Question 1

Describe the differences in the traditional process of job design, and the processes organizations are considering today.

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, job design was based on p

Question 2

The three informational roles primarily concerned with the information aspects of managerial work are: _______________, ________________, and ___________________.

Accepted Answer

monitor, d

Question 3

The Body Shop adopted a CSR approach going to great lengths to ensure that its business is ecologically sustainable. Why has their approach been successful?

Accepted Answer

Consumers pay premium prices f

Question 4

In terms of principles of management, one can think of leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic management as answering questions about "who," "what," and "how."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Professor Minztberg identified ten roles common to the work of all managers. They are divided into three groups: _________, ___________, and ____________.

Accepted Answer

interperso

Question 6

The structure of an organization is usually represented:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the job design. 
B)  in the chain of command. 
C)  in the operational plan. 
D)  in the tactical plan. 
A)  in the job design. 
B)  in the chain of command. 
C)  in the operational plan. 
D)  in the tactical plan.

Question 7

Common arguments against corporate social responsibility argue that:

Accepted Answer

A)  CSR detracts from the fundamental economic role of businesses. 
B)  CSR does not achieve a triple bottom line. 
C)  there is no positive relationship between CSR and shareholder returns. 
D)  there are no financial benefits of social or environmental initiatives. 
A)  CSR detracts from the fundamental economic role of businesses. 
B)  CSR does not achieve a triple bottom line. 
C)  there is no positive relationship between CSR and shareholder returns. 
D)  there are no financial benefits of social or environmental initiatives.

Question 8

Entrepreneurship is defined as the recognition and implementation of a good idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Empowerment is the process of enabling or authorizing an individual to think, behave, take action, and control work and decision making in ______________ ways.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Empowerment is the process of enabling or...

Question 10

Organizational design decisions are made about:

Accepted Answer

A)  the structure of an organization. 
B)  the strategies of an organization. 
C)  the environment of an organization. 
D)  the various roles in an organization. 
A)  the structure of an organization. 
B)  the strategies of an organization. 
C)  the environment of an organization. 
D)  the various roles in an organization.

Question 11

Decisions made about the structure of an organization are generally referred to as operational planning decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There are many different types of plans and planning in an organization. Name three mentioned in the text and explain the purpose of each.

Accepted Answer

Strategic planning involves analyzing co

Question 13

Strategic management is the body of knowledge that answers questions about the development and implementation of ____________.
Short

Accepted Answer

The answer of Strategic management is the body of knowledge...

Question 14

Explain the three steps involved in controlling in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Establishing performance stand

Question 15

_____ often refers to "the art of getting things done through the efforts of other people."

Accepted Answer

A)  Management 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Empowerment 
D)  Development 
A)  Management 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Empowerment 
D)  Development

Question 16

Three different types of planning used in the function of management are:

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic, tactical, and operational. 
B)  strategic, organizational design, and job design. 
C)  job design, job enrichment, and teamwork. 
D)  strategic, organizational design, and operational. 
A)  strategic, tactical, and operational. 
B)  strategic, organizational design, and job design. 
C)  job design, job enrichment, and teamwork. 
D)  strategic, organizational design, and operational.

Question 17

What is the major function of organizing in organizations?

Accepted Answer

Organizing is the function of management

Question 18

The purpose of assembling a team is:

Accepted Answer

A)  To work on agendas in the context of a group 
B)  To accomplish bigger goals that would not be possible for the individual working alone. 
C)  To increase mutual cooperation between competing factions 
D)  Gather together a group of individuals and mold them into an effective team 
A)  To work on agendas in the context of a group 
B)  To accomplish bigger goals that would not be possible for the individual working alone. 
C)  To increase mutual cooperation between competing factions 
D)  Gather together a group of individuals and mold them into an effective team

Question 19

Tactical planning is designed to develop:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific action steps that support the strategic plan. 
B)  specific action steps to develop the strategic plan. 
C)  specific action steps to implement the strategic plan. 
D)  the organization's mission and objectives for the strategic plan. 
A)  specific action steps that support the strategic plan. 
B)  specific action steps to develop the strategic plan. 
C)  specific action steps to implement the strategic plan. 
D)  the organization's mission and objectives for the strategic plan.

Question 20

A _____ is a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve the team agenda.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is a cohesive coalition of...

Describe the differences in the traditional process of job design, and the processes organizations are considering today.

The three informational roles primarily concerned with the information aspects of managerial work are: _, , and _____.

The Body Shop adopted a CSR approach going to great lengths to ensure that its business is ecologically sustainable. Why has their approach been successful?

In terms of principles of management, one can think of leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic management as answering questions about "who," "what," and "how."

Professor Minztberg identified ten roles common to the work of all managers. They are divided into three groups: ___, _, and ________.

The structure of an organization is usually represented:

Common arguments against corporate social responsibility argue that:

Entrepreneurship is defined as the recognition and implementation of a good idea.

Empowerment is the process of enabling or authorizing an individual to think, behave, take action, and control work and decision making in ______________ ways.

Organizational design decisions are made about:

Decisions made about the structure of an organization are generally referred to as operational planning decisions.

There are many different types of plans and planning in an organization. Name three mentioned in the text and explain the purpose of each.

Strategic management is the body of knowledge that answers questions about the development and implementation of ____________. Short

Explain the three steps involved in controlling in an organization.

_____ often refers to "the art of getting things done through the efforts of other people."

Three different types of planning used in the function of management are:

What is the major function of organizing in organizations?

The purpose of assembling a team is:

Tactical planning is designed to develop:

A _____ is a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve the team agenda.

History, Globalization, and Ethics

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

Motivating Employees

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategic Management

Leading People and Organizations

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structure and Change

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

The Essentials of Control

Goals and Objectives

Strategic Human Resource Management

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Exam 1: Introduction to Principles of Management

Describe the differences in the traditional process of job design, and the processes organizations are considering today.

The three informational roles primarily concerned with the information aspects of managerial work are: _______________, ________________, and ___________________.

The Body Shop adopted a CSR approach going to great lengths to ensure that its business is ecologically sustainable. Why has their approach been successful?

In terms of principles of management, one can think of leadership, entrepreneurship, and strategic management as answering questions about "who," "what," and "how."

Professor Minztberg identified ten roles common to the work of all managers. They are divided into three groups: _________, ___________, and ____________.

The structure of an organization is usually represented:

Common arguments against corporate social responsibility argue that:

Entrepreneurship is defined as the recognition and implementation of a good idea.

Empowerment is the process of enabling or authorizing an individual to think, behave, take action, and control work and decision making in ______________ ways.

Organizational design decisions are made about:

Decisions made about the structure of an organization are generally referred to as operational planning decisions.

There are many different types of plans and planning in an organization. Name three mentioned in the text and explain the purpose of each.

Strategic management is the body of knowledge that answers questions about the development and implementation of ____________. Short

Explain the three steps involved in controlling in an organization.

_____ often refers to "the art of getting things done through the efforts of other people."

Three different types of planning used in the function of management are:

What is the major function of organizing in organizations?

The purpose of assembling a team is:

Tactical planning is designed to develop:

A _____ is a cohesive coalition of people working together to achieve the team agenda.

History, Globalization, and Ethics

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

Motivating Employees

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategic Management

Leading People and Organizations

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structure and Change

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

The Essentials of Control

Goals and Objectives

Strategic Human Resource Management

Filters

The three informational roles primarily concerned with the information aspects of managerial work are: _, , and _____.

Professor Minztberg identified ten roles common to the work of all managers. They are divided into three groups: ___, _, and ________.