Question 1

A wise supervisor realizes that "time is money" and therefore expects most employees to work continuously at top-speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

At the plant where Ronnie works, posters are prominently displayed at assembly lines to diagram the precise steps for each assembly task. These posters display ________ to enhance worker efficiency and effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rules 
B)  Methods 
C)  Policies 
D)  Objectives 
A)  Rules 
B)  Methods 
C)  Policies 
D)  Objectives

Question 3

_____ is a leading cause of accidents in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor attitudes 
B)  Faulty tools and equipment 
C)  Unethical decision making 
D)  None of these answers 
A)  Poor attitudes 
B)  Faulty tools and equipment 
C)  Unethical decision making 
D)  None of these answers

Question 4

When a crisis occurs, the most important thing for an organization to do is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Respond quickly. 
B)  Have multiple spokespeople. 
C)  Deny fault. 
D)  Downplay the issue. 
A)  Respond quickly. 
B)  Have multiple spokespeople. 
C)  Deny fault. 
D)  Downplay the issue.

Question 5

Marco is indulging in an alcoholic beverage on company premises. His supervisor catches him in the act. His supervisor should resort to using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A company method. 
B)  A company procedure. 
C)  A company rule. 
D)  A company program. 
A)  A company method. 
B)  A company procedure. 
C)  A company rule. 
D)  A company program.

Question 6

Because budgeting is associated with control, the preparation of a budget should be left to higher-level management and supervisors should have no hand in it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ is an example of a major project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expansion of a manufacturing plant 
B)  Problem-solving a customer's issue 
C)  Developing an organizational operating budget 
D)  Closing a division 
A)  Expansion of a manufacturing plant 
B)  Problem-solving a customer's issue 
C)  Developing an organizational operating budget 
D)  Closing a division

Question 8

Objectives are usually stated in terms of what is to be accomplished and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Why the task needs to occur. 
B)  When the task needs to be completed. 
C)  Who should be chosen to carry out the task. 
D)  How employees should go about accomplishing it. 
A)  Why the task needs to occur. 
B)  When the task needs to be completed. 
C)  Who should be chosen to carry out the task. 
D)  How employees should go about accomplishing it.

Question 9

Total quality management (TQM) is a system for scheduling materials to arrive precisely when they are needed in the production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The passage of time will usually take care of most crises an organization faces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Policies enable supervisors to arrive at similar decisions to those that their managers would make.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A procedure is a standing plan that defines the sequence of activities to be performed to achieve objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is included in the planning function of management? Why is it so important?

Accepted Answer

Planning involves analyzing the situatio

Question 14

How can a well thought-out mission or vision statement be helpful to an organization undergoing a crisis?

Accepted Answer

Mission and vision statements focus on a

Question 15

What is strategic planning? In most organizations, who is responsible for strategic planning?

Accepted Answer

Strategic planning is the process of est

Question 16

A just-in-time inventory control system is a system for scheduling employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

"Employees are prohibited from smoking at their workstations" is an example of a rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is devoted to reducing and preventing injuries and accidents in municipal buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Supervisors should not bother others when planning for the short-term because it will only pull employees away from what they are paid to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Good planning guarantees desired results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A wise supervisor realizes that "time is money" and therefore expects most employees to work continuously at top-speed.

At the plant where Ronnie works, posters are prominently displayed at assembly lines to diagram the precise steps for each assembly task. These posters display ________ to enhance worker efficiency and effectiveness.

_____ is a leading cause of accidents in the workplace.

When a crisis occurs, the most important thing for an organization to do is to:

Marco is indulging in an alcoholic beverage on company premises. His supervisor catches him in the act. His supervisor should resort to using which of the following?

Because budgeting is associated with control, the preparation of a budget should be left to higher-level management and supervisors should have no hand in it.

_____ is an example of a major project.

Objectives are usually stated in terms of what is to be accomplished and:

Total quality management (TQM) is a system for scheduling materials to arrive precisely when they are needed in the production process.

The passage of time will usually take care of most crises an organization faces.

Policies enable supervisors to arrive at similar decisions to those that their managers would make.

A procedure is a standing plan that defines the sequence of activities to be performed to achieve objectives.

What is included in the planning function of management? Why is it so important?

How can a well thought-out mission or vision statement be helpful to an organization undergoing a crisis?

What is strategic planning? In most organizations, who is responsible for strategic planning?

A just-in-time inventory control system is a system for scheduling employees.

"Employees are prohibited from smoking at their workstations" is an example of a rule.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is devoted to reducing and preventing injuries and accidents in municipal buildings.

Supervisors should not bother others when planning for the short-term because it will only pull employees away from what they are paid to do.

Good planning guarantees desired results.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Principles of Motivation

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 7: Supervisory Planning

A wise supervisor realizes that "time is money" and therefore expects most employees to work continuously at top-speed.

At the plant where Ronnie works, posters are prominently displayed at assembly lines to diagram the precise steps for each assembly task. These posters display ________ to enhance worker efficiency and effectiveness.

_____ is a leading cause of accidents in the workplace.

When a crisis occurs, the most important thing for an organization to do is to:

Marco is indulging in an alcoholic beverage on company premises. His supervisor catches him in the act. His supervisor should resort to using which of the following?

Because budgeting is associated with control, the preparation of a budget should be left to higher-level management and supervisors should have no hand in it.

_____ is an example of a major project.

Objectives are usually stated in terms of what is to be accomplished and:

Total quality management (TQM) is a system for scheduling materials to arrive precisely when they are needed in the production process.

The passage of time will usually take care of most crises an organization faces.

Policies enable supervisors to arrive at similar decisions to those that their managers would make.

A procedure is a standing plan that defines the sequence of activities to be performed to achieve objectives.

What is included in the planning function of management? Why is it so important?

How can a well thought-out mission or vision statement be helpful to an organization undergoing a crisis?

What is strategic planning? In most organizations, who is responsible for strategic planning?

A just-in-time inventory control system is a system for scheduling employees.

"Employees are prohibited from smoking at their workstations" is an example of a rule.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is devoted to reducing and preventing injuries and accidents in municipal buildings.

Supervisors should not bother others when planning for the short-term because it will only pull employees away from what they are paid to do.

Good planning guarantees desired results.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Principles of Motivation

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

Filters