WGU C483 PRINCIPLES OF
MANAGEMENT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
UPDATE. JUST RELEASED
1. A manager at a large corporation is evaluating the external environment to identify
potential new markets. According to Mintzberg, which role is the manager performing?
A. Disseminator
B. Entrepreneur
C. Liaison
D. Monitor
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The entrepreneur role involves searching the organization and
its environment for opportunities and initiating projects to bring about change.
2. Which level of management is primarily responsible for developing tactical plans that
translate strategic goals into specific objectives?
A. Top management
B. First-line management
,C. Middle management
D. Team leaders
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Middle managers are responsible for tactical planning, which
implements the broad strategic plans developed by top management.
3. Using the BCG Matrix, a business unit that has a high market share in a low-growth
industry is classified as a:
A. Star
B. Question Mark
C. Cash Cow
D. Dog
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Cash cows have high market share in mature, low-growth
markets and generate more cash than they consume.
4. In the context of the Control process, which step immediately follows the measurement of
actual performance?
A. Establishing standards
B. Taking corrective action
C. Comparing performance to standards
, D. Providing feedback to employees
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The control process steps are: establish standards, measure
performance, compare performance to standards, and take corrective action.
5. A company uses a matrix structure where employees report to both a functional manager
and a project manager. Which principle of management is explicitly violated here?
A. Division of labor
B. Unity of command
C. Scalar chain
D. Span of control
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Unity of command suggests an employee should report to only
one supervisor; a matrix structure violates this by having dual reporting lines.
6. According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is considered a hygiene
factor rather than a motivator?
A. Recognition
B. Working conditions
C. Responsibility
D. Personal growth
MANAGEMENT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
UPDATE. JUST RELEASED
1. A manager at a large corporation is evaluating the external environment to identify
potential new markets. According to Mintzberg, which role is the manager performing?
A. Disseminator
B. Entrepreneur
C. Liaison
D. Monitor
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The entrepreneur role involves searching the organization and
its environment for opportunities and initiating projects to bring about change.
2. Which level of management is primarily responsible for developing tactical plans that
translate strategic goals into specific objectives?
A. Top management
B. First-line management
,C. Middle management
D. Team leaders
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Middle managers are responsible for tactical planning, which
implements the broad strategic plans developed by top management.
3. Using the BCG Matrix, a business unit that has a high market share in a low-growth
industry is classified as a:
A. Star
B. Question Mark
C. Cash Cow
D. Dog
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Cash cows have high market share in mature, low-growth
markets and generate more cash than they consume.
4. In the context of the Control process, which step immediately follows the measurement of
actual performance?
A. Establishing standards
B. Taking corrective action
C. Comparing performance to standards
, D. Providing feedback to employees
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The control process steps are: establish standards, measure
performance, compare performance to standards, and take corrective action.
5. A company uses a matrix structure where employees report to both a functional manager
and a project manager. Which principle of management is explicitly violated here?
A. Division of labor
B. Unity of command
C. Scalar chain
D. Span of control
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Unity of command suggests an employee should report to only
one supervisor; a matrix structure violates this by having dual reporting lines.
6. According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is considered a hygiene
factor rather than a motivator?
A. Recognition
B. Working conditions
C. Responsibility
D. Personal growth
