Question 1

The ultimate responsibility of managers is to achieve high performance by balancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define management and describe two important ideas expressed in the definition.

Accepted Answer

Management is defined as the attainment

Question 3

The degree to which the organization achieves a stated goal is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The degree to which the organization achieves...

Question 4

The rise of virtual work has led to a decline in organizational hierarchies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When an organization is deliberately structured, it is designed to achieve some outcome, such as making a profit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organization's goals refers to controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Department heads and division managers are examples of _____ managers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Department heads and division managers are examples...

Question 8

Which of these can best describe organizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assigning responsibility for task accomplishment 
B)  Using influence to motivate employees 
C)  Monitoring activities and making corrections 
D)  Selecting goals and ways to attain them 
E)  None of these 
A)  Assigning responsibility for task accomplishment 
B)  Using influence to motivate employees 
C)  Monitoring activities and making corrections 
D)  Selecting goals and ways to attain them 
E)  None of these

Question 9

Most top executives routinely work at least 12 hours a day and spend 50 percent or more of their time travelling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which skill includes highly specialized knowledge and analytical ability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptual 
B)  Human 
C)  Technical 
D)  Controlling 
E)  Planning 
A)  Conceptual 
B)  Human 
C)  Technical 
D)  Controlling 
E)  Planning

Question 11

The nature of management is to control and dictate others in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The nature of management is to cope with _____ and far-reaching challenges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nature of management is to cope...

Question 13

Monitoring activities and making corrections are part of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

_____ managers are directly responsible for the production of goods and services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ managers are directly responsible for the...

Question 15

In today's turbulent and hypercompetitive global environment, managers must help their companies innovate more than ever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the four management functions.

Accepted Answer

Planning means defining goals for future

Question 17

A social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A social entity that is goal directed...

Question 18

Manager least enjoy activities such as controlling subordinates and managing time pressures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Controlling involves monitoring employee's activities and taking corrective action as necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following refers to the optimum amount of resources used to achieve an organization's goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effectiveness 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Performance 
D)  Efficiency 
E)  Management 
A)  Effectiveness 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Performance 
D)  Efficiency 
E)  Management

The ultimate responsibility of managers is to achieve high performance by balancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Define management and describe two important ideas expressed in the definition.

The degree to which the organization achieves a stated goal is called _____.

The rise of virtual work has led to a decline in organizational hierarchies.

When an organization is deliberately structured, it is designed to achieve some outcome, such as making a profit.

The use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organization's goals refers to controlling.

Department heads and division managers are examples of _____ managers.

Which of these can best describe organizing?

Most top executives routinely work at least 12 hours a day and spend 50 percent or more of their time travelling.

Which skill includes highly specialized knowledge and analytical ability?

The nature of management is to control and dictate others in an organization.

The nature of management is to cope with _____ and far-reaching challenges.

Monitoring activities and making corrections are part of:

_____ managers are directly responsible for the production of goods and services.

In today's turbulent and hypercompetitive global environment, managers must help their companies innovate more than ever.

Describe the four management functions.

A social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured is called a(n) _____.

Manager least enjoy activities such as controlling subordinates and managing time pressures.

Controlling involves monitoring employee's activities and taking corrective action as necessary.

Which of the following refers to the optimum amount of resources used to achieve an organization's goal?

The Evolution of Management Thinking

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 1: Introduction to Management

The ultimate responsibility of managers is to achieve high performance by balancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Define management and describe two important ideas expressed in the definition.

The degree to which the organization achieves a stated goal is called _____.

The rise of virtual work has led to a decline in organizational hierarchies.

When an organization is deliberately structured, it is designed to achieve some outcome, such as making a profit.

The use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organization's goals refers to controlling.

Department heads and division managers are examples of _____ managers.

Which of these can best describe organizing?

Most top executives routinely work at least 12 hours a day and spend 50 percent or more of their time travelling.

Which skill includes highly specialized knowledge and analytical ability?

The nature of management is to control and dictate others in an organization.

The nature of management is to cope with _____ and far-reaching challenges.

Monitoring activities and making corrections are part of:

_____ managers are directly responsible for the production of goods and services.

In today's turbulent and hypercompetitive global environment, managers must help their companies innovate more than ever.

Describe the four management functions.

A social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured is called a(n) _____.

Manager least enjoy activities such as controlling subordinates and managing time pressures.

Controlling involves monitoring employee's activities and taking corrective action as necessary.

Which of the following refers to the optimum amount of resources used to achieve an organization's goal?

The Evolution of Management Thinking

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

Filters