Exam 1: Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

To perform effectively, all managers must possess conceptual, human, and technical skills, though the degree of each skill necessary at different levels of an organization may vary.

(True/False)

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Question 141

The interpersonal roles performed by managers include figurehead, leader, and liaison.

(True/False)

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Question 142

What is the role of the liaison?

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Question 143

The degree to which an organization achieves a stated goal refers to

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Question 144

One of the most striking change affecting organizations and management is technology.

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Question 145

____ is the understanding of and proficiency in the performance of specific tasks.

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Question 146

____________________ skill is the cognitive ability to see the organization as a whole and the relationship among its parts.

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Question 147

____ are responsible for departments that perform a single task and have employees with similar training skills.

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Question 148

Managerial activity is often characterized by routine, continuity, and lengthy time-frame.

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Question 149

According to Mintzberg, which of these is an interpersonal role?

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Question 150

Not-for-profit organizations, such as The Red Cross and the Girl Scouts, represent a major application of management talent.

(True/False)

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Question 151

Only the top managers in organizations need conceptual skills since it involves planning.

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Question 152

An organization is a social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured.

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Question 153

____ managers are responsible for departments that perform a single functional task and have employees with similar training and skills.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 154

Fortunately for managers, the disseminator and spokesperson roles are identical.

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Question 155

Of all management duties, one of the things managers like the least is:

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Question 156

In the ____________________ role, managers seek and receive information, scan periodicals and reports, and maintain personal contacts.

(Short Answer)

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Question 157

Managers need a new approach that relies less on command and control and more on communication and coordination, in the new world of work.

(True/False)

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Question 158

First line managers are the managers who have the responsibility for making the significant strategic policy decisions, often with staff managers assisting them in these decisions.

(True/False)

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Question 159

All managers have to pay attention to costs and according to research, the best way to improve organizational effectiveness is by severe cost cutting.

(True/False)

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To perform effectively, all managers must possess conceptual, human, and technical skills, though the degree of each skill necessary at different levels of an organization may vary.

The interpersonal roles performed by managers include figurehead, leader, and liaison.

What is the role of the liaison?

The degree to which an organization achieves a stated goal refers to

One of the most striking change affecting organizations and management is technology.

____ is the understanding of and proficiency in the performance of specific tasks.

____________________ skill is the cognitive ability to see the organization as a whole and the relationship among its parts.

____ are responsible for departments that perform a single task and have employees with similar training skills.

Managerial activity is often characterized by routine, continuity, and lengthy time-frame.

According to Mintzberg, which of these is an interpersonal role?

Not-for-profit organizations, such as The Red Cross and the Girl Scouts, represent a major application of management talent.

Only the top managers in organizations need conceptual skills since it involves planning.

An organization is a social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured.

____ managers are responsible for departments that perform a single functional task and have employees with similar training and skills.

Fortunately for managers, the disseminator and spokesperson roles are identical.

Of all management duties, one of the things managers like the least is:

In the ____________________ role, managers seek and receive information, scan periodicals and reports, and maintain personal contacts.

Managers need a new approach that relies less on command and control and more on communication and coordination, in the new world of work.

First line managers are the managers who have the responsibility for making the significant strategic policy decisions, often with staff managers assisting them in these decisions.

All managers have to pay attention to costs and according to research, the best way to improve organizational effectiveness is by severe cost cutting.

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The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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