Question 1

Finding the courage to effectively manage up becomes easier when you realize that the relationship with your boss is one of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual dependence 
B)  interdependence 
C)  independence 
D)  mutual dependence or interdependence 
A)  mutual dependence 
B)  interdependence 
C)  independence 
D)  mutual dependence or interdependence

Question 2

What is the best thing you can do when your boss is a Workaholic and she is having an outburst at you?

Accepted Answer

A)  remain civil 
B)  yell back 
C)  go to HR 
D)  go home from work for the day 
A)  remain civil 
B)  yell back 
C)  go to HR 
D)  go home from work for the day

Question 3

People have ____ with regards to their boss.

Accepted Answer

A)  little power 
B)  more power than they think 
C)  more power than their boss has 
D)  no power 
A)  little power 
B)  more power than they think 
C)  more power than their boss has 
D)  no power

Question 4

The most important key to building a good relationship with your boss is to ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  understand her strengths and weaknesses 
B)  show up to work on time 
C)  offer some proposed solutions 
D)  learn to listen 
A)  understand her strengths and weaknesses 
B)  show up to work on time 
C)  offer some proposed solutions 
D)  learn to listen

Question 5

Which of the following is a way to build a relationship with your boss?

Accepted Answer

A)  learn to listen 
B)  don't hide anything 
C)  zig where the boss zags 
D)  all of these 
A)  learn to listen 
B)  don't hide anything 
C)  zig where the boss zags 
D)  all of these

Question 6

What kind of attitude does a boss want?

Accepted Answer

A)  make-it-happen 
B)  make excuses 
C)  make-an-attempt 
D)  make-an-offer 
A)  make-it-happen 
B)  make excuses 
C)  make-an-attempt 
D)  make-an-offer

Question 7

____ are mindful of the effects of their own and other's behavior on achieving organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent critical thinkers 
B)  Dependent uncritical thinkers 
C)  Active thinkers 
D)  Passive thinkers 
A)  Independent critical thinkers 
B)  Dependent uncritical thinkers 
C)  Active thinkers 
D)  Passive thinkers

Question 8

What type of boss is the best to work for?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Natural 
B)  The Politician 
C)  The Wimp 
D)  The Workaholic 
A)  The Natural 
B)  The Politician 
C)  The Wimp 
D)  The Workaholic

Question 9

List the five types of bosses, and provide several example characteristics of each type.

Accepted Answer

1. The Natural: These managers are thoug

Question 10

Knowing whether your boss is a numbers-person or a word-person is an important part of managing your boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Every week, Gayle is supposed to compile information from a variety of different departmental reports onto one big report. It takes at least two full days to do, but Gayle has thought of a way she could do it faster with some minor changes in the system. Gayle meets with her boss, Mike, to explain the situation. Why is Mike happy with Gayle, even though she's bringing him a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because she only told him about a serious problem and not any other small problems 
B)  Because she apologized for the problems 
C)  Because she offered a valid solution along with the problem 
D)  all of these 
A)  Because she only told him about a serious problem and not any other small problems 
B)  Because she apologized for the problems 
C)  Because she offered a valid solution along with the problem 
D)  all of these

Question 12

Someone who shows ____ cannot get enough help and support.

Accepted Answer

A)  counterdependence 
B)  overdependence 
C)  independence 
D)  interdependence 
A)  counterdependence 
B)  overdependence 
C)  independence 
D)  interdependence

Question 13

Explain the four attitudes toward authority with regards to trust in self, trust in others, and the approach to the boss.

Accepted Answer

Attitude Trust in Self Trust in others A

Question 14

Which term is defined as an exaggerated and distorted attempt at self-reliance?

Accepted Answer

A)  counterdependence 
B)  overdependence 
C)  independence 
D)  interdependence 
A)  counterdependence 
B)  overdependence 
C)  independence 
D)  interdependence

Question 15

Which of the following is a way to build rapport with your boss?

Accepted Answer

A)  listening 
B)  ask for feedback 
C)  compliment him 
D)  all of these 
A)  listening 
B)  ask for feedback 
C)  compliment him 
D)  all of these

Question 16

Yandel needs to learn to manage her boss better. The thought of this makes her ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  energetic 
B)  optimistic 
C)  comfortable 
D)  uncomfortable 
A)  energetic 
B)  optimistic 
C)  comfortable 
D)  uncomfortable

Question 17

How can you be a resource for your boss?

