The Basics of Management Exercise

We have a number of knowledge based exercises on our development academy website for online learning. This is an example .

This is a True/False exercise about the basics of motivation, discipline, management style, performance management, objectives and feedback.

1.The reason many people perform unsatisfactorily is that they fear failure.	Select: True False
2	Unsatisfactory performance should be closely monitored and documented.	Select: True False
3	There really aren't many unsatisfactory employees - but quite a few unsatisfactory managers.	Select: True False
4	One of the main reasons people become dissatisfied with their job is that they fail at it.	Select: True False
5	The best way to change unsatisfactory behaviour is to confront people with it.	Select: True False
6	If you don't like your boss, you can never be effective in your job.	Select: True False
7	The vast majority of unsatisfactory performance is caused by individuals not knowing what is expected of them.	Select: True False
8	Many managers, having once formed an opinion about an employee, are unlikely to change their mind.	Select: True False
9	Unsatisfactory performance is often the result of a lack of training.	Select: True False
10	Unsatisfactory performers should be asked to write down what they see themselves responsible for.	Select: True False
11	One of the most important questions to ask when reviewing performance is, "How do you use your time?"	Select: True False
12	A set of agreed objectives is like a contract between a manager and a subordinate.	Select: True False
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