Question 1

In the context of the management process, _____ is the process of setting objectives and determining what should be done to accomplish them.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing 
B)  inspiring 
C)  leading 
D)  planning 
E)  controlling 
A)  organizing 
B)  inspiring 
C)  leading 
D)  planning 
E)  controlling

Question 2

A(n) _____ skill is the ability to think analytically to diagnose and solve complex problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual 
B)  human 
C)  technical 
D)  kinesthetic 
E)  interpersonal 
A)  conceptual 
B)  human 
C)  technical 
D)  kinesthetic 
E)  interpersonal

Question 3

The annual productivity report of Papyrus Inc. states that it has achieved the targets it had set for the year 2013. However, in this process, much of its resources have been wasted, and the amount spent on resources is more than the estimated amount. Its productivity has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  effective and efficient. 
B)  neither effective nor efficient. 
C)  not effective but efficient. 
D)  effective but not efficient. 
E)  stagnant in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. 
A)  effective and efficient. 
B)  neither effective nor efficient. 
C)  not effective but efficient. 
D)  effective but not efficient. 
E)  stagnant in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.

Question 4

Discuss the various roles performed by a manager.

Accepted Answer

The managerial roles fall into three cat

Question 5

Bumblebee is a toy manufacturing company. Though the company has been effective in managing its resources without any wastage, its productivity efficiency report shows a decrease in the year 2013 when compared to the previous year. This outcome indicates that its productivity is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  efficient but not effective 
B)  neither effective nor efficient 
C)  effective and efficient 
D)  effective but not efficient 
E)  stagnant 
A)  efficient but not effective 
B)  neither effective nor efficient 
C)  effective and efficient 
D)  effective but not efficient 
E)  stagnant

Question 6

Staff managers use special technical expertise to advise and support ____ workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Staff managers use special technical expertise to...

Question 7

_____ primarily involves developing action priorities for accomplishing goals and plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizing 
B)  Agenda setting 
C)  Capitalizing 
D)  Information scanning 
E)  Controlling 
A)  Organizing 
B)  Agenda setting 
C)  Capitalizing 
D)  Information scanning 
E)  Controlling

Question 8

The productivity of a company is effective and efficient if its:

Accepted Answer

A)  goals are not achieved and resources are wasted. 
B)  goals are achieved and resources are not wasted. 
C)  goals are achieved but resources are wasted. 
D)  performance effectiveness is low. 
E)  goals are not achieved but resources are not wasted. 
A)  goals are not achieved and resources are wasted. 
B)  goals are achieved and resources are not wasted. 
C)  goals are achieved but resources are wasted. 
D)  performance effectiveness is low. 
E)  goals are not achieved but resources are not wasted.

Question 9

____ represents how hard you work to apply your talents and capabilities to important tasks.

Accepted Answer

Commitment

Question 10

Ronald, a marketing manager at Tesron Automobiles, is discussing an automobile concept with the design team, and the discussion quickly turns argumentative. Ronald, aware of his tendency to get angry very quickly, diffuses the argument by diverting the group's attention to another topic. This scenario illustrates that Ronald has a high degree of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical skills 
B)  critical thinking 
C)  marketing skills 
D)  emotional intelligence 
E)  cognitive intelligence 
A)  technical skills 
B)  critical thinking 
C)  marketing skills 
D)  emotional intelligence 
E)  cognitive intelligence

Question 11

____ is the quantity and quality of work performance, with resource utilization considered.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ is the quantity and quality of...

Question 12

Commitment represents one's talents or job-relevant capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Top managers are supposed to set strategy and lead an organization consistent with its purpose and mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

National boundaries hardly count anymore in the world of business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ are in charge of guiding the performance of an organization as a whole or of one of its major parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Top managers 
B)  Board of directors 
C)  Middle managers 
D)  First-line managers 
E)  Board of trustees 
A)  Top managers 
B)  Board of directors 
C)  Middle managers 
D)  First-line managers 
E)  Board of trustees

Question 16

Performance ____ is an output measure of task or goal accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Performance ____ is an output measure of...

Question 17

Long-term career success depends mainly on lifelong learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The members of a _____ team are most likely to hold meetings, access common databases, share information and files, make plans, and solve problems together, all without ever meeting face to face.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual 
B)  specialized 
C)  cross-functional 
D)  self-managed 
E)  formal 
A)  virtual 
B)  specialized 
C)  cross-functional 
D)  self-managed 
E)  formal

Question 19

The typical characteristic of a(n) _____ is that they typically operate with a core group of full-time long-term workers supported by others who work on contracts and part-time.

Accepted Answer

A)  shamrock organization 
B)  ad hoc team 
C)  combined task force 
D)  project team 
E)  joint task force 
A)  shamrock organization 
B)  ad hoc team 
C)  combined task force 
D)  project team 
E)  joint task force

Question 20

Which of the following best describes social capital?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a unique form of ethical entrepreneurship that seeks novel ways to solve pressing social problems. 
B)  It is the ability to manage ourselves and our relationships effectively. 
C)  It is a capacity to create positive relationships with people who can help advance agendas. 
D)  It is the capacity to get things done with the support and help of others. 
E)  It is the ability to think analytically to diagnose and solve complex problems. 
A)  It is a unique form of ethical entrepreneurship that seeks novel ways to solve pressing social problems. 
B)  It is the ability to manage ourselves and our relationships effectively. 
C)  It is a capacity to create positive relationships with people who can help advance agendas. 
D)  It is the capacity to get things done with the support and help of others. 
E)  It is the ability to think analytically to diagnose and solve complex problems.

In the context of the management process, _____ is the process of setting objectives and determining what should be done to accomplish them.

A(n) _____ skill is the ability to think analytically to diagnose and solve complex problems.

The annual productivity report of Papyrus Inc. states that it has achieved the targets it had set for the year 2013. However, in this process, much of its resources have been wasted, and the amount spent on resources is more than the estimated amount. Its productivity has been:

Discuss the various roles performed by a manager.

Bumblebee is a toy manufacturing company. Though the company has been effective in managing its resources without any wastage, its productivity efficiency report shows a decrease in the year 2013 when compared to the previous year. This outcome indicates that its productivity is _____.

Staff managers use special technical expertise to advise and support ____ workers.

_____ primarily involves developing action priorities for accomplishing goals and plans.

The productivity of a company is effective and efficient if its:

____ represents how hard you work to apply your talents and capabilities to important tasks.

____ is the quantity and quality of work performance, with resource utilization considered.

Commitment represents one's talents or job-relevant capabilities.

Top managers are supposed to set strategy and lead an organization consistent with its purpose and mission.

National boundaries hardly count anymore in the world of business.

_____ are in charge of guiding the performance of an organization as a whole or of one of its major parts.

Performance ____ is an output measure of task or goal accomplishment.

Long-term career success depends mainly on lifelong learning.

The members of a _____ team are most likely to hold meetings, access common databases, share information and files, make plans, and solve problems together, all without ever meeting face to face.

The typical characteristic of a(n) _____ is that they typically operate with a core group of full-time long-term workers supported by others who work on contracts and part-time.

Which of the following best describes social capital?

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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Exam 1: Management, Managers, and Careers

In the context of the management process, _____ is the process of setting objectives and determining what should be done to accomplish them.

A(n) _____ skill is the ability to think analytically to diagnose and solve complex problems.

The annual productivity report of Papyrus Inc. states that it has achieved the targets it had set for the year 2013. However, in this process, much of its resources have been wasted, and the amount spent on resources is more than the estimated amount. Its productivity has been:

Discuss the various roles performed by a manager.

Bumblebee is a toy manufacturing company. Though the company has been effective in managing its resources without any wastage, its productivity efficiency report shows a decrease in the year 2013 when compared to the previous year. This outcome indicates that its productivity is _____.

Staff managers use special technical expertise to advise and support ____ workers.

_____ primarily involves developing action priorities for accomplishing goals and plans.

The productivity of a company is effective and efficient if its:

____ represents how hard you work to apply your talents and capabilities to important tasks.

____ is the quantity and quality of work performance, with resource utilization considered.

Commitment represents one's talents or job-relevant capabilities.

Top managers are supposed to set strategy and lead an organization consistent with its purpose and mission.

National boundaries hardly count anymore in the world of business.

_____ are in charge of guiding the performance of an organization as a whole or of one of its major parts.

Performance ____ is an output measure of task or goal accomplishment.

Long-term career success depends mainly on lifelong learning.

The members of a _____ team are most likely to hold meetings, access common databases, share information and files, make plans, and solve problems together, all without ever meeting face to face.

The typical characteristic of a(n) _____ is that they typically operate with a core group of full-time long-term workers supported by others who work on contracts and part-time.

Which of the following best describes social capital?

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

Filters