* According to Prof. Clough, "Management involves decision-making nd leaderihiThis implies that management is/involves...A. art and scienceB. group effortChuman activityD. social processE. All of the above10. TS. Which characteristic of mannggement makes the need for the manager to bea gediagnostician imperative?A. ContinuousI. DynmicC Group effortD. PervasiveE. Universal1.6. The attitudes and behaviours associated with a position is termed as...A. functionB. leadershipC responsibilityD. roleE all of the above7. The orderly arranigement of group efforts to provide unity of action in the pursuit ofcoinmon objectives is termed...A. cooperationB. coordinationC. directingD. organizingE planning8. The application and practice of management is culture-bound. This implies thatmanagement is...A. ContinuousB. DynamicC. Group effortD. PervasiveE. Universal9. Which of the following is NOT considered as a step to consider when organizing?A. Assignment of dutiesB. Checking standardsC. Consideration of objoctivesD. Delegation of authorityE. Identification and grouping of activis2.

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leadership 4. According to Prof. Clough, "Managernent iavolves decision-making and This implies that management is/involves. A art and science B. group effot Chuman activity D. social process E All of the above anement makes the need for the manager to be a good

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