Principles of Management
-CLEP* Test
Principles of Management CLEP
Test Version 2
The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams above
contain 219 multiple-choice practice test questions with study guides (detailed explanations).
The ACE (American Council on Education) recommends 3 lower level college
credits for this exam.
Studying, and passing, the practice tests above will allow you to
confidently take and pass your Principles of Management CLEP test. The overall
key concepts, and specific individual points, that will allow you to pass your
test are within the practice questions and detailed explanations.
Course Information and Overview
This exam covers material that is generally taught is an introductory college-level course. The CLEP exam consists of 100 questions and allows 90 minutes to complete.
You will need to have the ability to understand and recall functions and
techniques of management, understanding of related terminology, ideas,
processes, and concepts, the ability to understand management data and concepts
as they relate to management theories and methods, the ability to apply
management knowledge to specific problems, and the ability to extrapolate key
information from large data sets.
The Principles of Management CLEP contains questions that come from the following topics:
- Organization and Human Resources (15-25%)
Administration of personnel
Human Relations
Motivating factors
Performance evaluations
Development of the organization
Ethical and legal concerns
Diversity in the workforce
Goals assessment and personnel management
Recruiting and selection
Salaries, wages, and benefits - Operational Aspects of
Management (10-20%)
Planning and control of operations
Scheduling employees
TQM (Total Quality Management)
Information management/processing
Analysis and strategic planning
Productivity analysis and projections - Functional Aspects of
Management (45-55%)
Planning
Organizing
Leading
Controlling
Authority
Decision making
Organization charts
Leadership
Organizational structure
Budgeting
Problem solving
Group dynamics and team functions
Conflict resolution
Communication
Change
Organizational theory
Historical aspects - International Management and Contemporary
Issues (10-20%)
Value dimensions
Regional economic integration
Trading alliances
Global environment
Social responsibilities of business
Ethics
Systems
Environment
Government regulation
Management theories and theorists
E-business
Creativity and innovation
Complete information of what is covered is available at
The College Board.