Question 1

Managers not only need to be concerned about how to measure performance toward goals,but they must also be concerned about ________ to measure.

Accepted Answer

A) where 
B) why 
C) numbers 
D) what 
E) when 
A) where 
B) why 
C) numbers 
D) what 
E) when

Question 2

Describe the six steps necessary to effectively operate an IS.

Accepted Answer

IS personnel generally need to perform s

Question 3

________ refers to the degree to which the information represents reality.

Accepted Answer

A) Information appropriateness 
B) Information quality 
C) Information timeliness 
D) Information quantity 
E) Information scope 
A) Information appropriateness 
B) Information quality 
C) Information timeliness 
D) Information quantity 
E) Information scope

Question 4

________ is managerial activity aimed at bringing organizational performance up to the level of performance standards.

Accepted Answer

A) Laddering 
B) Corrective action 
C) Reprogramming 
D) Market correction 
E) Contrarian investing 
A) Laddering 
B) Corrective action 
C) Reprogramming 
D) Market correction 
E) Contrarian investing

Question 5

Explain the importance of power to the control process.Describe the difference between positional power and personal power.

Accepted Answer

Power can be defined as the extent to wh

Question 6

Which one of the following is the last step in operating an IS properly?

Accepted Answer

A) transmitting data 
B) determining appropriate data 
C) using the information 
D) determining information needs 
E) gathering appropriate data 
A) transmitting data 
B) determining appropriate data 
C) using the information 
D) determining information needs 
E) gathering appropriate data

Question 7

ALB Corp.is in the middle of its monthly controlling process.After some benchmark checks and quality comparisons,managers have found out that the quality of their weapon systems has gone down.To bring it back to its previous quality standards,ALB Corp.should next ________.

Accepted Answer

A) take corrective action 
B) measure performance of other companies 
C) sell their weapons at a lower price 
D) compare their weapons against rival companies 
E) bring down their performance standards 
A) take corrective action 
B) measure performance of other companies 
C) sell their weapons at a lower price 
D) compare their weapons against rival companies 
E) bring down their performance standards

Question 8

Irvine White's work primarily involves supervising the production in one of the factories of TM Corp,a large manufacturing and retail company.Which one of the following types of information is most likely to be relevant for Irvine?

Accepted Answer

A) trend forecasts for the industry 
B) exception reports of operating results of his company 
C) detailed reports of problems in his factory 
D) environmental data for the company's business 
E) decisions on strategic plans for his organization 
A) trend forecasts for the industry 
B) exception reports of operating results of his company 
C) detailed reports of problems in his factory 
D) environmental data for the company's business 
E) decisions on strategic plans for his organization

Question 9

Explain the ways an individual can be successful in increasing his or her personal power.

Accepted Answer

To increase personal power,a manager sho

Question 10

The typical IS is a formally established organizational network that gives managers continual access to vital information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Managers not only need to be concerned about how to measure performance toward goals,but they must also be concerned about ________ to measure.

Describe the six steps necessary to effectively operate an IS.

________ refers to the degree to which the information represents reality.

________ is managerial activity aimed at bringing organizational performance up to the level of performance standards.

Explain the importance of power to the control process.Describe the difference between positional power and personal power.

Which one of the following is the last step in operating an IS properly?

ALB Corp.is in the middle of its monthly controlling process.After some benchmark checks and quality comparisons,managers have found out that the quality of their weapon systems has gone down.To bring it back to its previous quality standards,ALB Corp.should next ________.

Irvine White's work primarily involves supervising the production in one of the factories of TM Corp,a large manufacturing and retail company.Which one of the following types of information is most likely to be relevant for Irvine?

Explain the ways an individual can be successful in increasing his or her personal power.

The typical IS is a formally established organizational network that gives managers continual access to vital information.

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Exam 19: Controlling,information,and Technology

Managers not only need to be concerned about how to measure performance toward goals,but they must also be concerned about ________ to measure.

Describe the six steps necessary to effectively operate an IS.

________ refers to the degree to which the information represents reality.

________ is managerial activity aimed at bringing organizational performance up to the level of performance standards.

Explain the importance of power to the control process.Describe the difference between positional power and personal power.

Which one of the following is the last step in operating an IS properly?

ALB Corp.is in the middle of its monthly controlling process.After some benchmark checks and quality comparisons,managers have found out that the quality of their weapon systems has gone down.To bring it back to its previous quality standards,ALB Corp.should next ________.

Irvine White's work primarily involves supervising the production in one of the factories of TM Corp,a large manufacturing and retail company.Which one of the following types of information is most likely to be relevant for Irvine?

Explain the ways an individual can be successful in increasing his or her personal power.

The typical IS is a formally established organizational network that gives managers continual access to vital information.

Introducing Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managers,society,and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Changing Organizations

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Production and Control

Filters