Question 1

The overriding value of an organization is the ability to make more effective use of human resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Planning follows organization.
Organization follows planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is a task that may be delegated?

Accepted Answer

A) report analysis by a specialized manager 
B) supplies ordering 
C) confidential report filing 
D) all managerial duties 
A) report analysis by a specialized manager 
B) supplies ordering 
C) confidential report filing 
D) all managerial duties B

Question 4

You should delegate your work when your job has grown too large for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is important to always follow the chain of command regardless of company culture.
Organizations differ on the rigidity of their chains of command.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A company whose top level executives make most of the decisions is an example of which type of organization?

Accepted Answer

A) matrix 
B) line-and-staff 
C) centralized 
D) divisional 
A) matrix 
B) line-and-staff 
C) centralized 
D) divisional

Question 7

A person who reports to two bosses may have issues with which concept?

Accepted Answer

A) chain of command 
B) corporate culture 
C) span of control 
D) restructuring 
A) chain of command 
B) corporate culture 
C) span of control 
D) restructuring

Question 8

Rashema knows that her company values integrity and quality above anything else.She has a good understanding of which aspect of her company?

Accepted Answer

A) chain of command 
B) organizational culture 
C) span of control 
D) restructuring 
A) chain of command 
B) organizational culture 
C) span of control 
D) restructuring

Question 9

An ______ is the framework that comes out of the organizing process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ______ is the framework that comes...

Question 10

______ is the most basic organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

functional

Question 11

Micromanaging can be an effective method to ensure delegated tasks are completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Authority and responsibility are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Responsibility and accountability are essentially the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the best example of an employee enhancing their job duties to create a fun work environment?

Accepted Answer

A) A flight attendant singing the safety instructions 
B) An accountant reviewing quarterly numbers 
C) A receptionist creating a new phone greeting 
D) A manager assigning daily job tasks to employees 
A) A flight attendant singing the safety instructions 
B) An accountant reviewing quarterly numbers 
C) A receptionist creating a new phone greeting 
D) A manager assigning daily job tasks to employees

Question 15

Aaron is in charge of unloading a new shipment of office supplies.Bertha must organize the supplies,and Celeste is in charge of inventory and reordering.This is an example of ______ of labor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aaron is in charge of unloading a...

Question 16

Checking inventory,reordering,and stocking product are all examples of what?

Accepted Answer

A) authority 
B) responsibility 
C) delegation 
D) accountability 
A) authority 
B) responsibility 
C) delegation 
D) accountability

Question 17

Playful and humorous activities are a good idea only in certain work environments.
Creating a fun workplace environment is appropriate for most companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to your textbook,which of the following is a valid risk of having fun at work?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees will become more creative. 
B) Managers will have too much fun. 
C) Supervisors may not condone the activity. 
D) Employees will not go back to work. 
A) Employees will become more creative. 
B) Managers will have too much fun. 
C) Supervisors may not condone the activity. 
D) Employees will not go back to work.

Question 19

Valerie has discovered a gap in her company's financial records which she was assigned to manage.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) authority 
B) responsibility 
C) delegation 
D) accountability 
A) authority 
B) responsibility 
C) delegation 
D) accountability

Question 20

Which of the following should occur first in the organizing process?

Accepted Answer

A) make a list of tasks 
B) divide tasks into groups of activities to create jobs 
C) group jobs together to create departments 
D) establish relationships between jobs to define responsibilities 
A) make a list of tasks 
B) divide tasks into groups of activities to create jobs 
C) group jobs together to create departments 
D) establish relationships between jobs to define responsibilities

The overriding value of an organization is the ability to make more effective use of human resources.

Planning follows organization. Organization follows planning.

Which of the following is a task that may be delegated?

You should delegate your work when your job has grown too large for you.

It is important to always follow the chain of command regardless of company culture. Organizations differ on the rigidity of their chains of command.

A company whose top level executives make most of the decisions is an example of which type of organization?

A person who reports to two bosses may have issues with which concept?

Rashema knows that her company values integrity and quality above anything else.She has a good understanding of which aspect of her company?

An ______ is the framework that comes out of the organizing process.

______ is the most basic organizational structure.

Micromanaging can be an effective method to ensure delegated tasks are completed.

Authority and responsibility are the same thing.

Responsibility and accountability are essentially the same thing.

Which of the following is the best example of an employee enhancing their job duties to create a fun work environment?

Aaron is in charge of unloading a new shipment of office supplies.Bertha must organize the supplies,and Celeste is in charge of inventory and reordering.This is an example of ______ of labor.

Checking inventory,reordering,and stocking product are all examples of what?

Playful and humorous activities are a good idea only in certain work environments. Creating a fun workplace environment is appropriate for most companies.

According to your textbook,which of the following is a valid risk of having fun at work?

Valerie has discovered a gap in her company's financial records which she was assigned to manage.What is this an example of?

Which of the following should occur first in the organizing process?

The Supervisors Role in Creating a Positive Workplace

Setting Goals, making Plans, and Improving Costs

Problem Solving and Managing Information

Staffing With Human Resources

Training and Developing Employees

Leadership Skills, styles, and Qualities

Effective Employee Communication

Understanding and Motivating People at Work

Counseling and Performance Management

Control: Monitoring and Improving Results

Appraising Employee Performance

Managing Groups, building Teams, and Resolving Conflicts

Managing a Diverse Workforce

The Supervisors Role in Employee Safety and Health, and Labor Relations

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Exam 4: Organizing an Effective Department

The overriding value of an organization is the ability to make more effective use of human resources.

Planning follows organization. Organization follows planning.

Which of the following is a task that may be delegated?

You should delegate your work when your job has grown too large for you.

It is important to always follow the chain of command regardless of company culture. Organizations differ on the rigidity of their chains of command.

A company whose top level executives make most of the decisions is an example of which type of organization?

A person who reports to two bosses may have issues with which concept?

Rashema knows that her company values integrity and quality above anything else.She has a good understanding of which aspect of her company?

An ______ is the framework that comes out of the organizing process.

______ is the most basic organizational structure.

Micromanaging can be an effective method to ensure delegated tasks are completed.

Authority and responsibility are the same thing.

Responsibility and accountability are essentially the same thing.

Which of the following is the best example of an employee enhancing their job duties to create a fun work environment?

Aaron is in charge of unloading a new shipment of office supplies.Bertha must organize the supplies,and Celeste is in charge of inventory and reordering.This is an example of ______ of labor.

Checking inventory,reordering,and stocking product are all examples of what?

Playful and humorous activities are a good idea only in certain work environments. Creating a fun workplace environment is appropriate for most companies.

According to your textbook,which of the following is a valid risk of having fun at work?

Valerie has discovered a gap in her company's financial records which she was assigned to manage.What is this an example of?

Which of the following should occur first in the organizing process?

The Supervisors Role in Creating a Positive Workplace

Setting Goals, making Plans, and Improving Costs

Problem Solving and Managing Information

Staffing With Human Resources

Training and Developing Employees

Leadership Skills, styles, and Qualities

Effective Employee Communication

Understanding and Motivating People at Work

Counseling and Performance Management

Control: Monitoring and Improving Results

Appraising Employee Performance

Managing Groups, building Teams, and Resolving Conflicts

Managing a Diverse Workforce

The Supervisors Role in Employee Safety and Health, and Labor Relations

Filters