Question 1

Achieving organizational goals efficiently and effectively

Accepted Answer

A) is necessary to make logical decisions. 
B) is not necessary for successful management but is desirable. 
C) ensures that all employees will work together effectively. 
D) rarely occurs in private sector organizations. 
E) is the primary purpose of the management process. 
A) is necessary to make logical decisions. 
B) is not necessary for successful management but is desirable. 
C) ensures that all employees will work together effectively. 
D) rarely occurs in private sector organizations. 
E) is the primary purpose of the management process.

Question 2

When the Luminate CEO appealed to Google Venture for investment money,he was in the role of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) disturbance handler 
B) figurehead 
C) spokesperson 
D) negotiator 
E) monitor 
A) disturbance handler 
B) figurehead 
C) spokesperson 
D) negotiator 
E) monitor

Question 3

Which of the following statements about management is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Management occurs solely among individuals at high levels in organizations. 
B) Management exists only in business firms. 
C) Management is relatively unimportant in not-for-profit organizations. 
D) Management exists in organized crime and street gangs. 
E) None of these choices 
A) Management occurs solely among individuals at high levels in organizations. 
B) Management exists only in business firms. 
C) Management is relatively unimportant in not-for-profit organizations. 
D) Management exists in organized crime and street gangs. 
E) None of these choices

Question 4

Educational,healthcare,and international organizations

Accepted Answer

A) are so different from for-profit businesses that they do not need managers. 
B) have little in common with one another. 
C) require the use of management skills occasionally. 
D) are organized so that managers do not have a role. 
E) None of these choices 
A) are so different from for-profit businesses that they do not need managers. 
B) have little in common with one another. 
C) require the use of management skills occasionally. 
D) are organized so that managers do not have a role. 
E) None of these choices

Question 5

Communication skills help the manager listen to what others say and to understand the real meaning behind e-mails,letters,reports,and other written communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Advertising and subscription revenue at U.S.newspapers have been decreasing.A CEO sets a goal of stopping the decline.The CEO is engaged in

Accepted Answer

A) organizing. 
B) planning. 
C) controlling. 
D) leading. 
E) communicating. 
A) organizing. 
B) planning. 
C) controlling. 
D) leading. 
E) communicating.

Question 7

Conceptual skills are most important to ____________________-level managers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conceptual skills are most important to ____________________-level...

Question 8

Which interpersonal role involves serving as a link among people?

Accepted Answer

A) Leader 
B) Figurehead 
C) Liaison 
D) Negotiator 
E) Spokesperson 
A) Leader 
B) Figurehead 
C) Liaison 
D) Negotiator 
E) Spokesperson

Question 9

In most organizations,the ____ level of management contains the largest number of managers.

Accepted Answer

A) first-line supervision 
B) administrative management 
C) top management 
D) middle management 
E) production management 
A) first-line supervision 
B) administrative management 
C) top management 
D) middle management 
E) production management

Question 10

Conceptual skills enable managers to

Accepted Answer

A) take an overall view of how the parts of the organization interrelate and to think strategically. 
B) solve detailed problems for their subordinates. 
C) understand, interact with, and communicate effectively with others in the organization. 
D) correctly diagnose organizational problems. 
E) None of these choices 
A) take an overall view of how the parts of the organization interrelate and to think strategically. 
B) solve detailed problems for their subordinates. 
C) understand, interact with, and communicate effectively with others in the organization. 
D) correctly diagnose organizational problems. 
E) None of these choices

Question 11

Managerial work follows an orderly,systematic progression through the workweek.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____________________ refers to differences among people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to differences among people....

Question 13

The founder of an interior decoration firm has a reputation for being open and trustworthy in dealing with his employees.They feel free to talk to him about any problems they have.He has strong ____ skills.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) conceptual 
C) technical 
D) interpersonal 
E) diagnostic 
A) functional 
B) conceptual 
C) technical 
D) interpersonal 
E) diagnostic

Question 14

Which of the following statements describes individuals engaged in management?

