Principles and Practices of Management

441. 'There is no discernible link between planning and performance'. Who is this position held by?

  1. Michael Porter
  2. Milton Friedman
  3. Gary Hamel
  4. Henry Mintzberg

Correct answer: (D)
Henry Mintzberg

442. According to Belbin (1981) an extroverted and enthusiastic person fits with what role?

  1. Co-ordinator
  2. Shaper
  3. Resource investigator
  4. Implementer

Correct answer: (C)
Resource investigator

443. According to Lewin, Lippet and White's 1939 experiment, which form of leadership produced the most work from participants?

  1. Laissez-faire
  2. Democratic
  3. Authoritarian
  4. A mix of laissez-faire and democratic

Correct answer: (C)
Authoritarian

444. According to the Five Factor model, 'extraversion' as a personality type is characterised by what type of people?

  1. Good natured
  2. Calm and self-confident
  3. Sensitive and curious
  4. Assertive and sociable

Correct answer: (D)
Assertive and sociable

445. As what are key factors that reflect the situation of an organisation referred to?

  1. Administrations
  2. Processes
  3. Activities
  4. Contingencies

Correct answer: (D)
Contingencies

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