Question 1

Which of the following is not a decisional role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Entrepreneur 
B)  Negotiator 
C)  Resource allocator 
D)  Disturbance handler 
E)  Liaison 
A)  Entrepreneur 
B)  Negotiator 
C)  Resource allocator 
D)  Disturbance handler 
E)  Liaison

Question 2

Which of the following skills includes specialized knowledge and analytical ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptual 
B)  Human 
C)  Technical 
D)  Controlling 
E)  Planning 
A)  Conceptual 
B)  Human 
C)  Technical 
D)  Controlling 
E)  Planning

Question 3

Briefly discuss the relationship between management skills and management level.

Accepted Answer

The answer should contain the following

Question 4

If a manager finds a severe decline in employee morale and direction, he or she may need to spend more time in the __________ role.

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiator 
B)  resource allocator 
C)  figurehead 
D)  monitor 
E)  leader 
A)  negotiator 
B)  resource allocator 
C)  figurehead 
D)  monitor 
E)  leader

Question 5

Barry Miller
The promotion to first-line manager took place just six weeks ago for Barry Miller. He was well-qualified for the promotion, but the new job still required a lot of training. One of the challenges has been to coordinate his team's production with the needs of the sales department and with the availability of raw materials from his suppliers. Setting priorities and developing schedules to accomplish the work is a part of Barry's job that he has really enjoyed. The challenges to maintain high rapport and to build a strong team with his employees have already brought him a lot of satisfaction. In reflecting about the last six weeks, Barry concludes that he is very happy about his new job.
Which managerial skill is least important at Barry's middle-level management position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptual 
B)  Human 
C)  Technical 
D)  All of these skills are vital. 
E)  None of these skills are important. 
A)  Conceptual 
B)  Human 
C)  Technical 
D)  All of these skills are vital. 
E)  None of these skills are important.

Question 6

Technological advances have resulted in employees becoming more empowered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Consider the following three managers from Outrageous Outfitters, Inc. Tiffany Blanchard is the president, Timothy Thompson is the director of marketing, and Karen Baxter is a maintenance supervisor. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Karen Baxter does more planning than Tiffany Blanchard. 
B)  Timothy Thompson does more leading than Karen Baxter. 
C)  Tiffany Blanchard does more controlling than Timothy Thompson. 
D)  Tiffany Blanchard does more planning than Karen Baxter. 
E)  None of these 
A)  Karen Baxter does more planning than Tiffany Blanchard. 
B)  Timothy Thompson does more leading than Karen Baxter. 
C)  Tiffany Blanchard does more controlling than Timothy Thompson. 
D)  Tiffany Blanchard does more planning than Karen Baxter. 
E)  None of these

Question 8

Which of the following best describes Stacey's position as a functional manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is responsible for several departments that perform different functions. 
B)  She organizes people across departments to perform a specific task. 
C)  She is responsible for a self-contained division and all the departments within it. 
D)  She supervises employees with similar training and skills. 
E)  None of these 
A)  She is responsible for several departments that perform different functions. 
B)  She organizes people across departments to perform a specific task. 
C)  She is responsible for a self-contained division and all the departments within it. 
D)  She supervises employees with similar training and skills. 
E)  None of these

Question 9

Horizontal project manager responsibility can be held by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a corporate or group head. 
B)  anyone with a staff job. 
C)  a production supervisor. 
D)  a team leader. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  a corporate or group head. 
B)  anyone with a staff job. 
C)  a production supervisor. 
D)  a team leader. 
E)  all of these.

Question 10

Technical skills are particularly important at lower organizational levels, whereas conceptual skills become more important as managers move up the organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements best describes Terrance's position as a first-line manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is responsible for several departments that perform different functions. 
B)  He is required to have significant human skills. 
C)  He is responsible for the production of goods and services. 
D)  He supervises employees with similar training and skills. 
E)  All of these 
A)  He is responsible for several departments that perform different functions. 
B)  He is required to have significant human skills. 
C)  He is responsible for the production of goods and services. 
D)  He supervises employees with similar training and skills. 
E)  All of these

Question 12

Which of the following are responsible for the entire organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Top managers 
B)  Middle managers 
C)  First-line managers 
D)  Controlling managers 
E)  Organizing managers 
A)  Top managers 
B)  Middle managers 
C)  First-line managers 
D)  Controlling managers 
E)  Organizing managers

Question 13

Research shows that managers enjoy all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  networking. 
B)  innovation. 
C)  leading others. 
D)  managing time pressures. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  networking. 
B)  innovation. 
C)  leading others. 
D)  managing time pressures. 
E)  none of these.

