Question 1

Henri Fayol first outlined the nature of managerial tasks in The Wealth of Nations,published in 1916.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which level of manager is responsible for the effective management of organizational resources?

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 3

The ability to analyze and diagnose a situation and to distinguish between cause and effect is known as:

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 4

Blended value refers to the convergence of corporate profits with profits from charitable organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When the vice-president approves the budget of a middle manager's department,the VP is acting as a disseminator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The five-step process used to identify and select appropriate goals and courses of action is known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Technical skills are demonstrated by the ability to analyze and diagnose a situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Organizational citizenship behaviours (OCBs)-behaviours that are required of organizational members and contribute to and are necessary for organizational efficiency,effectiveness,and competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Conceptual skills are used primarily by top managers in planning and organizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To attract new customers,McDonald's decided to add breakfast to its menu.This was an attempt to improve the organization's:

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency 
B) planning 
C) effectiveness 
D) strategy 
E) objectives 
A) efficiency 
B) planning 
C) effectiveness 
D) strategy 
E) objectives

Question 11

Top managers are responsible for their own individual departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the role of spokesperson,a manager transmits information to other members of the organization to influence their work attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

First-line managers use mostly interpersonal and technical skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The ability to understand,alter,lead,and control the behaviour of other individuals is known as:

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 15

The principal of a primary school is an example of a middle manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Henri Fayol first outlined the nature of managerial tasks in The Wealth of Nations,published in 1916.

Which level of manager is responsible for the effective management of organizational resources?

The ability to analyze and diagnose a situation and to distinguish between cause and effect is known as:

Blended value refers to the convergence of corporate profits with profits from charitable organizations.

When the vice-president approves the budget of a middle manager's department,the VP is acting as a disseminator.

The five-step process used to identify and select appropriate goals and courses of action is known as:

Technical skills are demonstrated by the ability to analyze and diagnose a situation.

Organizational citizenship behaviours (OCBs)-behaviours that are required of organizational members and contribute to and are necessary for organizational efficiency,effectiveness,and competitive advantage.

Conceptual skills are used primarily by top managers in planning and organizing.

To attract new customers,McDonald's decided to add breakfast to its menu.This was an attempt to improve the organization's:

Top managers are responsible for their own individual departments.

In the role of spokesperson,a manager transmits information to other members of the organization to influence their work attitudes.

First-line managers use mostly interpersonal and technical skills.

The ability to understand,alter,lead,and control the behaviour of other individuals is known as:

The principal of a primary school is an example of a middle manager.

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

Henri Fayol first outlined the nature of managerial tasks in The Wealth of Nations,published in 1916.

Which level of manager is responsible for the effective management of organizational resources?

The ability to analyze and diagnose a situation and to distinguish between cause and effect is known as:

Blended value refers to the convergence of corporate profits with profits from charitable organizations.

When the vice-president approves the budget of a middle manager's department,the VP is acting as a disseminator.

The five-step process used to identify and select appropriate goals and courses of action is known as:

Technical skills are demonstrated by the ability to analyze and diagnose a situation.

Organizational citizenship behaviours (OCBs)-behaviours that are required of organizational members and contribute to and are necessary for organizational efficiency,effectiveness,and competitive advantage.

Conceptual skills are used primarily by top managers in planning and organizing.

To attract new customers,McDonald's decided to add breakfast to its menu.This was an attempt to improve the organization's:

Top managers are responsible for their own individual departments.

In the role of spokesperson,a manager transmits information to other members of the organization to influence their work attitudes.

First-line managers use mostly interpersonal and technical skills.

The ability to understand,alter,lead,and control the behaviour of other individuals is known as:

The principal of a primary school is an example of a middle manager.

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