Question 1

The function of _____ typically involves deciding where decisions will be made, who will do what jobs and tasks, and who will work for whom in the company.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​planning 
B) ​motivating 
C) ​controlling 
D) ​organizing 
E) ​leading 
A) ​planning 
B) ​motivating 
C) ​controlling 
D) ​organizing 
E) ​leading

Question 2

In the entrepreneur role, managers adapt themselves, their subordinates, and their units to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Middle managers typically:

Accepted Answer

A) hold positions like office manager, shift supervisor, or department manager. 
B) plan and allocate resources to meet objectives. 
C) take responsibility for creating a context for change. 
D) take responsibility for monitoring their business environments. 
E) closely monitor assembly workers. 
A) hold positions like office manager, shift supervisor, or department manager. 
B) plan and allocate resources to meet objectives. 
C) take responsibility for creating a context for change. 
D) take responsibility for monitoring their business environments. 
E) closely monitor assembly workers.

Question 4

Trent Automobiles was expecting a large shipment of metal the previous week. But three weeks later, the shipment still hadn't arrived. A lot of time was lost and the expenses shot up. This will result in a lack of:

Accepted Answer

A) apathy. 
B) efficiency. 
C) instrumentality. 
D) effectiveness. 
E) entropy. 
A) apathy. 
B) efficiency. 
C) instrumentality. 
D) effectiveness. 
E) entropy.

Question 5

FREX Enterprises is a company that manufactures dental surgery equipment. The company has experienced excessive financial losses during the last three years. The ____ for the company would be expected to develop the long-term plans needed to make the company profitable.

Accepted Answer

A) supervising management 
B) top management 
C) first­line management 
D) middle­level management 
E) department management 
A) supervising management 
B) top management 
C) first­line management 
D) middle­level management 
E) department management

Question 6

As the human resources manager at Hayden Engineering and Manufacturing Corp, Kim had to find effective ways to reward high performing employees and boost their morale during an economic downturn. Which management function did Kim have to engage in?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Organizing 
C) Leading 
D) Controlling 
E) Evaluating 
A) Planning 
B) Organizing 
C) Leading 
D) Controlling 
E) Evaluating

Question 7

Middle managers engage in plans and actions that typically produce results within a short time period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ is defined as getting work done through others.

Accepted Answer

A) Management 
B) Divestment 
C) Deskilling 
D) Strategizing 
E) Consulting 
A) Management 
B) Divestment 
C) Deskilling 
D) Strategizing 
E) Consulting

Question 9

A marine drill instructor is motivating new recruits to challenge themselves. Which management function is he engaged in?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Organizing 
C) Controlling 
D) Deskilling 
E) Leading 
A) Planning 
B) Organizing 
C) Controlling 
D) Deskilling 
E) Leading

Question 10

It is typically the responsibility of _____ to develop employees' commitment to and ownership of the company's performance.

Accepted Answer

A) top managers 
B) shift supervisors 
C) first­line managers 
D) team leaders 
E) middle managers 
A) top managers 
B) shift supervisors 
C) first­line managers 
D) team leaders 
E) middle managers

Question 11

Stay Live!, a celebrity magazine, realized that there was a factual error in one of its issue. The magazines were swiftly retracted before it becoming a big problem. Which management function was used here?

Accepted Answer

A) Controlling 
B) Leading 
C) Motivating 
D) Planning 
E) Organizing 
A) Controlling 
B) Leading 
C) Motivating 
D) Planning 
E) Organizing

Question 12

_____ monitors and manages the performance of the subunits and individual managers who report to them.

Accepted Answer

A) Supervising management 
B) Top management 
C) First­line management 
D) Middle management 
E) Business line management 
A) Supervising management 
B) Top management 
C) First­line management 
D) Middle management 
E) Business line management

Question 13

First-line managers are responsible for setting objectives consistent with organizational goals and planning and implementing strategies for achieving these objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Managers who train and supervise the performance of nonmanagerial employees and who are directly responsible for producing the company's products or services are categorized as:

Accepted Answer

A) general managers. 
B) middle managers. 
C) board of directors. 
D) first­line managers. 
E) top managers. 
A) general managers. 
B) middle managers. 
C) board of directors. 
D) first­line managers. 
E) top managers.

