Exam 1: The Changing World of Management

One of the most effective ways a manager can control their worker's output is through the use of __________.

General and functional managers are _____________________related _.

____________________ is the attainment of organisational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning,organising,leading and controlling organisational resources.

List the six major components of the management process model.

A(n)_______________ manager is one who is responsible for an organisation's major departments.

According to Mintzberg,which of the following is an interpersonal role?

The 'interpersonal' management role is associated with the dissemination of information to employees across the organisation.

Creating a shared culture (through the communication of goals to employees throughout the organisation)in is one of the most important planning functions in management.

Which of the following sets of skills are most important at lower organisational levels?

Charlotte is the executive director of the local 'Save our Forests' action group.Her level in terms of the management hierarchy is that of a:

Organisational ___________________ refers to the amount of resources used to achieve an organisational goal.

Contemporary management issues require managers to change their focus away from supervising individuals to one that _____________ (two words).

Major changes underway for which managers must prepare include all of the following except:

____________________ skill is the manager's ability to see the organisation as a whole as well as the relationships among its constituent parts.

The realities of the contemporary management context require an adaptation to the competencies needed for managers to remain both effective and efficient.Identify and define the five changes to the management competencies needed in the contemporary management context.Be sure to use examples to illustrate your answer.

____________________ relate to how managers work with,and through,other people in the organisation.

List the different considerations when managing in a not-for-profit organisation.

Managing crises in turbulent times requires all the following,except:

The new paradigm emphasises work by:

Which of the following is not a function of management?