It’s similar to a post-mortem on previous events.
    3.   It seeks to improve future performance by determining deviance.
    4.   Every single one of the preceding
19. Controlling is not important if:
    1.   The organization is not facing any challenges.
    2.   The organization is small and informal.
    3.   The organization has a well-defined set of goals and objectives.
    4.   None of the above.
20. The function of controlling is performed by-
    1.   Senior management
    2.   Management at the lower levels
    3.   Management at the middle level
    4.   All of the above