Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the obligation to perform assigned activities. 
B)  It allows its holder to influence the actions of others through indirect means. 
C)  It is the holder's self-assumed commitment to handle a job to the best of his or her ability. 
D)  It allows its holder to allocate the organization's resources to achieve organizational objectives. 
E)  It guarantees that a specific command will be obeyed. 
A)  It is the obligation to perform assigned activities. 
B)  It allows its holder to influence the actions of others through indirect means. 
C)  It is the holder's self-assumed commitment to handle a job to the best of his or her ability. 
D)  It allows its holder to allocate the organization's resources to achieve organizational objectives. 
E)  It guarantees that a specific command will be obeyed.

Question 2

Organization members should be obligated to perform only those activities that lead to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job enlargement 
B)  overlapping responsibilities 
C)  more accountability 
D)  job enrichment 
E)  goal attainment 
A)  job enlargement 
B)  overlapping responsibilities 
C)  more accountability 
D)  job enrichment 
E)  goal attainment

Question 3

In terms of personal attitudes and values, responsible managers ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  perform tasks that offer immediate rewards 
B)  always prioritize their subordinates' needs above everything else 
C)  conserve corporate resources as if the resources were their own 
D)  avoid terminating poor performers at all costs 
E)  take moderate to high risks to achieve organizational goals 
A)  perform tasks that offer immediate rewards 
B)  always prioritize their subordinates' needs above everything else 
C)  conserve corporate resources as if the resources were their own 
D)  avoid terminating poor performers at all costs 
E)  take moderate to high risks to achieve organizational goals

Question 4

List guidelines managers should follow when working to make delegation effective in their organization.

Accepted Answer

Guidelines for making delegation effecti

Question 5

A manager's behavior with upper management is a way to determine the degree of responsibility a manager possesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Barnard, in order to enhance the probability of acceptance of authority, communication channels should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal 
B)  informal 
C)  lateral 
D)  customized 
E)  culturally fair 
A)  formal 
B)  informal 
C)  lateral 
D)  customized 
E)  culturally fair

Question 7

The concept of centralization implies that a huge amount of authority is delegated to subordinates by management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Functional authority ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is delegated to individuals who possess neither staff nor line authority 
B)  generally covers only specific task areas 
C)  is assigned to individuals for an indefinite period of time 
D)  is the most fundamental type of authority within an organization 
E)  is granted in the absence of line or staff authority 
A)  is delegated to individuals who possess neither staff nor line authority 
B)  generally covers only specific task areas 
C)  is assigned to individuals for an indefinite period of time 
D)  is the most fundamental type of authority within an organization 
E)  is granted in the absence of line or staff authority

Question 9

Decentralization ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cuts through red tape 
B)  reduces innovation 
C)  lowers organization flexibility 
D)  optimizes decision making 
E)  reduces responsibility gaps 
A)  cuts through red tape 
B)  reduces innovation 
C)  lowers organization flexibility 
D)  optimizes decision making 
E)  reduces responsibility gaps

Question 10

If speedy decision making is essential to an organization, the organization should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  be decentralized 
B)  be centralized 
C)  have a tall organizational structure 
D)  have a matrix structure 
E)  have virtual teams 
A)  be decentralized 
B)  be centralized 
C)  have a tall organizational structure 
D)  have a matrix structure 
E)  have virtual teams

Which of the following statements is true about authority?

Organization members should be obligated to perform only those activities that lead to ________.

In terms of personal attitudes and values, responsible managers ________.

List guidelines managers should follow when working to make delegation effective in their organization.

A manager's behavior with upper management is a way to determine the degree of responsibility a manager possesses.

According to Barnard, in order to enhance the probability of acceptance of authority, communication channels should be ________.

The concept of centralization implies that a huge amount of authority is delegated to subordinates by management.

Functional authority ________.

Decentralization ________.

If speedy decision making is essential to an organization, the organization should ________.

Principles of Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Managers, Society, and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, Tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Human Resource Management

Organizational Change: Stress, Conflict and Virtuality

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Controlling, Information, and Technology

Production and Control

Appendix 1: Managing History and Current Thinking

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

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Exam 9: Responsibility, Authority, and Delegation

Which of the following statements is true about authority?

Organization members should be obligated to perform only those activities that lead to ________.

In terms of personal attitudes and values, responsible managers ________.

List guidelines managers should follow when working to make delegation effective in their organization.

A manager's behavior with upper management is a way to determine the degree of responsibility a manager possesses.

According to Barnard, in order to enhance the probability of acceptance of authority, communication channels should be ________.

The concept of centralization implies that a huge amount of authority is delegated to subordinates by management.

Functional authority ________.

Decentralization ________.

If speedy decision making is essential to an organization, the organization should ________.

Principles of Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Managers, Society, and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, Tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Human Resource Management

Organizational Change: Stress, Conflict and Virtuality

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Controlling, Information, and Technology

Production and Control

Appendix 1: Managing History and Current Thinking

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Filters