Exam 1: Innovative Management for a Changing World

Scenario - Barry Miller The promotion to first line manager took place just six weeks ago for Barry Miller. He was well qualified for the promotion, but the new job still required a lot of training. One of the challenges has been to coordinate the production of his team with the needs of the sales department and with the availability of raw materials from his suppliers. Setting priorities and developing schedules to accomplish the work is a part of Barry's job that he has really enjoyed. The challenges to maintain high rapport and to build a strong team with his employees have already brought him a lot of satisfaction. In reflecting about the last six weeks, Barry concludes that he is very happy about his new job. -By maintaining information links,Barry Miller was exhibiting the interpersonal role of

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Question 201

A(n)____________________ would be responsible for performing ceremonial and symbolic duties such as greeting visitors and signing legal documents.

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Question 202

Jessica was recently praised by her supervisor for displaying superior customer service during an encounter with a problem customer. This is an example of organizational:

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Question 203

The acceptance theory of authority states that people have free will and can choose whether to follow management orders.

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Question 204

Which of these is a subfield of the classical management perspective that emphasized scientifically determined changes in management practices as the solution to improving labor productivity?

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Question 205

The individual performer is a generalist and coordinates a broad range of activities.

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Question 206

Organizing means creating a shared culture and values.

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Question 207

A subfield of the classical management perspective that focused on the total organization rather than the individual worker,delineating the management functions of planning,organizing,commanding,coordinating,and controlling is called ____________________.

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Question 208

If a manager finds several new competitors on the horizon,he or she may need to spend more time in the ____________________ role.

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Question 209

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

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Question 210

By calculating the amount of resources used to produce a single automobile at a manufacturing plant,managers are determining organizational effectiveness.

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Question 211

____ is considered the "father of scientific management."

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Question 212

Mary Parker Follett contributed to which field?

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Question 213

____________________ collect and manage large amounts of data about customers and make them available to employees,enabling better decision making and superior customer service.

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Question 214

____ is not a force affecting transition from the old workplace to the new workplace.

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Question 215

To meet the needs of the organization,all managers carry out the three major categories of roles.They are: ,,and roles.

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Question 216

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Taylor's Scientific Management.

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Question 217

Which of these is the use of influence to motivate employees to achieve organizational goals?

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Question 218

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

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Question 219

Success in the new workplace depends on the strength and quality of independent employees.

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A(n)____________________ would be responsible for performing ceremonial and symbolic duties such as greeting visitors and signing legal documents.

Jessica was recently praised by her supervisor for displaying superior customer service during an encounter with a problem customer. This is an example of organizational:

The acceptance theory of authority states that people have free will and can choose whether to follow management orders.

Which of these is a subfield of the classical management perspective that emphasized scientifically determined changes in management practices as the solution to improving labor productivity?

The individual performer is a generalist and coordinates a broad range of activities.

Organizing means creating a shared culture and values.

A subfield of the classical management perspective that focused on the total organization rather than the individual worker,delineating the management functions of planning,organizing,commanding,coordinating,and controlling is called ____________________.

If a manager finds several new competitors on the horizon,he or she may need to spend more time in the ____________________ role.

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

By calculating the amount of resources used to produce a single automobile at a manufacturing plant,managers are determining organizational effectiveness.

____ is considered the "father of scientific management."

Mary Parker Follett contributed to which field?

____________________ collect and manage large amounts of data about customers and make them available to employees,enabling better decision making and superior customer service.

____ is not a force affecting transition from the old workplace to the new workplace.

To meet the needs of the organization,all managers carry out the three major categories of roles.They are: ,,and roles.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Taylor's Scientific Management.

Which of these is the use of influence to motivate employees to achieve organizational goals?

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

Success in the new workplace depends on the strength and quality of independent employees.

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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Exam 1: Innovative Management for a Changing World

A(n)____________________ would be responsible for performing ceremonial and symbolic duties such as greeting visitors and signing legal documents.

Jessica was recently praised by her supervisor for displaying superior customer service during an encounter with a problem customer. This is an example of organizational:

The acceptance theory of authority states that people have free will and can choose whether to follow management orders.

Which of these is a subfield of the classical management perspective that emphasized scientifically determined changes in management practices as the solution to improving labor productivity?

The individual performer is a generalist and coordinates a broad range of activities.

Organizing means creating a shared culture and values.

A subfield of the classical management perspective that focused on the total organization rather than the individual worker,delineating the management functions of planning,organizing,commanding,coordinating,and controlling is called ____________________.

If a manager finds several new competitors on the horizon,he or she may need to spend more time in the ____________________ role.

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

By calculating the amount of resources used to produce a single automobile at a manufacturing plant,managers are determining organizational effectiveness.

____ is considered the "father of scientific management."

Mary Parker Follett contributed to which field?

____________________ collect and manage large amounts of data about customers and make them available to employees,enabling better decision making and superior customer service.

____ is not a force affecting transition from the old workplace to the new workplace.

To meet the needs of the organization,all managers carry out the three major categories of roles.They are: ____,____,and ____ roles.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Taylor's Scientific Management.

Which of these is the use of influence to motivate employees to achieve organizational goals?

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

Success in the new workplace depends on the strength and quality of independent employees.

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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To meet the needs of the organization,all managers carry out the three major categories of roles.They are: ,,and roles.