Question 1

Goal setting provides direction and guidance for first-level managers only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Statements of how organizations will achieve their purposes in the environments in which they conduct their business are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mission statements 
B)  intermediate goals 
C)  long-term goals 
D)  short-term goals 
A)  mission statements 
B)  intermediate goals 
C)  long-term goals 
D)  short-term goals

Question 3

Business strategy focuses on improving the company's competitive position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the typical period for achieving intermediate goals?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate goals a

Question 5

Comparing actual performance against standards is an example of which of the following functions of management?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which of the following statements about technical skills is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical skills are most important to first-line managers. 
B)  Technical skills are most important to middle managers. 
C)  Technical skills are most important to top managers. 
D)  Technical skills are equally important at all levels of management. 
A)  Technical skills are most important to first-line managers. 
B)  Technical skills are most important to middle managers. 
C)  Technical skills are most important to top managers. 
D)  Technical skills are equally important at all levels of management.

Question 7

Sometimes a corporation buys and operates multiple businesses in compatible industries as part of its corporate strategy.This strategy is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  related diversification 
B)  unrelated diversification 
C)  e-partnering 
D)  strategic diversification 
A)  related diversification 
B)  unrelated diversification 
C)  e-partnering 
D)  strategic diversification

Question 8

Which of the following levels of management sets general policies,formulates strategies,approves all significant decisions,and represents the company in dealings with other firms and with government bodies?

Accepted Answer

A)  operations managers 
B)  production managers 
C)  top managers 
D)  middle managers 
A)  operations managers 
B)  production managers 
C)  top managers 
D)  middle managers

Question 9

A manager is likely to be engaged in planning,organizing,leading,and controlling during the course of any given day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Corporate culture reflects an organization's reason for being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ managers work in a variety of areas,including human resources,operations,and marketing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Top 
B)  Middle 
C)  First-line 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Top 
B)  Middle 
C)  First-line 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Supervisor,office manager,and group leader are titles of middle managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How has Koch likely used technical skills in developing his product?

Accepted Answer

First of all,Koch has likely relied on a

Question 14

Which of the following refers to a person's ability to think in the abstract,to diagnose and analyze different situations,and to see beyond the present situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  human relations skills 
B)  decision-making skills 
C)  conceptual skills 
D)  production skills 
A)  human relations skills 
B)  decision-making skills 
C)  conceptual skills 
D)  production skills

Question 15

Planning begins when managers determine the firm's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the CEOs of several companies that have undergone radical change in the last decade or so,if an organization changes its culture,it must communicate the nature of the change to both employees and customers.Describe the three stages that the process usually goes through.

Accepted Answer

1)At the highest level,analysis of the c

Question 17

Which of the following levels of management is responsible for the overall performance and effectiveness of the firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  top managers 
B)  first-line managers 
C)  middle managers 
D)  supervisory managers 
A)  top managers 
B)  first-line managers 
C)  middle managers 
D)  supervisory managers

Question 18

The skills needed to perform specialized tasks are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  motor skills 
B)  human relations skills 
C)  technical skills 
D)  conceptual skills 
A)  motor skills 
B)  human relations skills 
C)  technical skills 
D)  conceptual skills

Question 19

Which of the following are responsible for production and quality control?

Accepted Answer

A)  information managers 
B)  human resource managers 
C)  first-line managers 
D)  operations managers 
A)  information managers 
B)  human resource managers 
C)  first-line managers 
D)  operations managers

Question 20

When IBM analyzes its strengths and weaknesses,it is conducting an organizational analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Goal setting provides direction and guidance for first-level managers only.

Statements of how organizations will achieve their purposes in the environments in which they conduct their business are called ________.

Business strategy focuses on improving the company's competitive position.

What is the typical period for achieving intermediate goals?

Comparing actual performance against standards is an example of which of the following functions of management?

Which of the following statements about technical skills is most correct?

Sometimes a corporation buys and operates multiple businesses in compatible industries as part of its corporate strategy.This strategy is called ________.

Which of the following levels of management sets general policies,formulates strategies,approves all significant decisions,and represents the company in dealings with other firms and with government bodies?

A manager is likely to be engaged in planning,organizing,leading,and controlling during the course of any given day.

Corporate culture reflects an organization's reason for being.

________ managers work in a variety of areas,including human resources,operations,and marketing.

Supervisor,office manager,and group leader are titles of middle managers.

How has Koch likely used technical skills in developing his product?

Which of the following refers to a person's ability to think in the abstract,to diagnose and analyze different situations,and to see beyond the present situation?

Planning begins when managers determine the firm's goals.

According to the CEOs of several companies that have undergone radical change in the last decade or so,if an organization changes its culture,it must communicate the nature of the change to both employees and customers.Describe the three stages that the process usually goes through.

Which of the following levels of management is responsible for the overall performance and effectiveness of the firm?

The skills needed to perform specialized tasks are called ________.

Which of the following are responsible for production and quality control?

When IBM analyzes its strengths and weaknesses,it is conducting an organizational analysis.

The U.S.Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

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Exam 5: Business Management

Goal setting provides direction and guidance for first-level managers only.

Statements of how organizations will achieve their purposes in the environments in which they conduct their business are called ________.

Business strategy focuses on improving the company's competitive position.

What is the typical period for achieving intermediate goals?

Comparing actual performance against standards is an example of which of the following functions of management?

Which of the following statements about technical skills is most correct?

Sometimes a corporation buys and operates multiple businesses in compatible industries as part of its corporate strategy.This strategy is called ________.

Which of the following levels of management sets general policies,formulates strategies,approves all significant decisions,and represents the company in dealings with other firms and with government bodies?

A manager is likely to be engaged in planning,organizing,leading,and controlling during the course of any given day.

Corporate culture reflects an organization's reason for being.

________ managers work in a variety of areas,including human resources,operations,and marketing.

Supervisor,office manager,and group leader are titles of middle managers.

How has Koch likely used technical skills in developing his product?

Which of the following refers to a person's ability to think in the abstract,to diagnose and analyze different situations,and to see beyond the present situation?

Planning begins when managers determine the firm's goals.

According to the CEOs of several companies that have undergone radical change in the last decade or so,if an organization changes its culture,it must communicate the nature of the change to both employees and customers.Describe the three stages that the process usually goes through.

Which of the following levels of management is responsible for the overall performance and effectiveness of the firm?

The skills needed to perform specialized tasks are called ________.

Which of the following are responsible for production and quality control?

When IBM analyzes its strengths and weaknesses,it is conducting an organizational analysis.

The U.S.Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

Filters