Question 1

In the spokesperson role,a manager forwards information to other organization members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The attainment of organizational goals through planning,organizing,leading and controlling reflects the essence of the management process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n)____________________ perspective provides a broader way of thinking,a way of searching for patterns and determining whether they recur across time periods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ perspective provides a broader way of...

Question 4

Of all management duties,one of the things managers like the least is:

Accepted Answer

A)  financial planning 
B)  controlling activities 
C)  planning for future decisions 
D)  handling paperwork 
E)  networking 
A)  financial planning 
B)  controlling activities 
C)  planning for future decisions 
D)  handling paperwork 
E)  networking

Question 5

By definition,an organization is considered ___________ because it is made up of two or more people.

Accepted Answer

A)  efficient 
B)  a social entity 
C)  effective 
D)  goal-directed 
E)  deliberately structured 
A)  efficient 
B)  a social entity 
C)  effective 
D)  goal-directed 
E)  deliberately structured

Question 6

The ____ refers to a chain of authority extending from top to the bottom of the organization and including every employee.

Accepted Answer

A)  unity of command 
B)  division of labor 
C)  unity of direction 
D)  scalar chain 
E)  None of these 
A)  unity of command 
B)  division of labor 
C)  unity of direction 
D)  scalar chain 
E)  None of these

Question 7

____________________ 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 departments,delegating...

Question 8

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 9

Managers in not-for-profit organizations,according to research,should place less emphasis on the roles of spokesperson,leader,and resource allocator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____________________ skills refers to the manager's ability to work with and through other people and to work effectively as a group member.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ skills refers to the manager's ability...

Question 11

____________________ is concerned with defining goals for future organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is concerned with defining goals for...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Conceptual

Question 13

Strong anti-American sentiments in many parts of the world exemplify the effect of

Accepted Answer

A)  economic forces. 
B)  political forces. 
C)  demographic forces. 
D)  technological forces. 
E)  human relations forces. 
A)  economic forces. 
B)  political forces. 
C)  demographic forces. 
D)  technological forces. 
E)  human relations forces.

Question 14

The ____________________ view of management is an integration of the case and universalist viewpoints.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ view of management is an...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  specialist; generalist 
B)  "leader"; doer 
C)  generalist; specialist 
D)  producer; expert 
E)  communicator; operator 
A)  specialist; generalist 
B)  "leader"; doer 
C)  generalist; specialist 
D)  producer; expert 
E)  communicator; operator

Question 16

Selecting goals and ways to attain them refers to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

One of the things managers enjoy doing the most is:

Accepted Answer

A)  financial planning 
B)  controlling activities 
C)  planning for future decisions 
D)  leading others 
E)  hiring new employees 
A)  financial planning 
B)  controlling activities 
C)  planning for future decisions 
D)  leading others 
E)  hiring new employees

Question 18

For a widget manufacturing company,worker-hours per widget is a measure of

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational effectiveness. 
B)  organizational performance. 
C)  organizational efficiency. 
D)  organizational structure. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  organizational effectiveness. 
B)  organizational performance. 
C)  organizational efficiency. 
D)  organizational structure. 
E)  none of these.

Question 19

Organizations are increasingly shifting significant chunks of what were once considered core functions to outsiders via outsourcing,joint ventures,and other complex alliances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries saw the development of which management perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  The human relations movement 
B)  The behavioral sciences approach 
C)  The classical perspective 
D)  The quantitative management approach 
E)  The TQM approach 
A)  The human relations movement 
B)  The behavioral sciences approach 
C)  The classical perspective 
D)  The quantitative management approach 
E)  The TQM approach

In the spokesperson role,a manager forwards information to other organization members.

The attainment of organizational goals through planning,organizing,leading and controlling reflects the essence of the management process.

A(n)____________________ perspective provides a broader way of thinking,a way of searching for patterns and determining whether they recur across time periods.

Of all management duties,one of the things managers like the least is:

By definition,an organization is considered ___________ because it is made up of two or more people.

The ____ refers to a chain of authority extending from top to the bottom of the organization and including every employee.

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

Which of the following is not a function of management?

Managers in not-for-profit organizations,according to research,should place less emphasis on the roles of spokesperson,leader,and resource allocator.

____________________ skills refers to the manager's ability to work with and through other people and to work effectively as a group member.

____________________ is concerned with defining goals for future organizational performance.

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

Strong anti-American sentiments in many parts of the world exemplify the effect of

The ____________________ view of management is an integration of the case and universalist viewpoints.

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

Selecting goals and ways to attain them refers to

One of the things managers enjoy doing the most is:

For a widget manufacturing company,worker-hours per widget is a measure of

Organizations are increasingly shifting significant chunks of what were once considered core functions to outsiders via outsourcing,joint ventures,and other complex alliances.

The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries saw the development of which management perspective?

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

Filters

Exam 1: Innovative Management for a Changing World

In the spokesperson role,a manager forwards information to other organization members.

The attainment of organizational goals through planning,organizing,leading and controlling reflects the essence of the management process.

A(n)____________________ perspective provides a broader way of thinking,a way of searching for patterns and determining whether they recur across time periods.

Of all management duties,one of the things managers like the least is:

By definition,an organization is considered ___________ because it is made up of two or more people.

The ____ refers to a chain of authority extending from top to the bottom of the organization and including every employee.

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

Which of the following is not a function of management?

Managers in not-for-profit organizations,according to research,should place less emphasis on the roles of spokesperson,leader,and resource allocator.

____________________ skills refers to the manager's ability to work with and through other people and to work effectively as a group member.

____________________ is concerned with defining goals for future organizational performance.

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

Strong anti-American sentiments in many parts of the world exemplify the effect of

The ____________________ view of management is an integration of the case and universalist viewpoints.

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

Selecting goals and ways to attain them refers to

One of the things managers enjoy doing the most is:

For a widget manufacturing company,worker-hours per widget is a measure of

Organizations are increasingly shifting significant chunks of what were once considered core functions to outsiders via outsourcing,joint ventures,and other complex alliances.

The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries saw the development of which management perspective?

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

Filters

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