Question 1

The primary purpose of the management process is to

Accepted Answer

A)  develop organizational goals and make logical decisions. 
B)  achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively. 
C)  ensure that all employees are working together effectively. 
D)  organize the various functions in a logical manner. 
E)  make sure things go as planned. 
A)  develop organizational goals and make logical decisions. 
B)  achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively. 
C)  ensure that all employees are working together effectively. 
D)  organize the various functions in a logical manner. 
E)  make sure things go as planned.

Question 2

In most organizations, the ____ level of management contains the largest number of managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  first-line supervision 
B)  administrative management 
C)  top management 
D)  middle management 
E)  production management 
A)  first-line supervision 
B)  administrative management 
C)  top management 
D)  middle management 
E)  production management

Question 3

Identify and describe the three levels of management.

Accepted Answer

The three levels of management are top-l

Question 4

Management is practiced in

Accepted Answer

A)  Indiana Heart Hospital. 
B)  the Catholic Church. 
C)  the International Olympic Committee. 
D)  McDonald's. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  Indiana Heart Hospital. 
B)  the Catholic Church. 
C)  the International Olympic Committee. 
D)  McDonald's. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 5

The management skills required for success in the not-for-profit sector are essentially the same as the for-profit sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Interpersonal skills are likely to be especially important to managers who are most often called upon to perform the ____ role.

Accepted Answer

A)  entrepreneur 
B)  negotiator 
C)  resource allocator 
D)  leader 
E)  analyst 
A)  entrepreneur 
B)  negotiator 
C)  resource allocator 
D)  leader 
E)  analyst

Question 7

If you were to study every management book, you could then step into a top management position and immediately be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The correct sequence in which a manager should accomplish the four basic management functions

Accepted Answer

A)  is planning − organizing − leading − controlling. 
B)  is organizing − planning − leading − controlling. 
C)  is organizing − leading − planning − controlling. 
D)  is leading − controlling − organizing − planning. 
E)  depends on the prevailing circumstances. 
A)  is planning − organizing − leading − controlling. 
B)  is organizing − planning − leading − controlling. 
C)  is organizing − leading − planning − controlling. 
D)  is leading − controlling − organizing − planning. 
E)  depends on the prevailing circumstances.

Question 9

Rebecca worked 20 hours and produced 50 units of a product. Randy worked 15 hours and produced 50 units of the same product. Compared to Randy, Rebecca was

Accepted Answer

A)  equally efficient but not as effective. 
B)  equally effective and efficient. 
C)  of unknown effectiveness but not as efficient. 
D)  neither effective nor efficient. 
E)  busy managing other workers. 
A)  equally efficient but not as effective. 
B)  equally effective and efficient. 
C)  of unknown effectiveness but not as efficient. 
D)  neither effective nor efficient. 
E)  busy managing other workers.

Question 10

The concept of a management role is similar to the role an actor plays in a theatrical production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Use  examples to support or refute the following statement, " The manager's job is unpredictable and fraught with challenges, but it is also filled with opportunities to make a difference."

Accepted Answer

The statement that "The manager's job is

Question 12

____________________ refers to differences among people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to differences among people....

Question 13

The News Corporation, Smile Train, Delta Airlines and Gucci are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucracies. 
B)  not-for-profit corporations. 
C)  organizations. 
D)  managerial diversity. 
E)  centralized units of operation. 
A)  bureaucracies. 
B)  not-for-profit corporations. 
C)  organizations. 
D)  managerial diversity. 
E)  centralized units of operation.

Question 14

An example of a physical resource is the drilling platform used by an oil company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe three characteristics of the new workplace emerging in organizations today.

Accepted Answer

1. Remote work flexibility: The new work

Question 16

Sealed Air packages food.  Donna is the executive responsible for maintaining good relations with environmental groups. She works with them to promote recycling of food packaging.  She is filling the ____ role.

