Question 1

A traditional perspective of management that examines the entire organization as a rational entity is

Accepted Answer

A)  total quality management. 
B)  scientific management. 
C)  administrative management. 
D)  bureaucratic management. 
A)  total quality management. 
B)  scientific management. 
C)  administrative management. 
D)  bureaucratic management.

Question 2

Scientific management

Accepted Answer

A)  ensures workers are empowered to decide how best to do the job. 
B)  emphasizes cross training of employees. 
C)  avoids standardized productivity quotas. 
D)  encourages management to share productivity gains. 
A)  ensures workers are empowered to decide how best to do the job. 
B)  emphasizes cross training of employees. 
C)  avoids standardized productivity quotas. 
D)  encourages management to share productivity gains.

Question 3

Jason's manager believes that he can best motivate Jason by providing an environment where Jason can satisfy his most pressing needs. Which of the following theories reflects the thinking of Jason's manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  McGregor's Theory X 
B)  Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
C)  Deming's TQM 
D)  Taylor's scientific management 
A)  McGregor's Theory X 
B)  Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
C)  Deming's TQM 
D)  Taylor's scientific management

Question 4

Discuss Taylor's four principles of scientific management.

Accepted Answer

Taylor's four principles of scientific m

Question 5

Which approach to management argues that human factors alone may affect workplace efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  The administrative perspective 
B)  The bureaucratic perspective 
C)  The behavioral perspective 
D)  The quality perspective 
A)  The administrative perspective 
B)  The bureaucratic perspective 
C)  The behavioral perspective 
D)  The quality perspective

Question 6

Which of the following is not a principle of the administrative approach to management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unity of leadership 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Unity of direction 
D)  Equity 
A)  Unity of leadership 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Unity of direction 
D)  Equity

Question 7

Classical management insights from such thinkers as Sun Tsu, Niccolo Machiavelli, and Adam Smith are no longer valuable to organizations today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When workers avoid doing their best work, it is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  soldiering. 
B)  empowering. 
C)  synergy. 
D)  equifinality. 
A)  soldiering. 
B)  empowering. 
C)  synergy. 
D)  equifinality.

Question 9

Which approach views management as a profession that can be learned by understanding basic principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bureaucratic approach 
B)  Administrative approach 
C)  Scientific management 
D)  Total quality management 
A)  Bureaucratic approach 
B)  Administrative approach 
C)  Scientific management 
D)  Total quality management

Question 10

Mintzberg's interpersonal roles include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Entrepreneur, disturbance handler, and resource allocator 
B)  Monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson 
C)  Negotiator, leaders, and spokesperson 
D)  Figurehead, leader, and liaison 
A)  Entrepreneur, disturbance handler, and resource allocator 
B)  Monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson 
C)  Negotiator, leaders, and spokesperson 
D)  Figurehead, leader, and liaison

Question 11

At the break-even point

Accepted Answer

A)  the total costs of inventory are minimized. 
B)  there is neither a profit nor a loss. 
C)  demand for complementary items is balanced. 
D)  reorder points equal total holding costs. 
A)  the total costs of inventory are minimized. 
B)  there is neither a profit nor a loss. 
C)  demand for complementary items is balanced. 
D)  reorder points equal total holding costs.

Question 12

A matrix organization which requires employees to report to both a functional and a project manager violates Fayol's unity of direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A key element of TQM is the focus on the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are two key aspects of the human relations movement?

Accepted Answer

The two key aspects of the human relatio

Question 15

Frederick Taylor's managerial roles were grouped into three categories: interpersonal, information, and decisional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the key characteristics of Weber's ideal bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

The key characteristics of Web

Question 17

What is the systems approach to management and how does it differ from the operational, bureaucratic, administrative, and behavioral approaches to management?

Accepted Answer

The operational, bureaucratic, administr

Question 18

When the accounting manager reviews this month's sales, compares them to the sales budget then takes corrective action, she is performing the controlling function of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An example of the shift of resource investment in today's organizations emphasizing innovation is

Accepted Answer

A)  from product design to plant and equipment. 
B)  from plant and equipment to know-how. 
C)  from machines to plant and equipment. 
D)  from virtual teams to outsourced partners. 
A)  from product design to plant and equipment. 
B)  from plant and equipment to know-how. 
C)  from machines to plant and equipment. 
D)  from virtual teams to outsourced partners.

Question 20

To be successful, a company must first be efficient before addressing how to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A traditional perspective of management that examines the entire organization as a rational entity is

Scientific management

Jason's manager believes that he can best motivate Jason by providing an environment where Jason can satisfy his most pressing needs. Which of the following theories reflects the thinking of Jason's manager?

Discuss Taylor's four principles of scientific management.

Which approach to management argues that human factors alone may affect workplace efficiency?

Which of the following is not a principle of the administrative approach to management?

Classical management insights from such thinkers as Sun Tsu, Niccolo Machiavelli, and Adam Smith are no longer valuable to organizations today.

When workers avoid doing their best work, it is referred to as

Which approach views management as a profession that can be learned by understanding basic principles?

Mintzberg's interpersonal roles include which of the following?

At the break-even point

A matrix organization which requires employees to report to both a functional and a project manager violates Fayol's unity of direction.

A key element of TQM is the focus on the customer.

What are two key aspects of the human relations movement?

Frederick Taylor's managerial roles were grouped into three categories: interpersonal, information, and decisional.

What are the key characteristics of Weber's ideal bureaucracy?

What is the systems approach to management and how does it differ from the operational, bureaucratic, administrative, and behavioral approaches to management?

When the accounting manager reviews this month's sales, compares them to the sales budget then takes corrective action, she is performing the controlling function of management.

An example of the shift of resource investment in today's organizations emphasizing innovation is

To be successful, a company must first be efficient before addressing how to be effective.

The Culture of Management

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Organizational Culture and Change

Managing the Planning Process

Decision Making

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Managing the Structure and Design of Organizations

Human Resource Management

Managing Employee Diversity

Leadership in Management

Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Operation and Information System Management

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Exam 1: Management and Its Evolution

A traditional perspective of management that examines the entire organization as a rational entity is

Scientific management

Jason's manager believes that he can best motivate Jason by providing an environment where Jason can satisfy his most pressing needs. Which of the following theories reflects the thinking of Jason's manager?

Discuss Taylor's four principles of scientific management.

Which approach to management argues that human factors alone may affect workplace efficiency?

Which of the following is not a principle of the administrative approach to management?

Classical management insights from such thinkers as Sun Tsu, Niccolo Machiavelli, and Adam Smith are no longer valuable to organizations today.

When workers avoid doing their best work, it is referred to as

Which approach views management as a profession that can be learned by understanding basic principles?

Mintzberg's interpersonal roles include which of the following?

At the break-even point

A matrix organization which requires employees to report to both a functional and a project manager violates Fayol's unity of direction.

A key element of TQM is the focus on the customer.

What are two key aspects of the human relations movement?

Frederick Taylor's managerial roles were grouped into three categories: interpersonal, information, and decisional.

What are the key characteristics of Weber's ideal bureaucracy?

What is the systems approach to management and how does it differ from the operational, bureaucratic, administrative, and behavioral approaches to management?

When the accounting manager reviews this month's sales, compares them to the sales budget then takes corrective action, she is performing the controlling function of management.

An example of the shift of resource investment in today's organizations emphasizing innovation is

To be successful, a company must first be efficient before addressing how to be effective.

The Culture of Management

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Organizational Culture and Change

Managing the Planning Process

Decision Making

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Managing the Structure and Design of Organizations

Human Resource Management

Managing Employee Diversity

Leadership in Management

Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Operation and Information System Management

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