UNIT 6 Principles of Management Test Topics A- C

BTEC BUSINESS LEVEL 3
UNIT 6 Principles of Management Test Topics A- C
20 X QUESTIONS INCLUDING EXAM STYLE CASE STUDY QUESTIONS
MARKED OUT OF 83
ASSESSMENT RECORD WITH SCORE, RAG AND COMMENTS SECTION
COVERING TOPICS A-C

Topic A.1 Definitions of management and leadership
· Management by objectives.Situational and contingency.
· Functional and action centred. Transformational and transactional.
· The concept of leadership continuum for management behaviour.

Topic A.1 Definitions of management and leadership
· Management by objectives.· Situational and contingency.
· Functional and action centred.· Transformational and transactional.
· The concept of leadership continuum for management behaviour.

Topic A.2 Functions of management and leadership
· Functions of management:
o planning o organising o coordinating o controlling
o monitoring o delegating.

Topic A.2 Functions of management and leadership
· Functions of leadership:
o inspiring o energising
o influencing stakeholders o envisioning
o determining best path/route to achieve success.

Topic A.3 Business culture
· Definition.· Business vision, mission and values/ethos.

Topic A.3 Business culture
· Influences of management practices on business culture. · Policies and procedures. · Management styles.· Structure of the workforce.
· How people work.

Topic B: Management and leadership styles and skills
Topic B.1 Management and leadership styles
· Autocratic.· Democratic/ participative.· Paternalistic.· Laissez-faire.
· Transactional.· Transformational.· Charismatic.

Topic B.2 Management and leadership skills
· Setting objectives.· Motivating. Decision making.
· Team building.· Leading by example.· Consulting.· Problem solving.
· Valuing and supporting others.

Topic B.2 Management and leadership skills
· Managing conflict. · Building positive interpersonal relationships.
· Using emotional intelligence.· Communicating.· Giving feedback.

Topic C: Managing human resources
Topic C.1 Human Resources (HR)
· Human resources as a factor of production.· Labour market analyses.
· Forecasting labour demand.· Sources of information available to conduct labour market analyses.

Topic C.1 Human Resources (HR)
· The link between business planning and human resources.
· The impact of globalisation on human resource planning.