Question 1

Meetings should be called by supervisors on a frequent basis regardless of necessity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Numerous research studies have demonstrated that informal groups can influence employees to restrict production and work against supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the unity-of-command principle, supervisors should make decisions together so their orders are not contradictory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Simply stated, what is an "ideal" organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

An "ideal" departmental struct

Question 5

Departments exist because no one can manage an unlimited number of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Supervisors should resist the temptation to give more work to their more capable employees and less work to those who are not as skilled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Briefly describe some steps a supervisor should take when making work assignments.

Accepted Answer

Work assignments should be made based on

Question 8

Employee productivity skyrockets at firms that downsize repeatedly because the remaining workers want to be sure that they are not the next to be let go.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements about project management type organizational structures is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The matrix arrangement adds horizontal dimensions to the typical vertical orientation of the organizational structure. 
B)  The matrix arrangement allows managers to work on several projects at once. 
C)  Employees who are assigned to work on projects under this structure typically come from staff departments within the organization. 
D)  The matrix structure allows organizations to coordinate activities across departments. 
A)  The matrix arrangement adds horizontal dimensions to the typical vertical orientation of the organizational structure. 
B)  The matrix arrangement allows managers to work on several projects at once. 
C)  Employees who are assigned to work on projects under this structure typically come from staff departments within the organization. 
D)  The matrix structure allows organizations to coordinate activities across departments.

Question 10

Before recruiting for an open position, the supervisor would want to have a job description, not job specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Meetings should be called by supervisors on a frequent basis regardless of necessity.

Numerous research studies have demonstrated that informal groups can influence employees to restrict production and work against supervisors.

According to the unity-of-command principle, supervisors should make decisions together so their orders are not contradictory.

Simply stated, what is an "ideal" organizational structure?

Departments exist because no one can manage an unlimited number of employees.

Supervisors should resist the temptation to give more work to their more capable employees and less work to those who are not as skilled.

Briefly describe some steps a supervisor should take when making work assignments.

Employee productivity skyrockets at firms that downsize repeatedly because the remaining workers want to be sure that they are not the next to be let go.

Which of the following statements about project management type organizational structures is NOT true?

Before recruiting for an open position, the supervisor would want to have a job description, not job specifications.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 8: Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

Meetings should be called by supervisors on a frequent basis regardless of necessity.

Numerous research studies have demonstrated that informal groups can influence employees to restrict production and work against supervisors.

According to the unity-of-command principle, supervisors should make decisions together so their orders are not contradictory.

Simply stated, what is an "ideal" organizational structure?

Departments exist because no one can manage an unlimited number of employees.

Supervisors should resist the temptation to give more work to their more capable employees and less work to those who are not as skilled.

Briefly describe some steps a supervisor should take when making work assignments.

Employee productivity skyrockets at firms that downsize repeatedly because the remaining workers want to be sure that they are not the next to be let go.

Which of the following statements about project management type organizational structures is NOT true?

Before recruiting for an open position, the supervisor would want to have a job description, not job specifications.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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