Question 1

Contributions of the behavioral management perspective include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  It challenged the view that employees are tools 
B)  It furthered the belief that employees are valuable resources. 
C)  It provided important insights into motivation and group dynamics. 
D)  It focused managerial attention on motivation and group dynamic processes. 
E)  It challenged the complexity of individual behavior and made predictions of that behavior. 
A)  It challenged the view that employees are tools 
B)  It furthered the belief that employees are valuable resources. 
C)  It provided important insights into motivation and group dynamics. 
D)  It focused managerial attention on motivation and group dynamic processes. 
E)  It challenged the complexity of individual behavior and made predictions of that behavior.

Question 2

Scientific management is conceptual and easily adapted to top-level management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Army uses aircraft simulators to train helicopter pilots,which decreases fuel consumption,helicopter maintenance,storage requirement,and air traffic control congestion.It also improves safety.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific management. 
B)  administrative management. 
C)  operations management. 
D)  behavior perspective. 
E)  classical perspective. 
A)  scientific management. 
B)  administrative management. 
C)  operations management. 
D)  behavior perspective. 
E)  classical perspective.

Question 4

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Hugo Munsterberg

Accepted Answer

A) Scientific management 
B) Administrative management 
C) Behavioral management perspective 
D) Human resource movement 
E) Applied perspective 
A) Scientific management 
B) Administrative management 
C) Behavioral management perspective 
D) Human resource movement 
E) Applied perspective

Question 5

When one firm buys out another because it is thought that the two firms will complement each other in such a way that the output of the combined firms will be greater than the sum of the current individual outputs of the two companies,the managers are counting on

Accepted Answer

A)  synergy. 
B)  closed system inversion. 
C)  entropy. 
D)  subsystem enhancement. 
E)  open system conversion. 
A)  synergy. 
B)  closed system inversion. 
C)  entropy. 
D)  subsystem enhancement. 
E)  open system conversion.

Question 6

Nipurna is a high school guidance counselor.Nipurna is well liked by the staff and students whom she supervises.She recognizes that they have excellent problem-solving skills and are committed to excellence.She lets the people she supervises assume as much responsibility as they are capable of handling.It would appear that she

Accepted Answer

A)  takes a Theory Z approach to management. 
B)  uses ideas from scientific management. 
C)  believes in McGregor's approach to managing people. 
D)  uses the qualitative perspective of management. 
E)  is applying principles from management science. 
A)  takes a Theory Z approach to management. 
B)  uses ideas from scientific management. 
C)  believes in McGregor's approach to managing people. 
D)  uses the qualitative perspective of management. 
E)  is applying principles from management science.

Question 7

The appropriate management behavior that depends on the unique situation is a ____ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  classical 
B)  universal 
C)  behavioral 
D)  quantitative 
E)  contingency 
A)  classical 
B)  universal 
C)  behavioral 
D)  quantitative 
E)  contingency

Question 8

Multiplex Cinemas is a theater with 14 viewing rooms.It employs 50 people.Using the systems theory,it would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  an entropic system. 
B)  a subsystem. 
C)  either a system or a subsystem depending on the frame of reference. 
D)  either an open or a closed system depending on the frame of reference. 
E)  a closed system. 
A)  an entropic system. 
B)  a subsystem. 
C)  either a system or a subsystem depending on the frame of reference. 
D)  either an open or a closed system depending on the frame of reference. 
E)  a closed system.

Question 9

Contemporary organization theory has its roots in

Accepted Answer

A)  Weber's work on bureaucracy. 
B)  Fayol's 14 principles of management. 
C)  Barnard's work on acceptance of authority. 
D)  Taylor's work on job design. 
E)  Gilbreth's work in time and motion studies. 
A)  Weber's work on bureaucracy. 
B)  Fayol's 14 principles of management. 
C)  Barnard's work on acceptance of authority. 
D)  Taylor's work on job design. 
E)  Gilbreth's work in time and motion studies.

Question 10

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Quality

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing importance to managers 
B) Decreasing importance to managers 
C) No change in the importance to managers 
A) Increasing importance to managers 
B) Decreasing importance to managers 
C) No change in the importance to managers

Question 11

____ help managers integrate and enlarge their understanding of the three principal schools of management thought.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative management and scientific management 
B)  Systems theory and contingency theory 
C)  The human relations movement and organizational behavior 
D)  Management science and operations management 
E)  Scientific management and bureaucratic management 
A)  Administrative management and scientific management 
B)  Systems theory and contingency theory 
C)  The human relations movement and organizational behavior 
D)  Management science and operations management 
E)  Scientific management and bureaucratic management

Question 12

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Working in offices

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing importance to managers 
B) Decreasing importance to managers 
C) No change in the importance to managers 
A) Increasing importance to managers 
B) Decreasing importance to managers 
C) No change in the importance to managers

Question 13

Protests after police shootings turned into riots after ______ was used to gather people with ill intentions who looted and destroyed business establishments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Protests after police shootings turned into riots...