Question 14

The process of management in the workplace is changing. In the past, a manager's task was to achieve organizational goals by maintaining tight control over his or her employees while standardizing procedures to maintain stability. Today's managers are asked to empower employees while encouraging collaboration and innovation. Contrast today's workforce with the workforce of the past. What developments in present society necessitate a shift in management style? Can you foresee other management style changes on the horizon?

Accepted Answer

People in today's society want to feel l

Question 15

Efficiency refers to the degree to which the organization achieves a stated goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the skills necessary for performing a manager's job. Provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

The skills are conce

Question 17

Managers in small companies often see their most important role as that of spokesperson.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following best describes organizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assigning responsibility for task accomplishment 
B)  Using influence to motivate employees 
C)  Monitoring activities and making corrections 
D)  Selecting goals and ways to attain them 
E)  None of these 
A)  Assigning responsibility for task accomplishment 
B)  Using influence to motivate employees 
C)  Monitoring activities and making corrections 
D)  Selecting goals and ways to attain them 
E)  None of these

Question 19

The rise of virtual work has led to a decline in organizational hierarchies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Monitoring activities and making corrections are part of:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing. 
B)  planning. 
C)  leading. 
D)  staffing. 
E)  controlling. 
A)  organizing. 
B)  planning. 
C)  leading. 
D)  staffing. 
E)  controlling.

Which of the following is not a decisional role?

Which of the following skills includes specialized knowledge and analytical ability?

Briefly discuss the relationship between management skills and management level.

If a manager finds a severe decline in employee morale and direction, he or she may need to spend more time in the __________ role.

Technological advances have resulted in employees becoming more empowered.

Consider the following three managers from Outrageous Outfitters, Inc. Tiffany Blanchard is the president, Timothy Thompson is the director of marketing, and Karen Baxter is a maintenance supervisor. Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following best describes Stacey's position as a functional manager?

Horizontal project manager responsibility can be held by:

Technical skills are particularly important at lower organizational levels, whereas conceptual skills become more important as managers move up the organizational hierarchy.

Which of the following statements best describes Terrance's position as a first-line manager?

Which of the following are responsible for the entire organization?

Research shows that managers enjoy all of the following except:

Efficiency refers to the degree to which the organization achieves a stated goal.

Describe the skills necessary for performing a manager's job. Provide examples of each.

Managers in small companies often see their most important role as that of spokesperson.

Which of the following best describes organizing?

The rise of virtual work has led to a decline in organizational hierarchies.

Monitoring activities and making corrections are part of:

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 1: The World of Innovative Management

Which of the following is not a decisional role?

Which of the following skills includes specialized knowledge and analytical ability?

Briefly discuss the relationship between management skills and management level.

If a manager finds a severe decline in employee morale and direction, he or she may need to spend more time in the __________ role.

Technological advances have resulted in employees becoming more empowered.

Consider the following three managers from Outrageous Outfitters, Inc. Tiffany Blanchard is the president, Timothy Thompson is the director of marketing, and Karen Baxter is a maintenance supervisor. Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following best describes Stacey's position as a functional manager?

Horizontal project manager responsibility can be held by:

Technical skills are particularly important at lower organizational levels, whereas conceptual skills become more important as managers move up the organizational hierarchy.

Which of the following statements best describes Terrance's position as a first-line manager?

Which of the following are responsible for the entire organization?

Research shows that managers enjoy all of the following except:

Efficiency refers to the degree to which the organization achieves a stated goal.

Describe the skills necessary for performing a manager's job. Provide examples of each.

Managers in small companies often see their most important role as that of spokesperson.

Which of the following best describes organizing?

The rise of virtual work has led to a decline in organizational hierarchies.

Monitoring activities and making corrections are part of:

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters