2025 – S1 – MNG1502 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Wednesday, 26 February 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, 26 February 2025,
Time taken
Grade 20.00 out of 20.00 (100%)
Question 1
How many of the following are important characteristics of the bureaucratic
management theory?
• There are formal rules and guidelines for employees to
follow on the job.
• There is a division of duties into smaller, more specialised
tasks.
• Job security is guaranteed, provided the employee
performs satisfactorily.
• Managers should operate logically and scientifically
regarding all decisions.
a.
One
b.
Two
c.
Three
d.
Four
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All four options are important characteristics of the bureaucratic management
approach.
Refer to page 18 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
Four
Question 2
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of the bureaucratic approach to
management?
a.
There are formal rules and guidelines for employees to follow while on the job,
including clearly defined job roles and record keeping.
b.
There is a division of duties into smaller, more specialised tasks.
c.
Clear authority structures determine who has the right to make decisions.
d.
All employees are evaluated according to subjective data and rules, and are hired
based on a manager’s evaluation.
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The following seven important characteristics can be attributed to this theory:
• There are formal rules and guidelines for employees to
follow while on the job, including clearly defined job roles
and meticulous record keeping.
• All employees are evaluated according to objective data
and rules and are hired solely based on qualifications.
• There is a division of duties into smaller, more specialised
tasks.
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• There must be a clearly defined hierarchical structure so
that employees can clearly see where they stand in
relation to other employees.
• Clear authority structures determine who has the right to
make decisions.
• Job security is guaranteed, provided the employee
performs satisfactorily and has the relevant qualifications
or experience.
• Managers should operate logically and scientifically
regarding all decisions.
Refer to page 18 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
All employees are evaluated according to subjective data and rules, and are hired
based on a manager’s evaluation.
Question 3
A visual image of where the organisation wishes to be in the future, that is designed
to motivate people to want to be a part of the organisation, is the definition of an
organisation’s __________ statement.
a.
mission
b.
vision
c.
goal
d.
strategic
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Wednesday, 26 February 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, 26 February 2025,
Time taken
Grade 20.00 out of 20.00 (100%)
Question 1
How many of the following are important characteristics of the bureaucratic
management theory?
• There are formal rules and guidelines for employees to
follow on the job.
• There is a division of duties into smaller, more specialised
tasks.
• Job security is guaranteed, provided the employee
performs satisfactorily.
• Managers should operate logically and scientifically
regarding all decisions.
a.
One
b.
Two
c.
Three
d.
Four
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
1
,2025 – S1 – MNG1502 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
All four options are important characteristics of the bureaucratic management
approach.
Refer to page 18 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
Four
Question 2
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of the bureaucratic approach to
management?
a.
There are formal rules and guidelines for employees to follow while on the job,
including clearly defined job roles and record keeping.
b.
There is a division of duties into smaller, more specialised tasks.
c.
Clear authority structures determine who has the right to make decisions.
d.
All employees are evaluated according to subjective data and rules, and are hired
based on a manager’s evaluation.
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
The following seven important characteristics can be attributed to this theory:
• There are formal rules and guidelines for employees to
follow while on the job, including clearly defined job roles
and meticulous record keeping.
• All employees are evaluated according to objective data
and rules and are hired solely based on qualifications.
• There is a division of duties into smaller, more specialised
tasks.
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, 2025 – S1 – MNG1502 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
• There must be a clearly defined hierarchical structure so
that employees can clearly see where they stand in
relation to other employees.
• Clear authority structures determine who has the right to
make decisions.
• Job security is guaranteed, provided the employee
performs satisfactorily and has the relevant qualifications
or experience.
• Managers should operate logically and scientifically
regarding all decisions.
Refer to page 18 of the study guide.
The correct answer is:
All employees are evaluated according to subjective data and rules, and are hired
based on a manager’s evaluation.
Question 3
A visual image of where the organisation wishes to be in the future, that is designed
to motivate people to want to be a part of the organisation, is the definition of an
organisation’s __________ statement.
a.
mission
b.
vision
c.
goal
d.
strategic
Feedback
Your answer is correct.
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