Exam 2: The Managerial Functions

On what four elements is the team-based organizational structure focused?

According to Havard professor John P. Kotter, management involves keeping the current system operating through planning, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and problem-solving, while leadership is the development of vision and strategies.

Delegation is the process of entrusting duties and related authority to subordinates.

Networking _____ coordination efforts.

Teams are a means to an end, and that end is superior performance to what team members would achieve working as individuals.

Which managerial function should be done first? What does it consist of?

Successful managers will assure you that _____ are the most important asset.

The time and effort involved in each function of management will vary depending upon the level of the hierarchy in which the manager is a member.

Supervisors who use _____ power effectively have the greatest potential for achieving organizational goals.

The process of relegating authority to lower levels in the hierarchy is required for an organization to have effective managers, supervisors, and employees.

The five functions of management can be viewed as a circular, continuous movement as each function flows into and overlaps with other functions.

Achieveing coordination typically is _____ at the executive level than at the supervisory level.

Many companies are using the terms "associate" or "team member" in place of "supervisor."

The only skills a supervisor needs in order to be effective are technical and human relations skills.