Question 15

Top managers are responsible for creating a climate for change in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The function of _____ typically involves deciding where decisions will be made, who will do what jobs and tasks, and who will work for whom in the company.

In the entrepreneur role, managers adapt themselves, their subordinates, and their units to change.

Middle managers typically:

Trent Automobiles was expecting a large shipment of metal the previous week. But three weeks later, the shipment still hadn't arrived. A lot of time was lost and the expenses shot up. This will result in a lack of:

FREX Enterprises is a company that manufactures dental surgery equipment. The company has experienced excessive financial losses during the last three years. The ____ for the company would be expected to develop the long-term plans needed to make the company profitable.

As the human resources manager at Hayden Engineering and Manufacturing Corp, Kim had to find effective ways to reward high performing employees and boost their morale during an economic downturn. Which management function did Kim have to engage in?

Middle managers engage in plans and actions that typically produce results within a short time period.

____ is defined as getting work done through others.

A marine drill instructor is motivating new recruits to challenge themselves. Which management function is he engaged in?

It is typically the responsibility of _____ to develop employees' commitment to and ownership of the company's performance.

Stay Live!, a celebrity magazine, realized that there was a factual error in one of its issue. The magazines were swiftly retracted before it becoming a big problem. Which management function was used here?

_____ monitors and manages the performance of the subunits and individual managers who report to them.

First-line managers are responsible for setting objectives consistent with organizational goals and planning and implementing strategies for achieving these objectives.

Managers who train and supervise the performance of nonmanagerial employees and who are directly responsible for producing the company's products or services are categorized as:

Top managers are responsible for creating a climate for change in an organization.

The History of Management

Organizational Environments and Cultures

Ethics and Social Responsibility

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Organizational Strategy

Innovation and Change

Global Management

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resource Systems

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The function of _____ typically involves deciding where decisions will be made, who will do what jobs and tasks, and who will work for whom in the company.​

In the entrepreneur role, managers adapt themselves, their subordinates, and their units to change.

Middle managers typically:

Trent Automobiles was expecting a large shipment of metal the previous week. But three weeks later, the shipment still hadn't arrived. A lot of time was lost and the expenses shot up. This will result in a lack of:

FREX Enterprises is a company that manufactures dental surgery equipment. The company has experienced excessive financial losses during the last three years. The ____ for the company would be expected to develop the long-term plans needed to make the company profitable.

As the human resources manager at Hayden Engineering and Manufacturing Corp, Kim had to find effective ways to reward high performing employees and boost their morale during an economic downturn. Which management function did Kim have to engage in?

Middle managers engage in plans and actions that typically produce results within a short time period.

____ is defined as getting work done through others.

A marine drill instructor is motivating new recruits to challenge themselves. Which management function is he engaged in?

It is typically the responsibility of _____ to develop employees' commitment to and ownership of the company's performance.

Stay Live!, a celebrity magazine, realized that there was a factual error in one of its issue. The magazines were swiftly retracted before it becoming a big problem. Which management function was used here?

_____ monitors and manages the performance of the subunits and individual managers who report to them.

First-line managers are responsible for setting objectives consistent with organizational goals and planning and implementing strategies for achieving these objectives.

Managers who train and supervise the performance of nonmanagerial employees and who are directly responsible for producing the company's products or services are categorized as:

Top managers are responsible for creating a climate for change in an organization.

The History of Management

Organizational Environments and Cultures

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Decision Making

Organizational Strategy

Innovation and Change

Global Management

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resource Systems

Managing Individuals and a Diverse Workforce

Motivation

Filters

The function of _____ typically involves deciding where decisions will be made, who will do what jobs and tasks, and who will work for whom in the company.