Question 1

"Thinking outside the box" is encourages in contingency theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-kaizen

Accepted Answer

A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles 
A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles

Question 3

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-synergy

Accepted Answer

A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles 
A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles

Question 4

From the 1950s into the 1980s,many American managers were preoccupied with lowering costs,maximizing profits,and:

Accepted Answer

A) short-term thinking. 
B) environmental concerns. 
C) oversea markets. 
D) hiring minorities. 
A) short-term thinking. 
B) environmental concerns. 
C) oversea markets. 
D) hiring minorities.

Question 5

Synergy usually occurs when organizations and their subsystems interact with ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) external departments or organizations 
B) internal departments 
C) more than two people 
D) many individuals who have the same goal 
A) external departments or organizations 
B) internal departments 
C) more than two people 
D) many individuals who have the same goal

Question 6

Changes in an organizational system usually do not effect other subsystems or components of that organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Theory is a part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ability to be flexible and adaptive are managerial attributes within the contingency school.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-system

Accepted Answer

A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles 
A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles

Question 10

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-quantitative school

Accepted Answer

A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles 
A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles

Question 11

Management science is the study of complex systems of people,money,equipment,and procedure,with the goal of understanding them and improving their effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The behavioral management school of theory is an extension of sociology,psychology,and anthropology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-operations research

Accepted Answer

A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles 
A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles

Question 14

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-classical administrative

Accepted Answer

A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles 
A) continuous improvement 
B) the school that emphasizes math and measurements 
C) a set of interrelated parts that work together 
D) rethinking and redesign of business processes 
E) rational organizations based on the control of knowledge
F)the theory pursuing "the one best way"
G)the school of variables and unique situations
H)1 + 1 = more than two (2)
I)the school that emphasizes meeting the needs of the customer
J)the study of complex systems to improve effectiveness
K)models, simulations, games, and other analytical tools are used to optimize performance
L)the branch of management science that applies to manufacturing or service industries
M)the school that emphasizes people
N)the school that focuses upon the flow of information in organizations
O)theory that holds than an organization comprises various parts that must perform tasks necessary for the survival and proper functioning of the system as a whole
P)the school that was mainly concerned with the manufacturing and factory floor environments
Q)part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles

Question 15

The behavioral management theory originated during England's industrial revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A management information system is a computer-based system that gives managers the information they need to make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Synergy is the decreased effectiveness that results from combined action or cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The behavioral school of theory focuses upon:

Accepted Answer

A) products. 
B) price. 
C) promotion. 
D) people. 
A) products. 
B) price. 
C) promotion. 
D) people.

Question 19

A system is a set of interrelated parts that work together to achieve stated goals or to function according to a plan or design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The concept of synergy is attributed to the systems school of theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"Thinking outside the box" is encourages in contingency theory.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -kaizen

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -synergy

From the 1950s into the 1980s,many American managers were preoccupied with lowering costs,maximizing profits,and:

Synergy usually occurs when organizations and their subsystems interact with ____________.

Changes in an organizational system usually do not effect other subsystems or components of that organization.

Theory is a part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles.

The ability to be flexible and adaptive are managerial attributes within the contingency school.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -system

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -quantitative school

Management science is the study of complex systems of people,money,equipment,and procedure,with the goal of understanding them and improving their effectiveness.

The behavioral management school of theory is an extension of sociology,psychology,and anthropology.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -operations research

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -classical administrative

The behavioral management theory originated during England's industrial revolution.

A management information system is a computer-based system that gives managers the information they need to make decisions.

Synergy is the decreased effectiveness that results from combined action or cooperation.

The behavioral school of theory focuses upon:

A system is a set of interrelated parts that work together to achieve stated goals or to function according to a plan or design.

The concept of synergy is attributed to the systems school of theory.

Management: An Overview

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Staffing the Workforce

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Human Motivation

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

Filters

Exam 2: Management Thought: Past and Present

"Thinking outside the box" is encourages in contingency theory.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -kaizen

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -synergy

From the 1950s into the 1980s,many American managers were preoccupied with lowering costs,maximizing profits,and:

Synergy usually occurs when organizations and their subsystems interact with ____________.

Changes in an organizational system usually do not effect other subsystems or components of that organization.

Theory is a part of an art or science that attempts to explain the relationships between and among its underlying principles.

The ability to be flexible and adaptive are managerial attributes within the contingency school.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -system

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -quantitative school

Management science is the study of complex systems of people,money,equipment,and procedure,with the goal of understanding them and improving their effectiveness.

The behavioral management school of theory is an extension of sociology,psychology,and anthropology.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -operations research

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -classical administrative

The behavioral management theory originated during England's industrial revolution.

A management information system is a computer-based system that gives managers the information they need to make decisions.

Synergy is the decreased effectiveness that results from combined action or cooperation.

The behavioral school of theory focuses upon:

A system is a set of interrelated parts that work together to achieve stated goals or to function according to a plan or design.

The concept of synergy is attributed to the systems school of theory.

Management: An Overview

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Staffing the Workforce

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Human Motivation

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

Filters