Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Business, Accounting and Financial Studies

Management Functions : Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Management Functions .

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Question 1

1 mark

Which management function involves establishing formal reporting relationships, defining tasks, and allocating resources among organisational members to achieve objectives?

Question 2

1 mark

Applying the principle of division of work in a large accounting firm is most likely intended to achieve which of the following?

Question 3

1 mark

A fast-growing technology company, 'InnovateNow', is experiencing frequent conflicts between its product development and marketing teams regarding new feature priorities and launch timelines. The product team argues for technical perfection, while the marketing team pushes for rapid releases to meet market demand. This situation most strongly suggests a deficiency in which two management functions working in synergy?

Question 4

1 mark

A manager who makes all operational decisions independently, issues strict orders to subordinates, and expects immediate compliance without any feedback is adopting which leadership style?

Question 5

1 mark

A successful local bakery chain previously organised its operations into three departments: Bread, Cakes, and Pastries. Due to rapid expansion across different districts in Hong Kong, the management decides to restructure the company into three new divisions: Hong Kong Island Division, Kowloon Division, and New Territories Division.

Which of the following describes the change in the basis of departmentalisation for this bakery chain?

Question 6

2 marks

What is the primary management function that involves motivating employees and directing their activities towards achieving organisational goals?

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Question 7

3 marks

A newly established business has clearly defined individual responsibilities for its employees and established who reports to whom within the organisation. Which management function is primarily being demonstrated, and which principle of effective management is being applied here?

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Question 8

5 marks

An investment firm uses "total revenue generated" as the sole performance standard in its controlling process to evaluate brokers. This leads brokers to take excessive risks with client funds, which directly conflicts with the firm's long-term strategic goal of "capital preservation." Evaluate the validity of this performance standard and suggest how it should be modified to align with effective management principles.

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