2.2 Organisation and Management - Lesson 2

2.2 Organisation and Management - Lesson 2

IGCSE - Business Studies

Mr. Dinler

1. What is the primary goal of an organization's management?

1. Maximizing profits
2. Maximizing market share
3. Minimizing costs
4. Maximizing employee satisfaction

2. Which of the following is a disadvantage of a flat organizational structure?

1. Quick decision-making
2. Clear hierarchy
3. Limited career advancement
4. High levels of bureaucracy

3. Which management style involves making decisions without consulting employees?

1. Democratic
2. Laissez-faire
3. Autocratic
4. Participative

4. In a SWOT analysis, what does the "T" stand for?

1. Threats
2. Tactics
3. Trends
4. Targets

5. What is the purpose of a mission statement in an organization?

1. Outlining financial goals
2. Describing day-to-day operations
3. Communicating the organization's purpose and values
4. Specifying employee roles

6. Which type of organisational culture encourages innovation, risk-taking, and adaptability?

1. Clan culture
2. Adhocracy culture
3. Hierarchy culture
4. Market culture

7. Which function of management involves assigning tasks, allocating resources, and creating schedules?

1. Planning
2. Organising
3. Leading
4. Controlling

8. What does the term "span of control" refer to in management?

1. The number of levels in the organisational hierarchy
2. The range of products an organisation offers
3. The number of employees a manager supervises
4. The geographical area covered by an organisation

9. Which of the following is a financial source of internal recruitment?

1. Job advertisements
2. Employment agencies
3. External job fairs
4. Employee referrals

10. What is a key advantage of decentralisation in management?

1. Faster decision-making
2. Strict control from top management
3. Reduced employee autonomy
4. Centralised communication

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