Effective Management Quiz

Think You're an Effective Manager? People that need to change the most change the least. Why? Because most people are unwilling to take serious inventory of their skills. So here is our challenge: think you're an effective manager? Take our quiz. These few minutes may open your eyes, maybe for the first time, as to ways to improve your results. Effective management is no accident. Rather, it is a combination of acquired skills and experience that guarantees continued success. This quiz can help you to determine training needs, stimulate lively, practical exchanges and identify areas to target for growth.

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		1.	An effective manager is always positive when approaching his/her people.
		2.	People that need to change the most are the most open to coaching.
		3.	Always leave a meeting on an up-note.
		4.	A good manager has the right answers when his people need them.
		5.	New hires should be given the opportunity to do the job their way.
		6.	Effective managers know any person can be motivated if you know the right button to push.
		7.	Mission Statements should be created for your clients to recognize your company’s commitment and values.
		8.	A good manager’s door is always open.
		9.	You should avoid using “I” language when addressing your people.
		10.	You should try to dissuade your people from bringing you bad news.
		11.	Any reasonable intelligent person can be molded through training into a functioning productive employee.
		12.	Always focus on the big picture and leave the details to others.
		13.	It’s best to set performance goals extremely high so that your people will work hard to reach them.
		14.	Employee evaluations in general are unproductive in ultimately leading to improved performance. Giving people incentives is much more effective.
		15.	If you take the time to analyze a situation, most management issues are problems that have simple solutions.
		16.	Money is the #1 incentive to consider when dealing with your team.
		17.	In today’s fast-paced environment, people normally accomplish more without the stress and pressure of a deadline.
		18.	Most people are honest and straight forward in an interview.
		19.	A manager who is strong at interviewing will insure a good hire.
		20.	Focus on your underachievers and let your overachievers alone.
		21.	A good manager takes the responsibility to follow-up on all assignments made.
		22.	Good time management requires you to be efficient when dealing with your people.
		23.	Meetings should be held to analyze and discuss situations.
		24.	When employees are struggling, it is your responsibility to rescue them, helping them to get back on track.
		25.	Always be willing to defend the decisions you make.

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