Question 1

Kaizen refers to an innovation mindset,used widely by Indian companies,that strives to meet customers' immediate needs quickly and inexpensively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The concept that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept that the whole is greater...

Question 3

Beth Brant,production supervisor at Trustworthy Tools Mfg.,Inc.believes that her employees dislike work,avoid responsibility,and therefore they need to be controlled and directed.Beth is a

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory X manager. 
B)  Theory Y manager. 
C)  realistic manager. 
D)  Theory Z manager. 
E)  Theory J manager. 
A)  Theory X manager. 
B)  Theory Y manager. 
C)  realistic manager. 
D)  Theory Z manager. 
E)  Theory J manager.

Question 4

In the new workplace,managers should focus on developing teamwork,collaboration,and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the three categories of managerial roles and explain how do they differ.

Accepted Answer

The three categories of managerial roles

Question 6

When senior managers at Gap,Inc.decided to become the number one service-quality clothing company in the world,they were engaging in the management function of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The nature of management is to cope with ____________________ and far-reaching challenges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nature of management is to cope...

Question 8

The management science perspective applies all of the following to managerial problems EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  statistics. 
B)  qualitative techniques. 
C)  mathematics. 
D)  quantitative techniques. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  statistics. 
B)  qualitative techniques. 
C)  mathematics. 
D)  quantitative techniques. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 9

Which of the following includes the manager identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialist, performs specific tasks 
B)  Gets things done through own efforts 
C)  An individual actor 
D)  A network builder 
E)  Works relatively independently 
A)  Specialist, performs specific tasks 
B)  Gets things done through own efforts 
C)  An individual actor 
D)  A network builder 
E)  Works relatively independently

Question 10

__________ specifies a goal of no more than 3.4 defects per million parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Benchmarking 
B)  Total quality management 
C)  Six sigma 
D)  Balanced scorecard 
E)  Jugaad 
A)  Benchmarking 
B)  Total quality management 
C)  Six sigma 
D)  Balanced scorecard 
E)  Jugaad

Question 11

According to research,managers most enjoy activities such as leading others,networking,and leading innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Fayol,similar activities in an organization should be grouped together under one manager.This administrative principle is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Fayol,similar activities in an organization...

Question 13

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.
-The managerial skill that is least important at Barry's middle-level management position is

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual. 
B)  human. 
C)  technical. 
D)  all of these skills are vital. 
E)  none of these skills are important. 
A)  conceptual. 
B)  human. 
C)  technical. 
D)  all of these skills are vital. 
E)  none of these skills are important.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  individual workers 
B)  independent teams 
C)  followers 
D)  collaborative relationships 
E)  vendors 
A)  individual workers 
B)  independent teams 
C)  followers 
D)  collaborative relationships 
E)  vendors

Question 15

Contingency thinking is the ability to see both the distinct elements of a system or situation and the complex and changing interaction among those elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Managers least enjoy activities such as controlling subordinates and managing time pressures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following refers to the amount of resources used to achieve an organization's goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Effectiveness 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Performance 
D)  Efficiency 
E)  Management 
A)  Effectiveness 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Performance 
D)  Efficiency 
E)  Management

Question 18

Who is considered the "first lady of management?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Mary Parker Follett 
B)  Lillian Gilbreth 
C)  Carly Fiorona 
D)  Maxine Weber 
E)  Anne Adams 
A)  Mary Parker Follett 
B)  Lillian Gilbreth 
C)  Carly Fiorona 
D)  Maxine Weber 
E)  Anne Adams

Question 19

____ focuses on managing the whole organization to deliver quality to customers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bureaucracy 
B)  Theory Z 
C)  Management-by-objective 
D)  Total quality management 
E)  Organization-customer relationship 
A)  Bureaucracy 
B)  Theory Z 
C)  Management-by-objective 
D)  Total quality management 
E)  Organization-customer relationship

Question 20

The benefits of using interim managers include:

Accepted Answer

A)  an organization's use of specialist skills 
B)  no long-term commitment for the organization 
C)  the manager has some flexibility 
D)  the manager faces new and interesting challenges 
E)  all of these 
A)  an organization's use of specialist skills 
B)  no long-term commitment for the organization 
C)  the manager has some flexibility 
D)  the manager faces new and interesting challenges 
E)  all of these

Kaizen refers to an innovation mindset,used widely by Indian companies,that strives to meet customers' immediate needs quickly and inexpensively.

The concept that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts is known as ____________________.

Beth Brant,production supervisor at Trustworthy Tools Mfg.,Inc.believes that her employees dislike work,avoid responsibility,and therefore they need to be controlled and directed.Beth is a

In the new workplace,managers should focus on developing teamwork,collaboration,and learning.

Describe the three categories of managerial roles and explain how do they differ.

When senior managers at Gap,Inc.decided to become the number one service-quality clothing company in the world,they were engaging in the management function of

The nature of management is to cope with ____________________ and far-reaching challenges.

The management science perspective applies all of the following to managerial problems EXCEPT

Which of the following includes the manager identity?

__________ specifies a goal of no more than 3.4 defects per million parts.

According to research,managers most enjoy activities such as leading others,networking,and leading innovation.

According to Fayol,similar activities in an organization should be grouped together under one manager.This administrative principle is known as ____________________.

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

Contingency thinking is the ability to see both the distinct elements of a system or situation and the complex and changing interaction among those elements.

Managers least enjoy activities such as controlling subordinates and managing time pressures.

Which of the following refers to the amount of resources used to achieve an organization's goal?

Who is considered the "first lady of management?"

____ focuses on managing the whole organization to deliver quality to customers.

The benefits of using interim managers include:

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

Kaizen refers to an innovation mindset,used widely by Indian companies,that strives to meet customers' immediate needs quickly and inexpensively.

The concept that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts is known as ____________________.

Beth Brant,production supervisor at Trustworthy Tools Mfg.,Inc.believes that her employees dislike work,avoid responsibility,and therefore they need to be controlled and directed.Beth is a

In the new workplace,managers should focus on developing teamwork,collaboration,and learning.

Describe the three categories of managerial roles and explain how do they differ.

When senior managers at Gap,Inc.decided to become the number one service-quality clothing company in the world,they were engaging in the management function of

The nature of management is to cope with ____________________ and far-reaching challenges.

The management science perspective applies all of the following to managerial problems EXCEPT

Which of the following includes the manager identity?

__________ specifies a goal of no more than 3.4 defects per million parts.

According to research,managers most enjoy activities such as leading others,networking,and leading innovation.

According to Fayol,similar activities in an organization should be grouped together under one manager.This administrative principle is known as ____________________.

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

Contingency thinking is the ability to see both the distinct elements of a system or situation and the complex and changing interaction among those elements.

Managers least enjoy activities such as controlling subordinates and managing time pressures.

Which of the following refers to the amount of resources used to achieve an organization's goal?

Who is considered the "first lady of management?"

____ focuses on managing the whole organization to deliver quality to customers.

The benefits of using interim managers include:

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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