Accepted Answer

A) The sales manager restructures the company's sales territories. 
B) The sales manager meets with individuals in the sales force to help them set sales quotas. 
C) The head of the marketing department schedules a sales meeting to motivate the company's sales force. 
D) The plant manager has set an organizational goal of reducing plant waste by 5 percent during the next fiscal year. 
E) All of these choices 
A) The sales manager restructures the company's sales territories. 
B) The sales manager meets with individuals in the sales force to help them set sales quotas. 
C) The head of the marketing department schedules a sales meeting to motivate the company's sales force. 
D) The plant manager has set an organizational goal of reducing plant waste by 5 percent during the next fiscal year. 
E) All of these choices

Question 15

Rebecca worked 20 hours and produced 50 units of a product.Randy worked 15 hours and produced 50 units of the same product.Compared to Randy,Rebecca was

Accepted Answer

A) equally efficient but not as effective. 
B) equally effective and efficient. 
C) of unknown effectiveness but not as efficient. 
D) neither effective nor efficient. 
E) busy managing other workers. 
A) equally efficient but not as effective. 
B) equally effective and efficient. 
C) of unknown effectiveness but not as efficient. 
D) neither effective nor efficient. 
E) busy managing other workers.

Question 16

Many organizations allow employees to work remotely using technology The organization saves money on real-estate.This is a(n)____ function of management.

Accepted Answer

A) organizing 
B) controlling 
C) coordinating 
D) leading 
E) planning 
A) organizing 
B) controlling 
C) coordinating 
D) leading 
E) planning

Question 17

All ____________________,regardless of whether they are large or small,profit-seeking or not-for-profit,domestic or multinational,use some combination of human,financial,physical,and information resources to achieve their goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All ____________________,regardless of whether they are large...

Question 18

The primary purpose of the management process is to

Accepted Answer

A) develop organizational goals and make logical decisions. 
B) achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively. 
C) ensure that all employees are working together effectively. 
D) organize the various functions in a logical manner. 
E) make sure things go as planned. 
A) develop organizational goals and make logical decisions. 
B) achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively. 
C) ensure that all employees are working together effectively. 
D) organize the various functions in a logical manner. 
E) make sure things go as planned.

Question 19

Is management in a not-for-profit organization different from management in a profit seeking organization? How?

Accepted Answer

Yes, management in a not-for-profit orga

Question 20

Which is more important to successful management: education or experience? Why?

Accepted Answer

Both education and experience are import

Exam 1: Managing and the Managers Job

Achieving organizational goals efficiently and effectively

When the Luminate CEO appealed to Google Venture for investment money,he was in the role of ____.

Which of the following statements about management is TRUE?

Educational,healthcare,and international organizations

Communication skills help the manager listen to what others say and to understand the real meaning behind e-mails,letters,reports,and other written communication.

Advertising and subscription revenue at U.S.newspapers have been decreasing.A CEO sets a goal of stopping the decline.The CEO is engaged in

Conceptual skills are most important to ____________________-level managers.

Which interpersonal role involves serving as a link among people?

In most organizations,the ____ level of management contains the largest number of managers.

Conceptual skills enable managers to

Managerial work follows an orderly,systematic progression through the workweek.

____________________ refers to differences among people.

The founder of an interior decoration firm has a reputation for being open and trustworthy in dealing with his employees.They feel free to talk to him about any problems they have.He has strong ____ skills.

Which of the following statements describes individuals engaged in management?

Rebecca worked 20 hours and produced 50 units of a product.Randy worked 15 hours and produced 50 units of the same product.Compared to Randy,Rebecca was

Many organizations allow employees to work remotely using technology The organization saves money on real-estate.This is a(n)____ function of management.

All ____________________,regardless of whether they are large or small,profit-seeking or not-for-profit,domestic or multinational,use some combination of human,financial,physical,and information resources to achieve their goals.

The primary purpose of the management process is to

Is management in a not-for-profit organization different from management in a profit seeking organization? How?

Which is more important to successful management: education or experience? Why?

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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