Question 1

Authority is the right to perform or command.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which one of the following would be least likely to enhance acceptance of a manager's commands?

Accepted Answer

A) use of the complete chain of command to issue orders 
B) possession of adequate communication channels 
C) use of informal communication channels 
D) direct line of communication between manager and subordinate 
E) possession of adequate communication skills by the manager 
A) use of the complete chain of command to issue orders 
B) possession of adequate communication channels 
C) use of informal communication channels 
D) direct line of communication between manager and subordinate 
E) possession of adequate communication skills by the manager

Question 3

Line authority is the right to make decisions and to give orders concerning the production,sales,or finance-related behavior of subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

List and briefly describe the four key dimensions of responsible management behavior.

Accepted Answer

The degree of responsibility a manager p

Question 5

Which one of the following is the first step in the delegation process?

Accepted Answer

A) assigning specific duties to the individual 
B) giving the subordinate the right and power to accomplish assigned duties 
C) creating the obligation for the subordinate to perform the assigned duties 
D) collecting feedback from the subordinate 
E) training employees to complete tasks efficiently 
A) assigning specific duties to the individual 
B) giving the subordinate the right and power to accomplish assigned duties 
C) creating the obligation for the subordinate to perform the assigned duties 
D) collecting feedback from the subordinate 
E) training employees to complete tasks efficiently

Question 6

The accountability concept implies that reward or punishment is dependent upon performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rupert is the business head at Micron Software.The firm has set its revenue target for the year at $5 million.Rupert will have to ensure that this financial target is met by providing necessary direction and guidance to the different department heads who are directly responsible for the execution of the work performed by their departments.In this scenario,the organization's various department heads have a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) operating responsibility 
B) consultative responsibility 
C) tacit responsibility 
D) latent responsibility 
E) specific responsibility 
A) operating responsibility 
B) consultative responsibility 
C) tacit responsibility 
D) latent responsibility 
E) specific responsibility

Question 8

List guidelines managers should follow when working to make delegation effective in their organization.

Accepted Answer

Guidelines for making delegation effecti

Question 9

Which one of the following is one of the four key dimensions for appraising manager responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A) behavior with upper management 
B) behavior with customers 
C) behavior with vendors 
D) behavior with stockholders 
E) behavior with regulators 
A) behavior with upper management 
B) behavior with customers 
C) behavior with vendors 
D) behavior with stockholders 
E) behavior with regulators

Question 10

Lisa recently joined the HR department at Tandem Corp,a cycle manufacturing firm.In her role as an HR executive,she is responsible for answering all employee queries on payroll issues.In this scenario,Lisa has a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) consultative responsibility 
B) specific responsibility 
C) latent responsibility 
D) operating responsibility 
E) general responsibility 
A) consultative responsibility 
B) specific responsibility 
C) latent responsibility 
D) operating responsibility 
E) general responsibility

Question 11

Which one of the following key dimensions of responsible management behavior is concerned with managers accepting criticism for mistakes and buffering their groups from excessive criticism?

Accepted Answer

A) behavior with upper management 
B) personal attitudes and values 
C) attitude toward and conduct with subordinates 
D) behavior with people outside the organization 
E) behavior with other groups 
A) behavior with upper management 
B) personal attitudes and values 
C) attitude toward and conduct with subordinates 
D) behavior with people outside the organization 
E) behavior with other groups

Question 12

In which one of the following roles do staff personnel act as representatives,or agents,of top management?

Accepted Answer

A) control role 
B) advisory role 
C) service role 
D) counseling role 
E) functional role 
A) control role 
B) advisory role 
C) service role 
D) counseling role 
E) functional role

Question 13

Which one of the following is most likely to be present if an organization is decentralized?

Accepted Answer

A) homogeneity in the organization's product line 
B) narrow span of management 
C) high degree of delegation 
D) little accountability 
E) lack of authority among middle managers 
A) homogeneity in the organization's product line 
B) narrow span of management 
C) high degree of delegation 
D) little accountability 
E) lack of authority among middle managers

Question 14

Jack is the business head at Micron Computers.The firm has set its revenue target for the year at $5 million.Jack will have to ensure that this financial target is met by overseeing the performance of the firm's various departments,and providing necessary direction and guidance.In this scenario,Jack has a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) general responsibility 
B) specific responsibility 
C) operational responsibility 
D) latent responsibility 
E) tactical responsibility 
A) general responsibility 
B) specific responsibility 
C) operational responsibility 
D) latent responsibility 
E) tactical responsibility

Question 15

Which one of the following is a guideline for making delegation effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid giving employees freedom to pursue tasks in their own way. 
B) Refrain from entrusting employees with whole projects or tasks. 
C) Allow employees to set their own standards for performance. 
D) Delegate tasks on the basis of employee interests at all times. 
E) Give employees the authority necessary to accomplish tasks. 
A) Avoid giving employees freedom to pursue tasks in their own way. 
B) Refrain from entrusting employees with whole projects or tasks. 
C) Allow employees to set their own standards for performance. 
D) Delegate tasks on the basis of employee interests at all times. 
E) Give employees the authority necessary to accomplish tasks.

