Question 1

A manager who chooses inappropriate goals,but makes good use of resources to pursue these goals is said to have:

Accepted Answer

A) low inputs/high outputs 
B) high efficiency/low effectiveness 
C) low efficiency/low effectiveness 
D) high efficiency/high effectiveness 
E) high inputs/low outputs 
A) low inputs/high outputs 
B) high efficiency/low effectiveness 
C) low efficiency/low effectiveness 
D) high efficiency/high effectiveness 
E) high inputs/low outputs

Question 2

Why do effective mangers need skills to handle workplace politics?

Accepted Answer

Managers need to be able to manage polit

Question 3

A top manager in a conservative organizational culture is likely to emphasize which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Organic,flat structure 
B) Formal top-down planning 
C) Decentralized control 
D) Empowerment of lower level managers 
E) Encourage risk taking 
A) Organic,flat structure 
B) Formal top-down planning 
C) Decentralized control 
D) Empowerment of lower level managers 
E) Encourage risk taking

Question 4

________ are the job-specific knowledge and techniques that are required to perform an organizational role.

Accepted Answer

A) Human skills 
B) Conceptual skills 
C) Technical skills 
D) Negotiating skills 
E) Organizing skills 
A) Human skills 
B) Conceptual skills 
C) Technical skills 
D) Negotiating skills 
E) Organizing skills

Question 5

A measure of the appropriateness of the goals an organization is pursuing and the degree to which the organization achieves is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency 
B) effectiveness 
C) organizational performance 
D) strategy 
E) planning 
A) efficiency 
B) effectiveness 
C) organizational performance 
D) strategy 
E) planning

Question 6

What does research tell us about the relationship between mood states and creativity?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that under certain con

Question 7

Henry Mintzberg grouped ten managerial roles into three broad categories: interpersonal,informational,and decisional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Middle managers are responsible for organizing the resources of the organization to best carry out its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Following his decision to expand into Canada,the president of Walmart delivered a speech to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to inform Canadian business people about the organization's future intentions.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 10

Top managers spend most of their time on:

Accepted Answer

A) leading and controlling 
B) planning and organizing 
C) organizing and controlling 
D) planning and leading 
E) leading and organizing 
A) leading and controlling 
B) planning and organizing 
C) organizing and controlling 
D) planning and leading 
E) leading and organizing

Question 11

Values,attitudes,and moods and emotions capture how managers experience their jobs as individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The four essential managerial functions are planning,organizing,selling,and controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To increase the sales of its new beer,labelled Alpine Chill,the president of Brick Brewing Co.made a number of decisions concerning what organizational goals to pursue,what actions to take,and how to use the company's resources to achieve its goals.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) strategizing 
B) empowering 
C) organizing 
D) motivating 
E) structuring 
A) strategizing 
B) empowering 
C) organizing 
D) motivating 
E) structuring

Question 14

Creating an alliance with a firm that supplies the company with raw materials is an example of the liaison managerial role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Delegative,interpersonal,technical,and strategic skills are the principal types of skills managers need to successfully perform their roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The CEO of KLR Communications Inc.holds a staff meeting to share information about a new business strategy.The CEO is acting in the role of resource allocator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An analyst who prepares the cash forecast for the department using Microsoft Excel is exemplifying:

Accepted Answer

A) human skills 
B) abstract skills 
C) technical skills 
D) negotiating skills 
E) interpersonal skills 
A) human skills 
B) abstract skills 
C) technical skills 
D) negotiating skills 
E) interpersonal skills

Question 18

The chief mechanic overseeing a crew of mechanics in the service department of a new car dealership would be classified as a middle manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An example of efficiency can be seen in how MacDonald's can produce twice as many French fries when they double the number of fryers per restaurant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss how organizational culture affects managerial behaviour in planning,organizing,leading and controlling.

Accepted Answer

The way managers perform their managemen

A manager who chooses inappropriate goals,but makes good use of resources to pursue these goals is said to have:

Why do effective mangers need skills to handle workplace politics?

A top manager in a conservative organizational culture is likely to emphasize which of the following?

________ are the job-specific knowledge and techniques that are required to perform an organizational role.

A measure of the appropriateness of the goals an organization is pursuing and the degree to which the organization achieves is known as:

What does research tell us about the relationship between mood states and creativity?

Henry Mintzberg grouped ten managerial roles into three broad categories: interpersonal,informational,and decisional.

Middle managers are responsible for organizing the resources of the organization to best carry out its goals.

Following his decision to expand into Canada,the president of Walmart delivered a speech to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to inform Canadian business people about the organization's future intentions.The president was acting in which type of role?

Top managers spend most of their time on:

Values,attitudes,and moods and emotions capture how managers experience their jobs as individuals.

The four essential managerial functions are planning,organizing,selling,and controlling.

To increase the sales of its new beer,labelled Alpine Chill,the president of Brick Brewing Co.made a number of decisions concerning what organizational goals to pursue,what actions to take,and how to use the company's resources to achieve its goals.This is an example of:

Creating an alliance with a firm that supplies the company with raw materials is an example of the liaison managerial role.

Delegative,interpersonal,technical,and strategic skills are the principal types of skills managers need to successfully perform their roles.

The CEO of KLR Communications Inc.holds a staff meeting to share information about a new business strategy.The CEO is acting in the role of resource allocator.

An analyst who prepares the cash forecast for the department using Microsoft Excel is exemplifying:

The chief mechanic overseeing a crew of mechanics in the service department of a new car dealership would be classified as a middle manager.

An example of efficiency can be seen in how MacDonald's can produce twice as many French fries when they double the number of fryers per restaurant.

Discuss how organizational culture affects managerial behaviour in planning,organizing,leading and controlling.

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

A manager who chooses inappropriate goals,but makes good use of resources to pursue these goals is said to have:

Why do effective mangers need skills to handle workplace politics?

A top manager in a conservative organizational culture is likely to emphasize which of the following?

________ are the job-specific knowledge and techniques that are required to perform an organizational role.

A measure of the appropriateness of the goals an organization is pursuing and the degree to which the organization achieves is known as:

What does research tell us about the relationship between mood states and creativity?

Henry Mintzberg grouped ten managerial roles into three broad categories: interpersonal,informational,and decisional.

Middle managers are responsible for organizing the resources of the organization to best carry out its goals.

Following his decision to expand into Canada,the president of Walmart delivered a speech to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to inform Canadian business people about the organization's future intentions.The president was acting in which type of role?

Top managers spend most of their time on:

Values,attitudes,and moods and emotions capture how managers experience their jobs as individuals.

The four essential managerial functions are planning,organizing,selling,and controlling.

To increase the sales of its new beer,labelled Alpine Chill,the president of Brick Brewing Co.made a number of decisions concerning what organizational goals to pursue,what actions to take,and how to use the company's resources to achieve its goals.This is an example of:

Creating an alliance with a firm that supplies the company with raw materials is an example of the liaison managerial role.

Delegative,interpersonal,technical,and strategic skills are the principal types of skills managers need to successfully perform their roles.

The CEO of KLR Communications Inc.holds a staff meeting to share information about a new business strategy.The CEO is acting in the role of resource allocator.

An analyst who prepares the cash forecast for the department using Microsoft Excel is exemplifying:

The chief mechanic overseeing a crew of mechanics in the service department of a new car dealership would be classified as a middle manager.

An example of efficiency can be seen in how MacDonald's can produce twice as many French fries when they double the number of fryers per restaurant.

Discuss how organizational culture affects managerial behaviour in planning,organizing,leading and controlling.

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