Question 1

Which managers utilize conceptual skills the most?

Accepted Answer

A) Top managers 
B) Middle managers 
C) First-line managers 
D) Supervisors 
E) Hourly workers 
A) Top managers 
B) Middle managers 
C) First-line managers 
D) Supervisors 
E) Hourly workers A

Question 2

Which role is the president of the company performing when she communicates the organization's vision to employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Spokesperson 
B) Disseminator 
C) Leader 
D) Liaison 
E) Entrepreneur 
A) Spokesperson 
B) Disseminator 
C) Leader 
D) Liaison 
E) Entrepreneur B

Question 3

Middle managers spend most of their time planning,organizing,and leading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

When the vice-president of finance compares the current financial statement to the budget,in which function is he or she engaged?

Accepted Answer

A) Controlling 
B) Planning 
C) Organizing 
D) Leading 
E) Motivating 
A) Controlling 
B) Planning 
C) Organizing 
D) Leading 
E) Motivating

Question 5

The four essential managerial functions are:

Accepted Answer

A) planning,organizing,leading,and controlling 
B) planning,organizing,demonstrating,and controlling 
C) planning,strategizing,demonstrating,and controlling 
D) planning,empowering,organizing,and controlling 
E) planning,leading,controlling,and empowering 
A) planning,organizing,leading,and controlling 
B) planning,organizing,demonstrating,and controlling 
C) planning,strategizing,demonstrating,and controlling 
D) planning,empowering,organizing,and controlling 
E) planning,leading,controlling,and empowering

Question 6

Management is the planning,organizing,leading,and controlling of resources to achieve goals effectively and efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Formal education and training are very important in helping managers develop conceptual skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The outcome of planning is the creation of an organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An attitude is a collection of feelings and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A top management team includes the CEO,the president,department heads,and first-line managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An example of high efficiency and high effectiveness is when a manager produces a high-quality product that customers do not want to buy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Top managers devote most of their time to leading and controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When the president of Walmart decided to expand into Canada,the president was acting in which type of role?

Accepted Answer

A) Entrepreneur 
B) Negotiator 
C) Liaison 
D) Disturbance handler 
E) Spokesperson 
A) Entrepreneur 
B) Negotiator 
C) Liaison 
D) Disturbance handler 
E) Spokesperson

Question 14

Which type of managers would require the least technical skills?

Accepted Answer

A) Middle managers 
B) First-line managers 
C) Supervisors 
D) Hourly workers 
E) Top managers 
A) Middle managers 
B) First-line managers 
C) Supervisors 
D) Hourly workers 
E) Top managers

Question 15

What sets managers apart from other people in organizations? Using examples,show how managers can utilize the resources of the organization to efficiently and effectively achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

Managers are responsible for directly su

Question 16

A manager who considers being _________ to be of paramount importance may be a driving force for taking steps to ensure that all members of a unit or organization behave ethically.

Accepted Answer

A) ambitious,hardworking,and aspiring 
B) imaginative,daring,and creative 
C) honest,sincere,and truthful 
D) self-controlled,restrained,and self-disciplined 
E) broad-minded and open-minded 
A) ambitious,hardworking,and aspiring 
B) imaginative,daring,and creative 
C) honest,sincere,and truthful 
D) self-controlled,restrained,and self-disciplined 
E) broad-minded and open-minded

Question 17

One of the most important goals of organizations is to provide goods and services that customers value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify and describe the four essential managerial functions.

Accepted Answer

The four functions of management are pla

Question 19

Which level of manager focuses on the specific activities involved in the day-to-day production of goods and services?

Accepted Answer

A) CEO 
B) Top managers 
C) Middle managers 
D) First-line managers 
E) Executive managers 
A) CEO 
B) Top managers 
C) Middle managers 
D) First-line managers 
E) Executive managers

Question 20

Effective managers continually try to improve the performance of their companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which managers utilize conceptual skills the most?

Which role is the president of the company performing when she communicates the organization's vision to employees?

Middle managers spend most of their time planning,organizing,and leading.

When the vice-president of finance compares the current financial statement to the budget,in which function is he or she engaged?

The four essential managerial functions are:

Management is the planning,organizing,leading,and controlling of resources to achieve goals effectively and efficiently.

Formal education and training are very important in helping managers develop conceptual skills.

The outcome of planning is the creation of an organizational structure.

An attitude is a collection of feelings and beliefs.

A top management team includes the CEO,the president,department heads,and first-line managers.

An example of high efficiency and high effectiveness is when a manager produces a high-quality product that customers do not want to buy.

Top managers devote most of their time to leading and controlling.

When the president of Walmart decided to expand into Canada,the president was acting in which type of role?

Which type of managers would require the least technical skills?

What sets managers apart from other people in organizations? Using examples,show how managers can utilize the resources of the organization to efficiently and effectively achieve organizational goals.

A manager who considers being _________ to be of paramount importance may be a driving force for taking steps to ensure that all members of a unit or organization behave ethically.

One of the most important goals of organizations is to provide goods and services that customers value.

Identify and describe the four essential managerial functions.

Which level of manager focuses on the specific activities involved in the day-to-day production of goods and services?

Effective managers continually try to improve the performance of their companies.

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

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Exam 1: Managers and Managing

Which managers utilize conceptual skills the most?

Which role is the president of the company performing when she communicates the organization's vision to employees?

Middle managers spend most of their time planning,organizing,and leading.

When the vice-president of finance compares the current financial statement to the budget,in which function is he or she engaged?

The four essential managerial functions are:

Management is the planning,organizing,leading,and controlling of resources to achieve goals effectively and efficiently.

Formal education and training are very important in helping managers develop conceptual skills.

The outcome of planning is the creation of an organizational structure.

An attitude is a collection of feelings and beliefs.

A top management team includes the CEO,the president,department heads,and first-line managers.

An example of high efficiency and high effectiveness is when a manager produces a high-quality product that customers do not want to buy.

Top managers devote most of their time to leading and controlling.

When the president of Walmart decided to expand into Canada,the president was acting in which type of role?

Which type of managers would require the least technical skills?

What sets managers apart from other people in organizations? Using examples,show how managers can utilize the resources of the organization to efficiently and effectively achieve organizational goals.

A manager who considers being _________ to be of paramount importance may be a driving force for taking steps to ensure that all members of a unit or organization behave ethically.

One of the most important goals of organizations is to provide goods and services that customers value.

Identify and describe the four essential managerial functions.

Which level of manager focuses on the specific activities involved in the day-to-day production of goods and services?

Effective managers continually try to improve the performance of their companies.

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

Filters