Question 16

Which one of the following statements is true about authority?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the obligation to perform assigned activities. 
B) It allows its holder to influence the actions of others through indirect means. 
C) It is the holder's self-assumed commitment to handle a job to the best of his or her ability. 
D) It allows its holder to allocate the organization's resources to achieve organizational objectives. 
E) It guarantees that a specific command will be obeyed. 
A) It is the obligation to perform assigned activities. 
B) It allows its holder to influence the actions of others through indirect means. 
C) It is the holder's self-assumed commitment to handle a job to the best of his or her ability. 
D) It allows its holder to allocate the organization's resources to achieve organizational objectives. 
E) It guarantees that a specific command will be obeyed.

Question 17

Which one of the following refers to a situation where more than one individual is responsible for the same activity?

Accepted Answer

A) job enlargement 
B) overlapping responsibility 
C) job rotation 
D) role ambiguity 
E) role conflict 
A) job enlargement 
B) overlapping responsibility 
C) job rotation 
D) role ambiguity 
E) role conflict

Question 18

________ is the right to perform or command.

Accepted Answer

A) Responsibility 
B) Authority 
C) Delegation 
D) Accountability 
E) Centralization 
A) Responsibility 
B) Authority 
C) Delegation 
D) Accountability 
E) Centralization

Question 19

The three steps in the delegation process are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) creating accountability,promoting acceptance,and facilitating performance 
B) assigning specific duties,granting authority,and creating an obligation to perform 
C) assigning responsibility,creating accountability,and assigning specific duties 
D) creating responsibility,granting authority,and promoting acceptance 
E) assigning specific rules,creating responsibility,and promoting acceptance 
A) creating accountability,promoting acceptance,and facilitating performance 
B) assigning specific duties,granting authority,and creating an obligation to perform 
C) assigning responsibility,creating accountability,and assigning specific duties 
D) creating responsibility,granting authority,and promoting acceptance 
E) assigning specific rules,creating responsibility,and promoting acceptance

Question 20

An individual's job activities within an organization are usually summarized in a formal statement known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) job evaluation 
B) job description 
C) job design 
D) job specification 
E) job analysis 
A) job evaluation 
B) job description 
C) job design 
D) job specification 
E) job analysis

Authority is the right to perform or command.

Which one of the following would be least likely to enhance acceptance of a manager's commands?

Line authority is the right to make decisions and to give orders concerning the production,sales,or finance-related behavior of subordinates.

List and briefly describe the four key dimensions of responsible management behavior.

Which one of the following is the first step in the delegation process?

The accountability concept implies that reward or punishment is dependent upon performance.

List guidelines managers should follow when working to make delegation effective in their organization.

Which one of the following is one of the four key dimensions for appraising manager responsibility?

Lisa recently joined the HR department at Tandem Corp,a cycle manufacturing firm.In her role as an HR executive,she is responsible for answering all employee queries on payroll issues.In this scenario,Lisa has a(n)________.

Which one of the following key dimensions of responsible management behavior is concerned with managers accepting criticism for mistakes and buffering their groups from excessive criticism?

In which one of the following roles do staff personnel act as representatives,or agents,of top management?

Which one of the following is most likely to be present if an organization is decentralized?

Which one of the following is a guideline for making delegation effective?

Which one of the following statements is true about authority?

Which one of the following refers to a situation where more than one individual is responsible for the same activity?

________ is the right to perform or command.

The three steps in the delegation process are ________.

An individual's job activities within an organization are usually summarized in a formal statement known as a ________.

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Exam 11: Responsibility, authority, and Delegation

Authority is the right to perform or command.

Which one of the following would be least likely to enhance acceptance of a manager's commands?

Line authority is the right to make decisions and to give orders concerning the production,sales,or finance-related behavior of subordinates.

List and briefly describe the four key dimensions of responsible management behavior.

Which one of the following is the first step in the delegation process?

The accountability concept implies that reward or punishment is dependent upon performance.

List guidelines managers should follow when working to make delegation effective in their organization.

Which one of the following is one of the four key dimensions for appraising manager responsibility?

Lisa recently joined the HR department at Tandem Corp,a cycle manufacturing firm.In her role as an HR executive,she is responsible for answering all employee queries on payroll issues.In this scenario,Lisa has a(n)________.

Which one of the following key dimensions of responsible management behavior is concerned with managers accepting criticism for mistakes and buffering their groups from excessive criticism?

In which one of the following roles do staff personnel act as representatives,or agents,of top management?

Which one of the following is most likely to be present if an organization is decentralized?

Which one of the following is a guideline for making delegation effective?

Which one of the following statements is true about authority?

Which one of the following refers to a situation where more than one individual is responsible for the same activity?

________ is the right to perform or command.

The three steps in the delegation process are ________.

An individual's job activities within an organization are usually summarized in a formal statement known as a ________.

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

Human Resource Management

Changing Organizations

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Controlling,information,and Technology

Production and Control

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