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7 When authority is passed down the chain of command this is known as:
A delegation

B span of control
C hierarchy

D centralisation.

8 Which of the following is not a role of management?

A Planning
B Controlling

C Organising
D Creativity

9 Which of the following is a feature of an autocratic leadership style?
A Communication is two-way.
B Workers are involved in decision-making.

C Communication is one-way.
D There is little input from the leader.

10 Negotiations between a trade union and employer are known as:
A collective decision-making

B collective responsibility
C collective agreement

D collective bargaining.

11 An advantage of external recruitment is:

A it is less costly than internal recruitment
B the best person is recruited

C there will be a wider choice of applicants
D it motivates existing workers.

12 The candidates selected for interview from all of the applicants are known as a:
A person specification
B panel

C short-list

D job description.

13 Which of the following is a disadvantage of off-the-job training?
A It is less expensive than other types of training.

B It improves workers’ skills.
C It is more expensive than other types of training.

D It is only used to train managers.

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