Question 1

Which of the following types of controls do managers use during the output stage of transforming raw materials into finished goods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral control 
B)  Concurrent control 
C)  Bureaucratic control 
D)  Feedforward control 
E)  Feedback control 
A)  Behavioral control 
B)  Concurrent control 
C)  Bureaucratic control 
D)  Feedforward control 
E)  Feedback control

Question 2

With bottom-up change, the emphasis is on making the changes quickly and dealing with problems as they arise; it is revolutionary in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An organization is said to be highly leveraged if it uses more debt than equity to finance its ongoing operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When is an organization in a state of inertia?

Accepted Answer

A)  When it increases the forces for change 
B)  When it reduces resistance to change 
C)  When the forces are evenly balanced 
D)  When the two opposing forces increase together 
E)  When the two opposing forces decrease together 
A)  When it increases the forces for change 
B)  When it reduces resistance to change 
C)  When the forces are evenly balanced 
D)  When the two opposing forces increase together 
E)  When the two opposing forces decrease together

Question 5

Which of the following is true of direct supervision?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an inexpensive form of control. 
B)  It can demotivate subordinates. 
C)  It is the least potent form of behavior control. 
D)  It is feasible for complex jobs. 
E)  It is preferred over bureaucratic control. 
A)  It is an inexpensive form of control. 
B)  It can demotivate subordinates. 
C)  It is the least potent form of behavior control. 
D)  It is feasible for complex jobs. 
E)  It is preferred over bureaucratic control.

Question 6

The least powerful form of behavior control is direct supervision of a subordinate by a manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the problems associated with bureaucratic control.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:There are vario

Question 8

The first step managers must take to manage change effectively is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluate the change. 
B)  decide on the change to make. 
C)  implement the change. 
D)  assess the need for change. 
E)  identify obstacles to change. 
A)  evaluate the change. 
B)  decide on the change to make. 
C)  implement the change. 
D)  assess the need for change. 
E)  identify obstacles to change.

Question 9

In practice, managers can only measure the actual outputs that result from the behavior of their members and not the behaviors themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The set of values, norms, and expectations of behavior which control the ways in which workers interact with one another within the organization is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational goals. 
B)  organizational culture. 
C)  control procedures. 
D)  SOPs. 
E)  rule-based culture. 
A)  organizational goals. 
B)  organizational culture. 
C)  control procedures. 
D)  SOPs. 
E)  rule-based culture.

Which of the following types of controls do managers use during the output stage of transforming raw materials into finished goods?

With bottom-up change, the emphasis is on making the changes quickly and dealing with problems as they arise; it is revolutionary in nature.

An organization is said to be highly leveraged if it uses more debt than equity to finance its ongoing operations.

When is an organization in a state of inertia?

Which of the following is true of direct supervision?

The least powerful form of behavior control is direct supervision of a subordinate by a manager.

Discuss the problems associated with bureaucratic control.

The first step managers must take to manage change effectively is to:

In practice, managers can only measure the actual outputs that result from the behavior of their members and not the behaviors themselves.

The set of values, norms, and expectations of behavior which control the ways in which workers interact with one another within the organization is known as:

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Exam 11: Organizational Control and Change

Which of the following types of controls do managers use during the output stage of transforming raw materials into finished goods?

With bottom-up change, the emphasis is on making the changes quickly and dealing with problems as they arise; it is revolutionary in nature.

An organization is said to be highly leveraged if it uses more debt than equity to finance its ongoing operations.

When is an organization in a state of inertia?

Which of the following is true of direct supervision?

The least powerful form of behavior control is direct supervision of a subordinate by a manager.

Discuss the problems associated with bureaucratic control.

The first step managers must take to manage change effectively is to:

In practice, managers can only measure the actual outputs that result from the behavior of their members and not the behaviors themselves.

The set of values, norms, and expectations of behavior which control the ways in which workers interact with one another within the organization is known as:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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