4 functions of management
Which of the following is NOT one of the four functions of management?
a) Planning
b) Organizing
c) Advertising
d) Controlling
Advertising
Democratic leadership asks for team input before making decisions.
True or false
True
Good supply chain management helps a company save money and keep customers happy.
True or False
True
Leaders focus more on systems, rules, and processes, while Managers focus more on people and vision.
T or F
false
Which function of management means “deciding in advance what needs to be done”?
Planning
Free-Rein leadership works best when the team is inexperienced and unskilled.
T or F
False
Supply chains only deal with transporting products.
True or False
False
Who focuses on organizing resources, systems, and processes?
Manager
A manager motivates workers by encouraging them and giving recognition. This is part of which function?
Leading
A new employee at a store needs step-by-step instructions. Which leadership style fits best?
Autocratic
What is the main goal of a supply chain?
Move products from suppliers to customers efficiently
Who is more concerned with short-term goals and day-to-day operations?
Manager
Comparing actual results to the company’s goals is part of:
Controlling
A restaurant manager allows employees to make decisions about small customer service issues without asking first. Which leadership style is this?
Free-Rein
Which of these is a reason a supply chain might have delays?
a) Weather problems
b) Factory issues
c) Transportation breakdown
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Which scenario best illustrates a leader rather than a manager?
a) Organizing daily schedules and assigning tasks.
b) Inspiring a team to develop a new product idea.
c) Monitoring compliance with workplace rules.
d) Preparing a monthly financial report.
Inspiring a team to develop a new product idea
A manager creating an employee schedule is an example of:
Organizing
A group of math teachers is creating an Algebra 1 test. Each teacher shares ideas and suggests questions, and the final test is decided after discussing everyone’s input. What leadership style is this?
Democratic
A manager is figuring out how to train workers on the factory floor so they can build cars more efficiently.
Is this Operations Management or Supply Chain Management?
Operations Management
Sophia challenges her team to think bigger, encourages innovation, and celebrates their successes to keep morale high.
Leader