Question 1

As a company grows, what happens to its organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It becomes more complex. 
B)  It uses a product departmentalization. 
C)  It becomes easier to understand. 
D)  It uses a functional departmentalization. 
A)  It becomes more complex. 
B)  It uses a product departmentalization. 
C)  It becomes easier to understand. 
D)  It uses a functional departmentalization. A

Question 2

One purpose of a company's vision is to differentiate itself from its competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Marriott has a policy of allowing employees at its hotels to immediately respond to customer problems without having to obtain prior approvals from senior managers. This policy is best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  free-rein leadership 
B)  employee responsibility 
C)  autocratic leadership 
D)  employee empowerment 
A)  free-rein leadership 
B)  employee responsibility 
C)  autocratic leadership 
D)  employee empowerment D

Question 4

Tactical planning involves current and near-term activities required to implement companywide strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A primary ______ of eBay is being the world's largest online auction site.

Accepted Answer

A)  mission statement 
B)  vision 
C)  competitive differentiation 
D)  objective 
A)  mission statement 
B)  vision 
C)  competitive differentiation 
D)  objective

Question 6

Organizational structures that are based on the goods and services a company offers are usually departmentalized by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  process 
B)  product 
C)  geography 
D)  function 
A)  process 
B)  product 
C)  geography 
D)  function

Question 7

Free-rein leaders believe in minimal communication since employees are empowered to make all decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Targets by which managers define the organization's desired performance are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  objectives 
B)  missions 
C)  opportunities 
D)  standards 
A)  objectives 
B)  missions 
C)  opportunities 
D)  standards

Question 9

Explain what is meant by span of management. Describe the trend in determining span of management.

Accepted Answer

Span of management, also known as span o

Question 10

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-______ is the process of dividing work activities into units within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) corporate culture 
B) top management 
C) line organization 
D) management 
E) departmentalization
F)organization
G)delegation
H)matrix
I)span of management
J). controlling
K)decentralization
L)chain of command
M)SWOT analysis
N)contingency planning
O). nonprogrammed decision
P). autocratic leaders
Q). human skills
R). mission statement
S). competitive differentiation
T). empowerment 
A) corporate culture 
B) top management 
C) line organization 
D) management 
E) departmentalization
F)organization
G)delegation
H)matrix
I)span of management
J). controlling
K)decentralization
L)chain of command
M)SWOT analysis
N)contingency planning
O). nonprogrammed decision
P). autocratic leaders
Q). human skills
R). mission statement
S). competitive differentiation
T). empowerment

Question 11

Top managers devote most of their time to developing long-range plans for their organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-A(n) ______ is a written explanation of an organization's business intentions and aims.

Accepted Answer

A) corporate culture 
B) top management 
C) line organization 
D) management 
E) departmentalization
F)organization
G)delegation
H)matrix
I)span of management
J). controlling
K)decentralization
L)chain of command
M)SWOT analysis
N)contingency planning
O). nonprogrammed decision
P). autocratic leaders
Q). human skills
R). mission statement
S). competitive differentiation
T). empowerment 
A) corporate culture 
B) top management 
C) line organization 
D) management 
E) departmentalization
F)organization
G)delegation
H)matrix
I)span of management
J). controlling
K)decentralization
L)chain of command
M)SWOT analysis
N)contingency planning
O). nonprogrammed decision
P). autocratic leaders
Q). human skills
R). mission statement
S). competitive differentiation
T). empowerment

Question 13

A mission statement publicizes a company's reason for existence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A company that is based on a direct flow of authority from the top executive to subordinates is known as a ______ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  line 
C)  matrix 
D)  line-and-staff 
A)  functional 
B)  line 
C)  matrix 
D)  line-and-staff

Question 15

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-A(n) ______ is an organized approach to assessing a company's internal strengths and weaknesses and its external opportunities and threats.

Accepted Answer

A) corporate culture 
B) top management 
C) line organization 
D) management 
E) departmentalization
F)organization
G)delegation
H)matrix
I)span of management
J). controlling
K)decentralization
L)chain of command
M)SWOT analysis
N)contingency planning
O). nonprogrammed decision
P). autocratic leaders
Q). human skills
R). mission statement
S). competitive differentiation
T). empowerment 
A) corporate culture 
B) top management 
C) line organization 
D) management 
E) departmentalization
F)organization
G)delegation
H)matrix
I)span of management
J). controlling
K)decentralization
L)chain of command
M)SWOT analysis
N)contingency planning
O). nonprogrammed decision
P). autocratic leaders
Q). human skills
R). mission statement
S). competitive differentiation
T). empowerment

Question 16

The directing function is a vital responsibility of top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-A(n) ______ is a structured group of people working together to achieve common goals.

