MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
REVIEWER (LONG QUIZ)
1. A specialist in IT provides expertise to various
departments but doesn't have the power to
make final decisions. What type of authority
does this individual have?
a. Line Authority
b. Functional Authority
c. Staff Member
d. Staff Authority
2. Why is a well-defined chain of command
important in an organization?
a. It hinders communication
b. It ensures accountability and order
c. It encourages a flat organizational structure
d. It limits decision-making to top management
3. In a university, the academic hierarchy includes
deans, department chairs, and faculty members,
forming a structure that is typical of a:
a. Flat organization
b. Divisional organization
c. Tall organization
d. Matrix organization
4. Tech Innovations Ltd. values teamwork and
collaboration. As part of the hiring process for
project managers, the company aims to assess
candidates' interpersonal skills and teamwork
abilities. Which type of assessment is Tech
Innovations Ltd. likely to include in the hiring
process to evaluate candidates' interpersonal
skills and teamwork abilities?
a. IQ Test
b. Aptitude Test
c. Personality Test
d. Technical Test
5. TechGenius Corp. plans to hire entry-level
software engineers and foster relationships with
academic institutions. What external source is
TechGenius Corp. utilizing to identify and attract
entry-level software engineers?
a. Campus recruitment
b. Project basis
c. Job fairs
d. Walk-ins
6. In a corporate setting, job specifications for IT
professionals may include requirements for
certifications and expertise in specific
programming languages
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
7. A software development company, aiming to
enhance flexibility and innovation, forms project
teams with members from various functional
areas (e.g., developers, marketers) working
together on specific software projects. This is an
example of:
a. Matrix departmentalization
b. Functional departmentalization
c. Divisional departmentalization
d. Virtual departmentalization
8. When a student is given the responsibility to
research a specific topic for a group
presentation, what is the associated
accountability?
a. Ensuring everyone attends the presentation
b. Organizing the overall structure of the
presentation
c. Managing conflicts within the group
d. Completing the research on time and
accurately
9. What is a challenge often associated with
external hiring?
a. Limited access to industry networks
b. Longer onboarding period
c. Over-reliance on internal talent
d. Reduced organizational flexibility
10. When a barangay chairman delegates the
authority to a local youth leader to organize
community youth programs, it exemplifies:
a. Assigning responsibility
b. Granting authority
c. Creating accountability
d. Developing guidelines
11. ABC Tech Solutions, a growing technology firm,
wants to expand its software development team
with skilled professionals. Where is the most
effective place for ABC Tech Solutions to post
their job openings to attract skilled software
developers?
a. Newspaper
b. Internet
c. Manpower agency
d. Referrals
17. The process of providing new employees with
the necessary information, tools, and resources
to become productive members of the
organization is known as:
a. Recruitment
b. Orientation
c. Sourcing
d. Onboarding
12. A pharmaceutical company is likely to have a tall
organizational structure.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
18. What is a potential advantage of internal hiring?
a. Cost savings
b. Fresh perspectives
c. Industry experience
d. Competitive benchmarking
13. Assigning responsibility involves designating
individuals or teams to specific tasks, such as
organizing a seasonal promotion or event.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
14. In a student group project, what does authority
refer to?
a. The power to assign tasks
b. The ability to make final decisions
c. The responsibility to complete assignments
d. The obligation to attend meetings
15. A leading e-commerce company organizes its
departments based on different customer
segments, such as retail customers, business
clients, and third-party sellers. This is an example
of:
a. Geographic departmentalization
b. Matrix departmentalization
c. Virtual departmentalization
d. Customer departmentalization
16. ABC Consulting is hiring fresh graduates for
entry-level consulting roles. The company wants
to evaluate candidates' general abilities and
potential for learning. Which type of assessment
would be most appropriate for ABC Consulting to
assess candidates' general abilities and potential
for learning?
a. IQ Test
b. Aptitude Test
c. Personality Test
d. Technical Test
19. In a hospital, establishing clear performance
expectations and standards for the surgical team
and holding them responsible for their actions
reflects:
a. Assigning responsibility
b. Granting authority
c. Creating accountability
d. Implementing protocols
20. A startup in the tech industry emphasizes a
collaborative and flexible working environment,
with few hierarchical levels and a wide span of
control. This organization is best described as:
a. Flat organization
b. Divisional organization
c. Tall organization
d. Hybrid organization
21. BPO companies often adopt a flat organizational
structure to enhance communication and
decision-making efficiency.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
22. A program coordinator is accountable for
coordinating logistics for an event. What does
this entail?
a. Creating promotional materials
b. Managing the event budget
c. Ensuring all materials are printed on time
d. Overseeing the overall success of the event
23. Job descriptions for customer service
representatives in a BPO company may include
responsibilities related to product development.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
24. In a university, if a vice president designates a
team to organize a major academic conference,
it is an example of:
a. Assigning responsibility
b. Granting authority
c. Creating accountability
d. Implementing policies
25. Granting authority involves setting expectations
and holding individuals or businesses
responsible for meeting established standards,
as seen with tenant compliance expectations.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
26. What is the purpose of conducting reference
checks during the recruitment process?
a. To verify the candidate's education
b. To confirm the candidate's work history
c. To assess the candidate's skills
d. To negotiate salary and benefits
27. In a large technology company, decision-making
authority is concentrated at the top levels, with
a clear hierarchy of management positions. This
organization is an example of:
a. Flat organization
b. Tall organization
c. Hybrid organization
d. Matrix organization
28. A global consulting firm, providing services in
various industries, decides to organize its
departments based on both industry
specialization and service offerings. This strategy
exemplifies:
a. Matrix departmentalization
b. Customer departmentalization
c. Divisional departmentalization
d. Functional departmentalization
29. In the context of recruitment, what does
"sourcing" refer to?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Identifying potential candidates
Conducting interviews
Checking references
Extending job offers
30. A student is responsible for providing expert
advice on social media strategies for the club's
events but doesn't have the power to make final
decisions. What type of authority does this
student have?
a. Line Authority
b. Staff Authority
c. Staff Member
d. Functional Authority