Question 1

Information technology is the most recent subfield of the quantitative perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A social group within an organization is part of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  formal organizational structure. 
B)  informal organization. 
C)  scalar chain. 
D)  reorganization process. 
E)  top management level. 
A)  formal organizational structure. 
B)  informal organization. 
C)  scalar chain. 
D)  reorganization process. 
E)  top management level. B

Question 3

An innovation mindset that strives to consistently meet customers' immediate needs is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  kaizen. 
B)  just-in-time control. 
C)  total quality management. 
D)  jugaad. 
E)  XY Theory. 
A)  kaizen. 
B)  just-in-time control. 
C)  total quality management. 
D)  jugaad. 
E)  XY Theory. D

Question 4

Although developed by a Japanese business manager, the quality movement is strongly associated with American companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A process whereby companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to imitate or improve on it refers to outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ refers to a chain of authority extending from the top to the bottom of the organization and including every employee.

Accepted Answer

A)  unity of command 
B)  division of labour 
C)  unity of direction 
D)  scalar chain 
E)  None of these 
A)  unity of command 
B)  division of labour 
C)  unity of direction 
D)  scalar chain 
E)  None of these

Question 7

The classical perspective on management emerged during the 1800s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Operations research grew out of World War II groups and is based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  group dynamics 
B)  employees in crisis 
C)  production in turbulent times 
D)  mathematical model building 
E)  a humanistic approach 
A)  group dynamics 
B)  employees in crisis 
C)  production in turbulent times 
D)  mathematical model building 
E)  a humanistic approach

Question 9

Theory Y proposes that organizations can take advantage of the imagination and intellect of all of their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The human resources perspective of management links motivation theories with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  top management 
B)  employee tasks 
C)  floor managers 
D)  efficiencies 
E)  profit maximization 
A)  top management 
B)  employee tasks 
C)  floor managers 
D)  efficiencies 
E)  profit maximization

Question 11

Airline CEOs, often look for patterns of movement within the airline industry, focusing on the qualities of rhythm, flow, direction, shape and networks of relationships. This type of activity, referred to as_____ thinking, allows a CEO to see the structures that underlie complex situations within the industry and company.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems 
B)  qualitative 
C)  quantitative 
D)  conceptual 
E)  contingency 
A)  systems 
B)  qualitative 
C)  quantitative 
D)  conceptual 
E)  contingency

Question 12

Supply chain management refers to the sequence of suppliers and purchasers, covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The process by which companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to copy and/or improve it is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process by which companies find out...

Question 14

When the shop foreman receives and rewards valuable suggestions from its workers, and this leads to continual improvement of production, synergy has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

With clear definitions of authority and responsibility, division of labour is one of the six characteristics of the Weberian bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Time and motion studies that resulted in drastic reduction in the time patients spent on the operating table were pioneered by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Edward Deming 
B)  Henry Gantt 
C)  Max Weber 
D)  Mary Parker Follett 
E)  Frank Gilbreth 
A)  Edward Deming 
B)  Henry Gantt 
C)  Max Weber 
D)  Mary Parker Follett 
E)  Frank Gilbreth

Question 17

A social group within an organization is part of the informal organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Fayol's unity of command principle emphasizes that each subordinate receives orders from one, and only one superior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Scientific management focuses on employee competence, whereas administrative principles focus on the total organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Maslow's hierarchy of needs started with which of these needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esteem 
B)  Love 
C)  Safety 
D)  Physiological 
E)  Belongingness 
A)  Esteem 
B)  Love 
C)  Safety 
D)  Physiological 
E)  Belongingness

Information technology is the most recent subfield of the quantitative perspective.

A social group within an organization is part of the:

An innovation mindset that strives to consistently meet customers' immediate needs is referred to as:

Although developed by a Japanese business manager, the quality movement is strongly associated with American companies.

A process whereby companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to imitate or improve on it refers to outsourcing.

The _____ refers to a chain of authority extending from the top to the bottom of the organization and including every employee.

The classical perspective on management emerged during the 1800s.

Operations research grew out of World War II groups and is based on _____.

Theory Y proposes that organizations can take advantage of the imagination and intellect of all of their employees.

The human resources perspective of management links motivation theories with _____.

Supply chain management refers to the sequence of suppliers and purchasers, covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers.

The process by which companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to copy and/or improve it is known as _____.

When the shop foreman receives and rewards valuable suggestions from its workers, and this leads to continual improvement of production, synergy has occurred.

With clear definitions of authority and responsibility, division of labour is one of the six characteristics of the Weberian bureaucracy.

Time and motion studies that resulted in drastic reduction in the time patients spent on the operating table were pioneered by _____.

A social group within an organization is part of the informal organization.

Fayol's unity of command principle emphasizes that each subordinate receives orders from one, and only one superior.

Scientific management focuses on employee competence, whereas administrative principles focus on the total organization.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs started with which of these needs?

Introduction to Management

The Organization and Corporate Culture

The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 2: The Evolution of Management Thinking

Information technology is the most recent subfield of the quantitative perspective.

A social group within an organization is part of the:

An innovation mindset that strives to consistently meet customers' immediate needs is referred to as:

Although developed by a Japanese business manager, the quality movement is strongly associated with American companies.

A process whereby companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to imitate or improve on it refers to outsourcing.

The _____ refers to a chain of authority extending from the top to the bottom of the organization and including every employee.

The classical perspective on management emerged during the 1800s.

Operations research grew out of World War II groups and is based on _____.

Theory Y proposes that organizations can take advantage of the imagination and intellect of all of their employees.

The human resources perspective of management links motivation theories with _____.

Supply chain management refers to the sequence of suppliers and purchasers, covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers.

The process by which companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to copy and/or improve it is known as _____.

When the shop foreman receives and rewards valuable suggestions from its workers, and this leads to continual improvement of production, synergy has occurred.

With clear definitions of authority and responsibility, division of labour is one of the six characteristics of the Weberian bureaucracy.

Time and motion studies that resulted in drastic reduction in the time patients spent on the operating table were pioneered by _____.

A social group within an organization is part of the informal organization.

Fayol's unity of command principle emphasizes that each subordinate receives orders from one, and only one superior.

Scientific management focuses on employee competence, whereas administrative principles focus on the total organization.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs started with which of these needs?

Introduction to Management

The Organization and Corporate Culture

The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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