Question 1

A single company may implement several different organizational schemes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first step in the decision-making process is recognition of a problem or opportunity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Marcus is responsible for guiding and motivating 10 other employees to accomplish various organizational objectives.Marcus handles the ________ managerial function.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Describe each of the management functions.

Accepted Answer

The four management functions are planni

Question 5

All of the following require nonprogrammed decisions EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex problems 
B)  unique problems 
C)  recurring problems 
D)  situations that have not occurred before 
A)  complex problems 
B)  unique problems 
C)  recurring problems 
D)  situations that have not occurred before

Question 6

Distinguish among autocratic,democratic,and free-rein leadership.

Accepted Answer

Autocratic leaders make decisions on the

Question 7

A SWOT analysis enables a firm to develop the best strategies for gaining a competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Other than improving employee morale,corporate culture has little impact on a company's success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Malita's company has evolved from a line structure to a line-and-staff structure.The production department would be classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  staff 
B)  line 
C)  decentralized 
D)  matrix 
A)  staff 
B)  line 
C)  decentralized 
D)  matrix

Question 10

Human skills involve ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  directing and controlling operations 
B)  understanding knowledge and tools of a specific discipline 
C)  leading and motivating workers 
D)  seeing the organization as a unified whole 
A)  directing and controlling operations 
B)  understanding knowledge and tools of a specific discipline 
C)  leading and motivating workers 
D)  seeing the organization as a unified whole

Question 11

Departmentalization is the process of dividing work activities into units within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define SWOT analysis and explain its purpose in the strategic planning process.

Accepted Answer

SWOT is an acronym for strengths,weaknes

Question 13

First-line managers have a _____ span of control than top-level managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  more narrow 
B)  wider 
C)  depends on the organization 
D)  cannot determine with this information 
A)  more narrow 
B)  wider 
C)  depends on the organization 
D)  cannot determine with this information

Question 14

A(n)________ is a structured grouping of people working together to achieve common goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  system 
B)  span of management 
C)  chain of command 
D)  organization 
A)  system 
B)  span of management 
C)  chain of command 
D)  organization

Question 15

Most top executives began their careers as which type of expert?

Accepted Answer

A)  technical 
B)  financial 
C)  human relations 
D)  marketing 
A)  technical 
B)  financial 
C)  human relations 
D)  marketing

Question 16

Serguis is a member of his firm's strategic planning team.He has identified several untapped markets that exist in other countries.His observation should be listed as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  opportunity 
B)  weakness 
C)  strength 
D)  threat 
A)  opportunity 
B)  weakness 
C)  strength 
D)  threat

Question 17

What is the first step in the organizing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine specific work activities necessary to implement plans and achieve objectives. 
B)  Assign activities to specific positions and people and allocate necessary resources. 
C)  Coordinate activities of different groups and individuals. 
D)  Group work activities into a logical pattern or structure. 
A)  Determine specific work activities necessary to implement plans and achieve objectives. 
B)  Assign activities to specific positions and people and allocate necessary resources. 
C)  Coordinate activities of different groups and individuals. 
D)  Group work activities into a logical pattern or structure.

Question 18

When John sets deadlines for an upcoming project,he is using ________ planning.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational 
B)  tactical 
C)  strategic 
D)  contingency 
A)  operational 
B)  tactical 
C)  strategic 
D)  contingency

Question 19

List in order the steps involved in the strategic planning process.

Accepted Answer

The steps of strategic planning include

Question 20

Harriet,the marketing manager of Video One,allows subordinates to make most of the decisions for the department.Harriet's leadership style can best be described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  free-rein 
B)  autocratic 
C)  democratic 
D)  persuasive 
A)  free-rein 
B)  autocratic 
C)  democratic 
D)  persuasive

A single company may implement several different organizational schemes.

The first step in the decision-making process is recognition of a problem or opportunity.

Marcus is responsible for guiding and motivating 10 other employees to accomplish various organizational objectives.Marcus handles the ________ managerial function.

Describe each of the management functions.

All of the following require nonprogrammed decisions EXCEPT ________.

Distinguish among autocratic,democratic,and free-rein leadership.

A SWOT analysis enables a firm to develop the best strategies for gaining a competitive advantage.

Other than improving employee morale,corporate culture has little impact on a company's success.

Malita's company has evolved from a line structure to a line-and-staff structure.The production department would be classified as ________.

Human skills involve ________.

Departmentalization is the process of dividing work activities into units within the organization.

Define SWOT analysis and explain its purpose in the strategic planning process.

First-line managers have a _____ span of control than top-level managers.

A(n)________ is a structured grouping of people working together to achieve common goals.

Most top executives began their careers as which type of expert?

Serguis is a member of his firm's strategic planning team.He has identified several untapped markets that exist in other countries.His observation should be listed as a(n)________.

What is the first step in the organizing process?

When John sets deadlines for an upcoming project,he is using ________ planning.

List in order the steps involved in the strategic planning process.

Harriet,the marketing manager of Video One,allows subordinates to make most of the decisions for the department.Harriet's leadership style can best be described as ________.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: The Entrepreneurship Alternative

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

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Exam 7: Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

A single company may implement several different organizational schemes.

The first step in the decision-making process is recognition of a problem or opportunity.

Marcus is responsible for guiding and motivating 10 other employees to accomplish various organizational objectives.Marcus handles the ________ managerial function.

Describe each of the management functions.

All of the following require nonprogrammed decisions EXCEPT ________.

Distinguish among autocratic,democratic,and free-rein leadership.

A SWOT analysis enables a firm to develop the best strategies for gaining a competitive advantage.

Other than improving employee morale,corporate culture has little impact on a company's success.

Malita's company has evolved from a line structure to a line-and-staff structure.The production department would be classified as ________.

Human skills involve ________.

Departmentalization is the process of dividing work activities into units within the organization.

Define SWOT analysis and explain its purpose in the strategic planning process.

First-line managers have a _____ span of control than top-level managers.

A(n)________ is a structured grouping of people working together to achieve common goals.

Most top executives began their careers as which type of expert?

Serguis is a member of his firm's strategic planning team.He has identified several untapped markets that exist in other countries.His observation should be listed as a(n)________.

What is the first step in the organizing process?

When John sets deadlines for an upcoming project,he is using ________ planning.

List in order the steps involved in the strategic planning process.

Harriet,the marketing manager of Video One,allows subordinates to make most of the decisions for the department.Harriet's leadership style can best be described as ________.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: The Entrepreneurship Alternative

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

Filters