Accepted Answer

A)  develop an understanding of her strengths and weaknesses 
B)  read about the latest industry trends 
C)  politick with other departments 
D)  all of these 
A)  develop an understanding of her strengths and weaknesses 
B)  read about the latest industry trends 
C)  politick with other departments 
D)  all of these

Question 18

What is the difference between independent, critical thinking and dependent, uncritical thinking?

Accepted Answer

Independent critical thinkers are mindfu

Question 19

Which of these is a key to look for with regards to your boss's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  does he have a cynical or positive attitude 
B)  is she open or defensive 
C)  his orientation to time 
D)  all of these 
A)  does he have a cynical or positive attitude 
B)  is she open or defensive 
C)  his orientation to time 
D)  all of these

Question 20

Sara works for a fast-food restaurant, and she requires constant supervision. She only does exactly what she is told and shows no initiative. Sara is a(n) ____ individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent 
B)  dependent 
C)  active 
D)  passive 
A)  independent 
B)  dependent 
C)  active 
D)  passive

Finding the courage to effectively manage up becomes easier when you realize that the relationship with your boss is one of ____.

What is the best thing you can do when your boss is a Workaholic and she is having an outburst at you?

People have ____ with regards to their boss.

The most important key to building a good relationship with your boss is to ___.

Which of the following is a way to build a relationship with your boss?

What kind of attitude does a boss want?

____ are mindful of the effects of their own and other's behavior on achieving organizational goals.

What type of boss is the best to work for?

List the five types of bosses, and provide several example characteristics of each type.

Knowing whether your boss is a numbers-person or a word-person is an important part of managing your boss.

Someone who shows ____ cannot get enough help and support.

Explain the four attitudes toward authority with regards to trust in self, trust in others, and the approach to the boss.

Which term is defined as an exaggerated and distorted attempt at self-reliance?

Which of the following is a way to build rapport with your boss?

Yandel needs to learn to manage her boss better. The thought of this makes her ___.

How can you be a resource for your boss?

What is the difference between independent, critical thinking and dependent, uncritical thinking?

Which of these is a key to look for with regards to your boss's behavior?

Sara works for a fast-food restaurant, and she requires constant supervision. She only does exactly what she is told and shows no initiative. Sara is a(n) ____ individual.

Introduction

Your Manager Strengths and Weaknesses

Learning About Yourself

Managing Yourself to Get Things Done

Creative Problem Solving

How Managers Communicate

Becoming an Ethical Manager

Motivating for Performance

Getting Things Done Through Networks, Relationships, and Soft Power

People With Coaching, Delegation, and Deliberate Practice

Handling Difficult Conversations, Conflict, and Negotiation

Managing Teams

Achieving Desired Outcomes: Getting the Right People and Managing Performance

Managing Cross Culturally

Positive Leadership

Managing Personal and Organizational Change

Filters

Exam 12: Managing Your Boss

Finding the courage to effectively manage up becomes easier when you realize that the relationship with your boss is one of ____.

What is the best thing you can do when your boss is a Workaholic and she is having an outburst at you?

People have ____ with regards to their boss.

The most important key to building a good relationship with your boss is to ___.

Which of the following is a way to build a relationship with your boss?

What kind of attitude does a boss want?

____ are mindful of the effects of their own and other's behavior on achieving organizational goals.

What type of boss is the best to work for?

List the five types of bosses, and provide several example characteristics of each type.

Knowing whether your boss is a numbers-person or a word-person is an important part of managing your boss.

Someone who shows ____ cannot get enough help and support.

Explain the four attitudes toward authority with regards to trust in self, trust in others, and the approach to the boss.

Which term is defined as an exaggerated and distorted attempt at self-reliance?

Which of the following is a way to build rapport with your boss?

Yandel needs to learn to manage her boss better. The thought of this makes her ___.

How can you be a resource for your boss?

What is the difference between independent, critical thinking and dependent, uncritical thinking?

Which of these is a key to look for with regards to your boss's behavior?

Sara works for a fast-food restaurant, and she requires constant supervision. She only does exactly what she is told and shows no initiative. Sara is a(n) ____ individual.

Introduction

Your Manager Strengths and Weaknesses

Learning About Yourself

Managing Yourself to Get Things Done

Creative Problem Solving

How Managers Communicate

Becoming an Ethical Manager

Motivating for Performance

Getting Things Done Through Networks, Relationships, and Soft Power

People With Coaching, Delegation, and Deliberate Practice

Handling Difficult Conversations, Conflict, and Negotiation

Managing Teams

Achieving Desired Outcomes: Getting the Right People and Managing Performance

Managing Cross Culturally

Positive Leadership

Managing Personal and Organizational Change

Filters