Question 1

When Tina reviews applications for a new position in finance, she is using ______ planning.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational 
B)  contingency 
C)  tactical 
D)  strategic 
A)  operational 
B)  contingency 
C)  tactical 
D)  strategic

Question 2

A written explanation of an organization's business intentions and aims is called a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  SWOT analysis 
B)  strategy for competitive differentiation 
C)  objective 
D)  mission statement 
A)  SWOT analysis 
B)  strategy for competitive differentiation 
C)  objective 
D)  mission statement

Question 3

Corporate culture is typically shaped by those who founded and developed the company and those who succeed them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Programmed decisions eliminate the time-consuming process of evaluating alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Leadership is most often associated with the ability to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  communicate well with large groups of people 
B)  arrange activities that have to be performed in a systematic way 
C)  determine the most effective course of action 
D)  inspire others toward high levels of achievement 
A)  communicate well with large groups of people 
B)  arrange activities that have to be performed in a systematic way 
C)  determine the most effective course of action 
D)  inspire others toward high levels of achievement

Question 6

Supervisors are near the top of the management pyramid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-______ include the ability to communicate with, motivate, and lead employees to complete assigned activities.

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 8

In an organization, authority and responsibility tend to move downward, while accountability moves upward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The matrix organization is also frequently referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  line management 
B)  chain of command 
C)  project management 
D)  team organization 
A)  line management 
B)  chain of command 
C)  project management 
D)  team organization

Question 10

Provide an example of a programmed decision and a nonprogrammed decision.

Accepted Answer

Examples of programmed decisions include

Question 11

Work organized by the different types of goods and services is called product departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Corporate culture is reinforced by all of the following factors EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbols 
B)  rituals 
C)  stories 
D)  finances 
A)  symbols 
B)  rituals 
C)  stories 
D)  finances

Question 13

Setting a high ethical standard helps motivate employees to reach their goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which level of management includes job titles such as general manager, division manager, or plant manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  staff management 
B)  top management 
C)  middle management 
D)  supervisory management 
A)  staff management 
B)  top management 
C)  middle management 
D)  supervisory management

Question 15

As a firm grows, its organizational structure becomes more simplified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Management is the process of achieving ______ through people and other resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  profits 
B)  status 
C)  organizational objectives 
D)  societal objectives 
A)  profits 
B)  status 
C)  organizational objectives 
D)  societal objectives

Question 17

The set of relationships that indicates who gives directions to whom and who reports to whom is known as the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchy of organizational objectives 
B)  span of management 
C)  organization chart 
D)  chain of command 
A)  hierarchy of organizational objectives 
B)  span of management 
C)  organization chart 
D)  chain of command

Question 18

Explain the role of vision and ethical standards in business success.

Accepted Answer

Vision is the ability to perceive the ne

Question 19

A SWOT analysis enables a firm to develop the best strategies for gaining a competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-Determining the unique combination of a company's abilities and approaches is called _____.

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

When Tina reviews applications for a new position in finance, she is using ______ planning.

A written explanation of an organization's business intentions and aims is called a(n) ______.

Corporate culture is typically shaped by those who founded and developed the company and those who succeed them.

Programmed decisions eliminate the time-consuming process of evaluating alternatives.

Leadership is most often associated with the ability to ______.

Supervisors are near the top of the management pyramid.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -______ include the ability to communicate with, motivate, and lead employees to complete assigned activities.

In an organization, authority and responsibility tend to move downward, while accountability moves upward.

The matrix organization is also frequently referred to as ______.

Provide an example of a programmed decision and a nonprogrammed decision.

Work organized by the different types of goods and services is called product departmentalization.

Corporate culture is reinforced by all of the following factors EXCEPT ______.

Setting a high ethical standard helps motivate employees to reach their goals.

Which level of management includes job titles such as general manager, division manager, or plant manager?

As a firm grows, its organizational structure becomes more simplified.

Management is the process of achieving ______ through people and other resources.

The set of relationships that indicates who gives directions to whom and who reports to whom is known as the ______.

Explain the role of vision and ethical standards in business success.

A SWOT analysis enables a firm to develop the best strategies for gaining a competitive advantage.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -Determining the unique combination of a company's abilities and approaches is called _____.

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

When Tina reviews applications for a new position in finance, she is using ______ planning.

A written explanation of an organization's business intentions and aims is called a(n) ______.

Corporate culture is typically shaped by those who founded and developed the company and those who succeed them.

Programmed decisions eliminate the time-consuming process of evaluating alternatives.

Leadership is most often associated with the ability to ______.

Supervisors are near the top of the management pyramid.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -______ include the ability to communicate with, motivate, and lead employees to complete assigned activities.

In an organization, authority and responsibility tend to move downward, while accountability moves upward.

The matrix organization is also frequently referred to as ______.

Provide an example of a programmed decision and a nonprogrammed decision.

Work organized by the different types of goods and services is called product departmentalization.

Corporate culture is reinforced by all of the following factors EXCEPT ______.

Setting a high ethical standard helps motivate employees to reach their goals.

Which level of management includes job titles such as general manager, division manager, or plant manager?

As a firm grows, its organizational structure becomes more simplified.

Management is the process of achieving ______ through people and other resources.

The set of relationships that indicates who gives directions to whom and who reports to whom is known as the ______.

Explain the role of vision and ethical standards in business success.

A SWOT analysis enables a firm to develop the best strategies for gaining a competitive advantage.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -Determining the unique combination of a company's abilities and approaches is called _____.

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