Question 14

Classical management perspective consists of two distinct branches: ____________________ and administrative management.

Accepted Answer

scientific

Question 15

After ordering from Amazon,customers are asked to review the product and the seller.This is an example of which part of the system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inputs 
B)  Outputs 
C)  Feedback 
D)  Transformation processes 
E)  Material 
A)  Inputs 
B)  Outputs 
C)  Feedback 
D)  Transformation processes 
E)  Material

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the classical perspective of management is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The classical perspective of management laid the foundation for later management theory developments. 
B)  The classical perspective of management identified the key management processes. 
C)  The classical perspective of management prescribed action unique to each situation. 
D)  The classical perspective of management focused attention on management as a viable topic of scientific inquiry. 
E)  The classical perspective of management identified important management functions and skills. 
A)  The classical perspective of management laid the foundation for later management theory developments. 
B)  The classical perspective of management identified the key management processes. 
C)  The classical perspective of management prescribed action unique to each situation. 
D)  The classical perspective of management focused attention on management as a viable topic of scientific inquiry. 
E)  The classical perspective of management identified important management functions and skills.

Question 17

Chester Barnard,former president of New Jersey Bell Telephone Company,made notable contributions to management regarding

Accepted Answer

A)  individual job efficiency. 
B)  legitimate authority. 
C)  management processes. 
D)  dynamic organizations. 
E)  individual rights and liberties. 
A)  individual job efficiency. 
B)  legitimate authority. 
C)  management processes. 
D)  dynamic organizations. 
E)  individual rights and liberties.

Question 18

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Employee privacy

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing importance to managers 
B) Decreasing importance to managers 
C) No change in the importance to managers 
A) Increasing importance to managers 
B) Decreasing importance to managers 
C) No change in the importance to managers

Contributions of the behavioral management perspective include all of the following EXCEPT

Scientific management is conceptual and easily adapted to top-level management.

The Army uses aircraft simulators to train helicopter pilots,which decreases fuel consumption,helicopter maintenance,storage requirement,and air traffic control congestion.It also improves safety.This is an example of

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Hugo Munsterberg

When one firm buys out another because it is thought that the two firms will complement each other in such a way that the output of the combined firms will be greater than the sum of the current individual outputs of the two companies,the managers are counting on

The appropriate management behavior that depends on the unique situation is a ____ perspective.

Multiplex Cinemas is a theater with 14 viewing rooms.It employs 50 people.Using the systems theory,it would be classified as

Contemporary organization theory has its roots in

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Quality

____ help managers integrate and enlarge their understanding of the three principal schools of management thought.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Working in offices

Protests after police shootings turned into riots after ______ was used to gather people with ill intentions who looted and destroyed business establishments.

Classical management perspective consists of two distinct branches: ____________________ and administrative management.

After ordering from Amazon,customers are asked to review the product and the seller.This is an example of which part of the system?

Which of the following statements about the classical perspective of management is FALSE?

Chester Barnard,former president of New Jersey Bell Telephone Company,made notable contributions to management regarding

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Employee privacy

Managing and the Managers Job

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

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

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Exam 2: Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Contributions of the behavioral management perspective include all of the following EXCEPT

Scientific management is conceptual and easily adapted to top-level management.

The Army uses aircraft simulators to train helicopter pilots,which decreases fuel consumption,helicopter maintenance,storage requirement,and air traffic control congestion.It also improves safety.This is an example of

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Hugo Munsterberg

When one firm buys out another because it is thought that the two firms will complement each other in such a way that the output of the combined firms will be greater than the sum of the current individual outputs of the two companies,the managers are counting on

The appropriate management behavior that depends on the unique situation is a ____ perspective.

Multiplex Cinemas is a theater with 14 viewing rooms.It employs 50 people.Using the systems theory,it would be classified as

Contemporary organization theory has its roots in

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Quality

____ help managers integrate and enlarge their understanding of the three principal schools of management thought.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Working in offices

Protests after police shootings turned into riots after ______ was used to gather people with ill intentions who looted and destroyed business establishments.

Classical management perspective consists of two distinct branches: ____________________ and administrative management.

After ordering from Amazon,customers are asked to review the product and the seller.This is an example of which part of the system?

Which of the following statements about the classical perspective of management is FALSE?

Chester Barnard,former president of New Jersey Bell Telephone Company,made notable contributions to management regarding

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Employee privacy

Managing and the Managers Job

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

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

Filters