Question 1

The middle managers of an organization:

Accepted Answer

A)  are in charge of the organization as a whole. 
B)  are appointed by the stockholders of an organization. 
C)  oversee the work of large departments. 
D)  hold titles such as department head, team leader, or supervisor. 
E)  constitute an executive team that reports to the board. 
A)  are in charge of the organization as a whole. 
B)  are appointed by the stockholders of an organization. 
C)  oversee the work of large departments. 
D)  hold titles such as department head, team leader, or supervisor. 
E)  constitute an executive team that reports to the board.

Question 2

Collin, a trainee with an event management firm, was asked to coordinate the designing, production, and installment of banners and posters for an upcoming project. He was assigned a particular amount of money for this purpose. Collin completed the job in time but exhausted his resources. He made a request for additional funds to make the remaining payments to the vendors. In which of the following ways can Collin's performance be categorized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effective but not efficient 
B)  Effective and efficient 
C)  Neither effective nor efficient 
D)  Not effective but efficient 
E)  Essential but not effective 
A)  Effective but not efficient 
B)  Effective and efficient 
C)  Neither effective nor efficient 
D)  Not effective but efficient 
E)  Essential but not effective

Question 3

In the context of present-day organizational trends, organizations and their members are networked for intense, real-time communication and coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ is the requirement to show performance results to a supervisor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the requirement to show performance...

Question 5

In the context of the management process, organizing is the process of:

Accepted Answer

A)  setting objectives and determining what should be done to accomplish them. 
B)  assigning tasks, allocating resources, and coordinating work activities. 
C)  preparing team members to achieve closure and disband. 
D)  measuring performance and taking action to ensure desired results. 
E)  motivating team members to increase team cohesiveness to ensure the occurrence of groupthink. 
A)  setting objectives and determining what should be done to accomplish them. 
B)  assigning tasks, allocating resources, and coordinating work activities. 
C)  preparing team members to achieve closure and disband. 
D)  measuring performance and taking action to ensure desired results. 
E)  motivating team members to increase team cohesiveness to ensure the occurrence of groupthink.

Question 6

Through controlling, a manager identifies desired results and ways to achieve them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Clinic directors in hospitals, deans in universities, and division managers in businesses belong to the category of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  board of directors 
B)  middle managers 
C)  first-line managers 
D)  top managers 
E)  board of trustees 
A)  board of directors 
B)  middle managers 
C)  first-line managers 
D)  top managers 
E)  board of trustees

Question 8

According to Mintzberg, as a resource allocator, a manager is mainly involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the giving, receiving, and analyzing of information. 
B)  providing direction and instilling enthusiasm. 
C)  handling budgets and distributing resources. 
D)  making deals and forging agreements. 
E)  interacting with people inside and outside the work unit. 
A)  the giving, receiving, and analyzing of information. 
B)  providing direction and instilling enthusiasm. 
C)  handling budgets and distributing resources. 
D)  making deals and forging agreements. 
E)  interacting with people inside and outside the work unit.

Question 9

Performance effectiveness is defined as the quantity and quality of outputs relative to the cost of inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ represents one's willingness to work hard in applying one's capabilities to important tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intellect 
B)  Productivity 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Effectiveness 
E)  Competency 
A)  Intellect 
B)  Productivity 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Effectiveness 
E)  Competency

Question 11

Alex is a software engineer and develops games for Supergamer.com. Which of the following skills is most likely to be used by Alex for fulfilling his job responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial skills 
B)  Gross motor skills 
C)  Interpersonal skills 
D)  Human skills 
E)  Technical skills 
A)  Financial skills 
B)  Gross motor skills 
C)  Interpersonal skills 
D)  Human skills 
E)  Technical skills

Question 12

_____ is the collective brainpower or shared knowledge of a workforce that can be used to create value.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social capital 
B)  Intellectual capital 
C)  Workforce diversity 
D)  Productivity 
E)  Competency 
A)  Social capital 
B)  Intellectual capital 
C)  Workforce diversity 
D)  Productivity 
E)  Competency

Question 13

A(n) ____ skill is the ability to use expertise to perform a task with proficiency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____ skill is the ability to...

