Question 1

How an organization goes about accomplishing a plan is a key part of the management function of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  organizing 
C)  leading 
D)  controlling 
E)  motivating

Question 2

One of the important ideas in the text's definition of management is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. 
B)  the attainment of societal goals. 
C)  effectiveness is more important than efficiency. 
D)  management is unique to for-profit organizations. 
E)  efficiency is more important than effectiveness.

Question 3

When Terry Doyle of CommuniCom, Inc. created smaller, more independent maintenance units, he was performing the function of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling 
B)  human relations skills 
C)  leading 
D)  organizing 
E)  resourcing

Question 4

_____ is not a force affecting transition from the old workplace to the new workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus 
B)  Insourcing 
C)  Workforce 
D)  Technology 
E)  Pace

Question 5

The individual performer is a(n) _____; whereas, the manager has to be a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The individual performer is a(n) _____; whereas,...

Question 6

Within her role as a small business consultant, Alexa analyzes how organizations fit into their industries, the communities, and the broader social environment. This type of analysis involves which management skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizing 
B)  Technical 
C)  Human 
D)  Conceptual 
E)  Delegation

Question 7

One of the things managers enjoy doing the most is:

Accepted Answer

A)  financial planning. 
B)  controlling activities. 
C)  planning for future decisions. 
D)  leading others. 
E)  hiring new employees.

Question 8

Organizing means defining goals for future organizational performance and deciding on the tasks and resources needed to attain them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the biggest mistakes during turbulent times is managers' failure to comprehend and adapt to the rapid pace of change in the world around them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following includes the manager identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialist, performs specific tasks 
B)  Gets things done through own efforts 
C)  An individual actor 
D)  A network builder 
E)  Works relatively independently

Question 11

Which of the following is not a function of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan 
B)  Control 
C)  Organize 
D)  Lead 
E)  Performance

Question 12

Robert, a top-level manager at an advertising agency, spends a significant part of his work day identifying goals for future organizational performance and deciding how to use resources to attain these goals. This involves which management function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controlling 
B)  Leading 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Planning 
E)  Delegating

Question 13

Monitoring activities and making corrections are part of:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing. 
B)  planning. 
C)  leading. 
D)  staffing. 
E)  controlling.

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the conceptual categories of managerial roles Mintzberg defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informational 
B)  Interpersonal 
C)  Decisional 
D)  Intrapersonal 
E)  All of these are managerial roles defined by Mintzberg

Question 15

The individual performer is a generalist and coordinates a broad range of activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the _____ role, managers initiate improvement projects, identify new ideas, and delegate idea responsibility to others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the _____ role, managers initiate improvement...

Question 17

A manager in for-profit business focuses primarily on _____, while a manager of a non-profit focuses on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the bottom-line; employee morale 
B)  the bottom-line; social impact 
C)  profitability; customer satisfaction 
D)  market share; the bottom-line 
E)  customer satisfaction; organization reputation

Question 18

The rise of virtual work has led to a decline in organizational hierarchies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Juan, as a division manager, is generally concerned with the near future and is expected to establish good relationships with peers around the organization, encourage teamwork, and resolve conflicts. Juan can be described as a middle manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If Bradley Hak is responsible for maintaining information links both inside and outside organizations by using mail, phone calls, and conducting meetings as daily activities, he would be considered a:

Accepted Answer

A)  figurehead. 
B)  liaison. 
C)  negotiator. 
D)  monitor. 
E)  spokesperson.

Exam 1: The World of Innovative Management

How an organization goes about accomplishing a plan is a key part of the management function of _____.

One of the important ideas in the text's definition of management is:

When Terry Doyle of CommuniCom, Inc. created smaller, more independent maintenance units, he was performing the function of _____.

_____ is not a force affecting transition from the old workplace to the new workplace.

The individual performer is a(n) _; whereas, the manager has to be a(n) _.

Within her role as a small business consultant, Alexa analyzes how organizations fit into their industries, the communities, and the broader social environment. This type of analysis involves which management skill?

One of the things managers enjoy doing the most is:

Organizing means defining goals for future organizational performance and deciding on the tasks and resources needed to attain them.

One of the biggest mistakes during turbulent times is managers' failure to comprehend and adapt to the rapid pace of change in the world around them.

Which of the following includes the manager identity?

Which of the following is not a function of management?

Robert, a top-level manager at an advertising agency, spends a significant part of his work day identifying goals for future organizational performance and deciding how to use resources to attain these goals. This involves which management function?

Monitoring activities and making corrections are part of:

Which of the following is not one of the conceptual categories of managerial roles Mintzberg defined?

The individual performer is a generalist and coordinates a broad range of activities.

In the _____ role, managers initiate improvement projects, identify new ideas, and delegate idea responsibility to others.

A manager in for-profit business focuses primarily on _, while a manager of a non-profit focuses on _.

The rise of virtual work has led to a decline in organizational hierarchies.

Juan, as a division manager, is generally concerned with the near future and is expected to establish good relationships with peers around the organization, encourage teamwork, and resolve conflicts. Juan can be described as a middle manager.

If Bradley Hak is responsible for maintaining information links both inside and outside organizations by using mail, phone calls, and conducting meetings as daily activities, he would be considered a: