Question 1

The ____ role involves resolving conflicts among subordinates between the managers department and other departments.

Accepted Answer

A)  resource allocator 
B)  entrepreneur 
C)  negotiator 
D)  liaison 
E)  disturbance handler 
A)  resource allocator 
B)  entrepreneur 
C)  negotiator 
D)  liaison 
E)  disturbance handler

Question 2

Most top executives routinely work at least 12 hours a day and spend 50 percent or more of their time traveling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is an informational role,according to Mintzberg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Entrepreneur role 
B)  Leader role 
C)  Monitor role 
D)  Disturbance handler role 
E)  Figurehead role 
A)  Entrepreneur role 
B)  Leader role 
C)  Monitor role 
D)  Disturbance handler role 
E)  Figurehead role

Question 4

A social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  organization. 
B)  management. 
C)  employee. 
D)  student. 
E)  task. 
A)  organization. 
B)  management. 
C)  employee. 
D)  student. 
E)  task.

Question 5

The changing attitudes,ideas,and values of Generation Y employees is an example of a social force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the text,what are the skills used by managers when performing the four functions of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptual, interpersonal, and organizational 
B)  Functional, problem-solving, and technical 
C)  Analytical, interpersonal, and financial 
D)  Conceptual, human, and technical 
E)  Communication, strategic, and innovative 
A)  Conceptual, interpersonal, and organizational 
B)  Functional, problem-solving, and technical 
C)  Analytical, interpersonal, and financial 
D)  Conceptual, human, and technical 
E)  Communication, strategic, and innovative

Question 7

A social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured is called a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A social entity that is goal directed...

Question 8

Tommy believes his employees are responsible,creative,and able to work with minimal direction.He is a

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory X manager. 
B)  Theory Y manager. 
C)  Theory Z manager. 
D)  Theory A manager. 
E)  contingency theory manager. 
A)  Theory X manager. 
B)  Theory Y manager. 
C)  Theory Z manager. 
D)  Theory A manager. 
E)  contingency theory manager.

Question 9

The degree to which the organization achieves a stated goal is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The degree to which the organization achieves...

Question 10

If a manager finds several new competitors on the horizon,they may need to spend more time in which role?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negotiator 
B)  Resource allocator 
C)  Figurehead 
D)  Monitor 
E)  Leader 
A)  Negotiator 
B)  Resource allocator 
C)  Figurehead 
D)  Monitor 
E)  Leader

Question 11

Companies can survive over the long run without innovation as long as they are successful imitators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following roles involve bargaining with others to meet the unit or departmental goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negotiator 
B)  Resource allocator 
C)  Figurehead 
D)  Monitor 
E)  Leader 
A)  Negotiator 
B)  Resource allocator 
C)  Figurehead 
D)  Monitor 
E)  Leader

Question 13

A process whereby companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to imitate or improve on it refers to outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a manager finds a severe decline in employee morale and direction,they may need to spend more time in the ____ role.

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiator 
B)  resource allocator 
C)  figurehead 
D)  monitor 
E)  leader 
A)  negotiator 
B)  resource allocator 
C)  figurehead 
D)  monitor 
E)  leader

Question 15

Outsourcing refers to contracting out selected functions or activities to other organizations that can do the work more cost-efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers is referred to as CRM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The ____________________ role involves deciding who gets what resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ role involves deciding who gets...

Question 18

Where the organization wants to be in the future and how to get there defines controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Managers get things done by coordinating and motivating other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The bureaucratic organizations approach is a subfield within the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  classical perspective 
B)  systems theory 
C)  scientific management 
D)  learning organization 
E)  management science view 
A)  classical perspective 
B)  systems theory 
C)  scientific management 
D)  learning organization 
E)  management science view

The ____ role involves resolving conflicts among subordinates between the managers department and other departments.

Most top executives routinely work at least 12 hours a day and spend 50 percent or more of their time traveling.

Which of the following is an informational role,according to Mintzberg?

A social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured is referred to as a(n)

The changing attitudes,ideas,and values of Generation Y employees is an example of a social force.

According to the text,what are the skills used by managers when performing the four functions of management?

A social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured is called a(n)____________________.

Tommy believes his employees are responsible,creative,and able to work with minimal direction.He is a

The degree to which the organization achieves a stated goal is called ____________________.

If a manager finds several new competitors on the horizon,they may need to spend more time in which role?

Companies can survive over the long run without innovation as long as they are successful imitators.

Which of the following roles involve bargaining with others to meet the unit or departmental goals?

A process whereby companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to imitate or improve on it refers to outsourcing.

If a manager finds a severe decline in employee morale and direction,they may need to spend more time in the ____ role.

Outsourcing refers to contracting out selected functions or activities to other organizations that can do the work more cost-efficiently.

The sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers is referred to as CRM.

The ____________________ role involves deciding who gets what resources.

Where the organization wants to be in the future and how to get there defines controlling.

Managers get things done by coordinating and motivating other people.

The bureaucratic organizations approach is a subfield within the ____.

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

The ____ role involves resolving conflicts among subordinates between the managers department and other departments.

Most top executives routinely work at least 12 hours a day and spend 50 percent or more of their time traveling.

Which of the following is an informational role,according to Mintzberg?

A social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured is referred to as a(n)

The changing attitudes,ideas,and values of Generation Y employees is an example of a social force.

According to the text,what are the skills used by managers when performing the four functions of management?

A social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured is called a(n)____________________.

Tommy believes his employees are responsible,creative,and able to work with minimal direction.He is a

The degree to which the organization achieves a stated goal is called ____________________.

If a manager finds several new competitors on the horizon,they may need to spend more time in which role?

Companies can survive over the long run without innovation as long as they are successful imitators.

Which of the following roles involve bargaining with others to meet the unit or departmental goals?

A process whereby companies find out how others do something better than they do and then try to imitate or improve on it refers to outsourcing.

If a manager finds a severe decline in employee morale and direction,they may need to spend more time in the ____ role.

Outsourcing refers to contracting out selected functions or activities to other organizations that can do the work more cost-efficiently.

The sequence of suppliers and purchasers,covering all stages of processing from obtaining raw materials to distributing finished goods to consumers is referred to as CRM.

The ____________________ role involves deciding who gets what resources.

Where the organization wants to be in the future and how to get there defines controlling.

Managers get things done by coordinating and motivating other people.

The bureaucratic organizations approach is a subfield within the ____.

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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