Question 14

Any inefficiency in an organization reduces the cost of production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Effective managers successfully help others achieve both high performance and satisfaction in their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ is an input measure of the resource costs associated with goal accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Productivity 
B)  Profit 
C)  Performance effectiveness 
D)  Performance efficiency 
E)  Revenue 
A)  Productivity 
B)  Profit 
C)  Performance effectiveness 
D)  Performance efficiency 
E)  Revenue

Question 17

The _____ effect is an invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and minorities.

Accepted Answer

A)  ecological fallacy 
B)  masculinity-femininity 
C)  job migration 
D)  nationalization 
E)  glass ceiling 
A)  ecological fallacy 
B)  masculinity-femininity 
C)  job migration 
D)  nationalization 
E)  glass ceiling

Question 18

The ____ pyramid view of organizations shows customers at the top being served by workers who are supported by managers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

According to Mintzberg, as a monitor, a manager provides direction and instills enthusiasm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Career ____ is a set of skills, competencies, aspirations, and goals that will advance your career, even in a rapidly changing environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Career ____ is a set of skills,...

The middle managers of an organization:

In the context of present-day organizational trends, organizations and their members are networked for intense, real-time communication and coordination.

_____ is the requirement to show performance results to a supervisor.

In the context of the management process, organizing is the process of:

Through controlling, a manager identifies desired results and ways to achieve them.

Clinic directors in hospitals, deans in universities, and division managers in businesses belong to the category of _____.

According to Mintzberg, as a resource allocator, a manager is mainly involved in:

Performance effectiveness is defined as the quantity and quality of outputs relative to the cost of inputs.

_____ represents one's willingness to work hard in applying one's capabilities to important tasks.

Alex is a software engineer and develops games for Supergamer.com. Which of the following skills is most likely to be used by Alex for fulfilling his job responsibilities?

_____ is the collective brainpower or shared knowledge of a workforce that can be used to create value.

A(n) ____ skill is the ability to use expertise to perform a task with proficiency.

Any inefficiency in an organization reduces the cost of production.

Effective managers successfully help others achieve both high performance and satisfaction in their work.

_____ is an input measure of the resource costs associated with goal accomplishment.

The _____ effect is an invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and minorities.

The ____ pyramid view of organizations shows customers at the top being served by workers who are supported by managers.

According to Mintzberg, as a monitor, a manager provides direction and instills enthusiasm.

Career ____ is a set of skills, competencies, aspirations, and goals that will advance your career, even in a rapidly changing environment.

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Organizational Culture and Change

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Exam 1: Management, Managers, and Careers

The middle managers of an organization:

In the context of present-day organizational trends, organizations and their members are networked for intense, real-time communication and coordination.

_____ is the requirement to show performance results to a supervisor.

In the context of the management process, organizing is the process of:

Through controlling, a manager identifies desired results and ways to achieve them.

Clinic directors in hospitals, deans in universities, and division managers in businesses belong to the category of _____.

According to Mintzberg, as a resource allocator, a manager is mainly involved in:

Performance effectiveness is defined as the quantity and quality of outputs relative to the cost of inputs.

_____ represents one's willingness to work hard in applying one's capabilities to important tasks.

Alex is a software engineer and develops games for Supergamer.com. Which of the following skills is most likely to be used by Alex for fulfilling his job responsibilities?

_____ is the collective brainpower or shared knowledge of a workforce that can be used to create value.

A(n) ____ skill is the ability to use expertise to perform a task with proficiency.

Any inefficiency in an organization reduces the cost of production.

Effective managers successfully help others achieve both high performance and satisfaction in their work.

_____ is an input measure of the resource costs associated with goal accomplishment.

The _____ effect is an invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and minorities.

The ____ pyramid view of organizations shows customers at the top being served by workers who are supported by managers.

According to Mintzberg, as a monitor, a manager provides direction and instills enthusiasm.

Career ____ is a set of skills, competencies, aspirations, and goals that will advance your career, even in a rapidly changing environment.

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

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