Accepted Answer

A)  figurehead 
B)  leader 
C)  liaison 
D)  negotiator 
E)  entrepreneur 
A)  figurehead 
B)  leader 
C)  liaison 
D)  negotiator 
E)  entrepreneur

Question 17

Efficient managers  make the right decisions and successfully implement them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Leading means setting an organization's goals and deciding how best to achieve them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Jerome Peribere, CEO of Sealed Air, announced that the company was moving to Charlotte, NC. He was performing the managerial role of

Accepted Answer

A)  liaison. 
B)  spokesperson. 
C)  leader. 
D)  disseminator. 
E)  monitor. 
A)  liaison. 
B)  spokesperson. 
C)  leader. 
D)  disseminator. 
E)  monitor.

Question 20

Ken and Jan Robelot have started an organization to sell Kenny's Cajun Popcorn, a peppery-flavored popcorn. The startup process for this organization included

Accepted Answer

A)  deciding on a product to make. 
B)  identifying potential competitors for the flavored popcorn. 
C)  finding an initial location in which to house the organization. 
D)  making financial arrangements to order supplies. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  deciding on a product to make. 
B)  identifying potential competitors for the flavored popcorn. 
C)  finding an initial location in which to house the organization. 
D)  making financial arrangements to order supplies. 
E)  All of these choices

The primary purpose of the management process is to

In most organizations, the ____ level of management contains the largest number of managers.

Identify and describe the three levels of management.

Management is practiced in

The management skills required for success in the not-for-profit sector are essentially the same as the for-profit sector.

Interpersonal skills are likely to be especially important to managers who are most often called upon to perform the ____ role.

If you were to study every management book, you could then step into a top management position and immediately be effective.

The correct sequence in which a manager should accomplish the four basic management functions

Rebecca worked 20 hours and produced 50 units of a product. Randy worked 15 hours and produced 50 units of the same product. Compared to Randy, Rebecca was

The concept of a management role is similar to the role an actor plays in a theatrical production.

Use examples to support or refute the following statement, " The manager's job is unpredictable and fraught with challenges, but it is also filled with opportunities to make a difference."

____________________ refers to differences among people.

The News Corporation, Smile Train, Delta Airlines and Gucci are all examples of

An example of a physical resource is the drilling platform used by an oil company.

Describe three characteristics of the new workplace emerging in organizations today.

Sealed Air packages food. Donna is the executive responsible for maintaining good relations with environmental groups. She works with them to promote recycling of food packaging. She is filling the ____ role.

Efficient managers make the right decisions and successfully implement them.

Leading means setting an organization's goals and deciding how best to achieve them.

Jerome Peribere, CEO of Sealed Air, announced that the company was moving to Charlotte, NC. He was performing the managerial role of

Ken and Jan Robelot have started an organization to sell Kenny's Cajun Popcorn, a peppery-flavored popcorn. The startup process for this organization included

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 1: Managing and the Managers Job

The primary purpose of the management process is to

In most organizations, the ____ level of management contains the largest number of managers.

Identify and describe the three levels of management.

Management is practiced in

The management skills required for success in the not-for-profit sector are essentially the same as the for-profit sector.

Interpersonal skills are likely to be especially important to managers who are most often called upon to perform the ____ role.

If you were to study every management book, you could then step into a top management position and immediately be effective.

The correct sequence in which a manager should accomplish the four basic management functions

Rebecca worked 20 hours and produced 50 units of a product. Randy worked 15 hours and produced 50 units of the same product. Compared to Randy, Rebecca was

The concept of a management role is similar to the role an actor plays in a theatrical production.

Use examples to support or refute the following statement, " The manager's job is unpredictable and fraught with challenges, but it is also filled with opportunities to make a difference."

____________________ refers to differences among people.

The News Corporation, Smile Train, Delta Airlines and Gucci are all examples of

An example of a physical resource is the drilling platform used by an oil company.

Describe three characteristics of the new workplace emerging in organizations today.

Sealed Air packages food. Donna is the executive responsible for maintaining good relations with environmental groups. She works with them to promote recycling of food packaging. She is filling the ____ role.

Efficient managers make the right decisions and successfully implement them.

Leading means setting an organization's goals and deciding how best to achieve them.

Jerome Peribere, CEO of Sealed Air, announced that the company was moving to Charlotte, NC. He was performing the managerial role of

Ken and Jan Robelot have started an organization to sell Kenny's Cajun Popcorn, a peppery-flavored popcorn. The startup process for this organization included

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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