Accepted Answer

A) corporate culture 
B) top management 
C) line organization 
D) management 
E) departmentalization
F)organization
G)delegation
H)matrix
I)span of management
J). controlling
K)decentralization
L)chain of command
M)SWOT analysis
N)contingency planning
O). nonprogrammed decision
P). autocratic leaders
Q). human skills
R). mission statement
S). competitive differentiation
T). empowerment 
A) corporate culture 
B) top management 
C) line organization 
D) management 
E) departmentalization
F)organization
G)delegation
H)matrix
I)span of management
J). controlling
K)decentralization
L)chain of command
M)SWOT analysis
N)contingency planning
O). nonprogrammed decision
P). autocratic leaders
Q). human skills
R). mission statement
S). competitive differentiation
T). empowerment

Question 18

Provide examples of tools managers might use to reinforce corporate culture.

Accepted Answer

Managers use symbols

Question 19

Mario is part of a strategic planning team. He has identified that his company is the low-cost producer in its industry. This should be listed on a SWOT analysis as a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  opportunity 
B)  weaknesses 
C)  strength 
D)  threat 
A)  opportunity 
B)  weaknesses 
C)  strength 
D)  threat

Question 20

Describe the three basic skills necessary for managerial success.

Accepted Answer

The three basic skills are human skills,

As a company grows, what happens to its organizational structure?

One purpose of a company's vision is to differentiate itself from its competitors.

Marriott has a policy of allowing employees at its hotels to immediately respond to customer problems without having to obtain prior approvals from senior managers. This policy is best described as ______.

Tactical planning involves current and near-term activities required to implement companywide strategies.

A primary ______ of eBay is being the world's largest online auction site.

Organizational structures that are based on the goods and services a company offers are usually departmentalized by ______.

Free-rein leaders believe in minimal communication since employees are empowered to make all decisions.

Targets by which managers define the organization's desired performance are called ______.

Explain what is meant by span of management. Describe the trend in determining span of management.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -______ is the process of dividing work activities into units within the organization.

Top managers devote most of their time to developing long-range plans for their organizations.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A(n) ______ is a written explanation of an organization's business intentions and aims.

A mission statement publicizes a company's reason for existence.

A company that is based on a direct flow of authority from the top executive to subordinates is known as a ______ organization.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A(n) ______ is an organized approach to assessing a company's internal strengths and weaknesses and its external opportunities and threats.

The directing function is a vital responsibility of top management.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A(n) ______ is a structured group of people working together to achieve common goals.

Provide examples of tools managers might use to reinforce corporate culture.

Mario is part of a strategic planning team. He has identified that his company is the low-cost producer in its industry. This should be listed on a SWOT analysis as a(n) ______.

Describe the three basic skills necessary for managerial success.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

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Exam 7: Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

As a company grows, what happens to its organizational structure?

One purpose of a company's vision is to differentiate itself from its competitors.

Marriott has a policy of allowing employees at its hotels to immediately respond to customer problems without having to obtain prior approvals from senior managers. This policy is best described as ______.

Tactical planning involves current and near-term activities required to implement companywide strategies.

A primary ______ of eBay is being the world's largest online auction site.

Organizational structures that are based on the goods and services a company offers are usually departmentalized by ______.

Free-rein leaders believe in minimal communication since employees are empowered to make all decisions.

Targets by which managers define the organization's desired performance are called ______.

Explain what is meant by span of management. Describe the trend in determining span of management.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -______ is the process of dividing work activities into units within the organization.

Top managers devote most of their time to developing long-range plans for their organizations.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A(n) ______ is a written explanation of an organization's business intentions and aims.

A mission statement publicizes a company's reason for existence.

A company that is based on a direct flow of authority from the top executive to subordinates is known as a ______ organization.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A(n) ______ is an organized approach to assessing a company's internal strengths and weaknesses and its external opportunities and threats.

The directing function is a vital responsibility of top management.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -A(n) ______ is a structured group of people working together to achieve common goals.

Provide examples of tools managers might use to reinforce corporate culture.

Mario is part of a strategic planning team. He has identified that his company is the low-cost producer in its industry. This should be listed on a SWOT analysis as a(n) ______.

Describe the three basic skills necessary for managerial success.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Production and Operations Management

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

Filters