Question 1

The management function that involves the use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organization's goals is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The management function that involves the use...

Question 2

Allocating resources across the organization is part of the organizing management function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Human communication skills are important to which managerial levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Top managers 
B)  Middle managers 
C)  First-line managers 
D)  Independent directors 
E)  All of these 
A)  Top managers 
B)  Middle managers 
C)  First-line managers 
D)  Independent directors 
E)  All of these

Question 4

List the three management skills necessary to perform effectively in organizations.

Accepted Answer

Conceptual

Question 5

Becoming a successful manager means thinking in terms of building teams and networks, becoming a motivator and organizer within a highly interdependent system of people and work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify the four functions of management.

Accepted Answer

Planning,

Question 7

Not-for-profit organizations, such as The Red Cross and the Girl Guides, represent a major application of management talent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the role of the negotiator?

Accepted Answer

A)  The negotiator role involves formal negotiations and bargaining to attain outcomes for the manager's unit of responsibility 
B)  The negotiator role involves seeking current information from many sources 
C)  The negotiator role involves the initiation of change 
D)  The negotiator role involves resolving conflicts among subordinates or between the manager's department and other departments 
E)  The negotiator role pertains to the development of information sources both inside and outside the organization 
A)  The negotiator role involves formal negotiations and bargaining to attain outcomes for the manager's unit of responsibility 
B)  The negotiator role involves seeking current information from many sources 
C)  The negotiator role involves the initiation of change 
D)  The negotiator role involves resolving conflicts among subordinates or between the manager's department and other departments 
E)  The negotiator role pertains to the development of information sources both inside and outside the organization

Question 9

Which of the following managers are responsible for the entire organization:

Accepted Answer

A)  Top managers 
B)  Middle managers 
C)  First-line managers 
D)  Controlling managers 
E)  Organizing managers 
A)  Top managers 
B)  Middle managers 
C)  First-line managers 
D)  Controlling managers 
E)  Organizing managers

Question 10

_____ is the understanding of and proficiency in the performance of specific disciplines.

Accepted Answer

A)  Human skill 
B)  Conceptual skill 
C)  Interpersonal skill 
D)  Technical skill 
E)  Leadership skill 
A)  Human skill 
B)  Conceptual skill 
C)  Interpersonal skill 
D)  Technical skill 
E)  Leadership skill

Question 11

Companies can survive over the long run without innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Middle managers are responsible for setting organizational goals, defining strategies for achieving them and making decisions that affect the entire organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ managers are responsible for departments that perform a single functional task and have employees with similar training and skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  Top 
B)  Middle 
C)  First-line 
D)  Bottom 
E)  Functional 
A)  Top 
B)  Middle 
C)  First-line 
D)  Bottom 
E)  Functional

Question 14

Technological advances have resulted in employees becoming more empowered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Individual identity includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalist, coordination of diverse tasks 
B)  Getting things done through others 
C)  Working relatively independently 
D)  building networks 
E)  Works in highly interdependent manner 
A)  Generalist, coordination of diverse tasks 
B)  Getting things done through others 
C)  Working relatively independently 
D)  building networks 
E)  Works in highly interdependent manner

Question 16

Which of the following is not a function of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan 
B)  Control 
C)  Organize 
D)  Lead 
E)  Performance 
A)  Plan 
B)  Control 
C)  Organize 
D)  Lead 
E)  Performance

Question 17

Organizing means defining goals for future organizational performance and deciding on the tasks and resources needed to attain them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

With setting priorities and setting schedules, Barry was participating in the decisional role of:

Accepted Answer

A)  entrepreneur. 
B)  disturbance handler. 
C)  disseminator. 
D)  resource allocator. 
E)  monitor. 
A)  entrepreneur. 
B)  disturbance handler. 
C)  disseminator. 
D)  resource allocator. 
E)  monitor.

Question 19

_____ involves assigning tasks, grouping tasks into departments, delegating authority and allocating resources across the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ involves assigning tasks, grouping tasks into...

Question 20

The individual performer is a(n) _____; whereas, the manager has to be a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

specialist

The management function that involves the use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organization's goals is referred to as _____.

Allocating resources across the organization is part of the organizing management function.

Human communication skills are important to which managerial levels?

List the three management skills necessary to perform effectively in organizations.

Becoming a successful manager means thinking in terms of building teams and networks, becoming a motivator and organizer within a highly interdependent system of people and work.

Identify the four functions of management.

Not-for-profit organizations, such as The Red Cross and the Girl Guides, represent a major application of management talent.

What is the role of the negotiator?

Which of the following managers are responsible for the entire organization:

_____ is the understanding of and proficiency in the performance of specific disciplines.

Companies can survive over the long run without innovation.

Middle managers are responsible for setting organizational goals, defining strategies for achieving them and making decisions that affect the entire organization.

_____ managers are responsible for departments that perform a single functional task and have employees with similar training and skills.

Technological advances have resulted in employees becoming more empowered.

Individual identity includes which of the following?

Which of the following is not a function of management?

Organizing means defining goals for future organizational performance and deciding on the tasks and resources needed to attain them.

With setting priorities and setting schedules, Barry was participating in the decisional role of:

_____ involves assigning tasks, grouping tasks into departments, delegating authority and allocating resources across the organization.

The individual performer is a(n) _; whereas, the manager has to be a(n) _.

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

Exam 1: Introduction to Management

The management function that involves the use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organization's goals is referred to as _____.

Allocating resources across the organization is part of the organizing management function.

Human communication skills are important to which managerial levels?

List the three management skills necessary to perform effectively in organizations.

Becoming a successful manager means thinking in terms of building teams and networks, becoming a motivator and organizer within a highly interdependent system of people and work.

Identify the four functions of management.

Not-for-profit organizations, such as The Red Cross and the Girl Guides, represent a major application of management talent.

What is the role of the negotiator?

Which of the following managers are responsible for the entire organization:

_____ is the understanding of and proficiency in the performance of specific disciplines.

Companies can survive over the long run without innovation.

Middle managers are responsible for setting organizational goals, defining strategies for achieving them and making decisions that affect the entire organization.

_____ managers are responsible for departments that perform a single functional task and have employees with similar training and skills.

Technological advances have resulted in employees becoming more empowered.

Individual identity includes which of the following?

Which of the following is not a function of management?

Organizing means defining goals for future organizational performance and deciding on the tasks and resources needed to attain them.

With setting priorities and setting schedules, Barry was participating in the decisional role of:

_____ involves assigning tasks, grouping tasks into departments, delegating authority and allocating resources across the organization.

The individual performer is a(n) _____; whereas, the manager has to be a(n) _____.

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

The individual performer is a(n) _; whereas, the manager has to be a(n) _.