Question 1

_____ is designed to ensure and increase equal employment opportunities for groups of individuals protected by federal laws and regulations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Recruitment 
D)  Staffing 
A)  Affirmative action 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Recruitment 
D)  Staffing

Question 2

Underutilizing an employee's skills can destroy his/her motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the main difference between data and information?

Accepted Answer

Data are unanalyzed facts and figures th

Question 4

Job design and job analysis refer to the same concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Budgeting is closely linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling and organizing. 
B)  leading and planning. 
C)  planning and controlling. 
D)  organizing and leading. 
A)  controlling and organizing. 
B)  leading and planning. 
C)  planning and controlling. 
D)  organizing and leading.

Question 6

"Empowering members to be the nation's food and nutrition leaders" is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal 
B)  mission 
C)  value 
D)  vision 
A)  goal 
B)  mission 
C)  value 
D)  vision

Question 7

The _____ can be used to show the "bottom line."

Accepted Answer

A)  balance sheet 
B)  budget 
C)  income statement 
D)  None of these 
A)  balance sheet 
B)  budget 
C)  income statement 
D)  None of these

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: Strategic and operational are two types of this function
The retrieval, organization, storage, and optimum use of data for food- and nutrition-related problem solving
Budgeting is a critical area in this function
Arranging human and non-human resources to achieve goals
The assignment to others of part of a manager’s work
Deciding what to do and when, where, and how to do it
Evaluation documentation can be quite valuable when performing this function
Documenting a program’s performance is a part of this function
Long-term planning that addresses an organization’s overall goals
The specification of tasks and activities associated with a particular job
Short-term planning that focuses on the activities and actions required to meet the organization’s goals
The number of subordinates who report directly to a specific manager
Motivating employees to “get the job done”
Effective communication skills are critical to this function
The series of tasks that take the longest amount of time to complete
Line and staff relationships help to define this function
The process of stating in quantitative terms the planned organizational activities for a given period of time
A manager’s span of control is a component of this function
Defining the critical path is a part of this function
The collection and recording of information about a job’s purpose and major duties

Accepted Answer

The Answer of job analysis and job design and delegation is...

Question 9

Manager P.T.is measuring performance,comparing performance against standards,and initiating corrective action.These steps are characteristic of the _____ function of management.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  leading 
C)  organizing 
D)  controlling 
A)  planning 
B)  leading 
C)  organizing 
D)  controlling

Question 10

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. As the owner of a small nutrition consulting firm, you have noticed that two of your employees are not working well together. Communication between these two professionals is quite strained and is affecting the work environment as well as the progression of a new diabetes education program.
-List and briefly define the four functions of management.Explain how the problem in this scenario relates to one of those functions.

Accepted Answer

The four functions of management are pla

Question 11

Which of the following is not an aspect of the controlling function of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing standards 
B)  Correcting deviations 
C)  Arranging resources 
D)  Measuring performance 
A)  Establishing standards 
B)  Correcting deviations 
C)  Arranging resources 
D)  Measuring performance

Question 12

Which of the following is an indirect recruitment strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advertising in the newspaper 
B)  Holding a training session for professionals 
C)  Mailing personalized letters to potential applicants 
D)  Participating in a job fair 
A)  Advertising in the newspaper 
B)  Holding a training session for professionals 
C)  Mailing personalized letters to potential applicants 
D)  Participating in a job fair

Question 13

The performance appraisal interview is a good time for reviewing and changing both organizational and personal goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To be useful,information must be

Accepted Answer

A)  accurate. 
B)  complete. 
C)  relevant. 
D)  timely. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  accurate. 
B)  complete. 
C)  relevant. 
D)  timely. 
E)  All of the above

Question 15

Job descriptions serve as a basis for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  deciding on the span of control. 
B)  rating and classifying jobs. 
C)  setting wages and salaries. 
D)  conducting a performance appraisal. 
A)  deciding on the span of control. 
B)  rating and classifying jobs. 
C)  setting wages and salaries. 
D)  conducting a performance appraisal.

Question 16

Briefly discuss three potential roles for a community nutritionist within the controlling function of management.

Accepted Answer

Community nutritionists often have respo

Question 17

Managers who can justify their budget requests are more likely to be successful in appropriating funds for their program's projects and activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Strategic planning is short-term planning that focuses on the activities and actions required to meet the organization's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Briefly explain when the use of a nontraditional organization chart might be appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A nontraditional organization

Question 20

Briefly describe how budgeting is closely linked to planning.

Accepted Answer

Budgeting is the process of st

_____ is designed to ensure and increase equal employment opportunities for groups of individuals protected by federal laws and regulations.

Underutilizing an employee's skills can destroy his/her motivation.

What is the main difference between data and information?

Job design and job analysis refer to the same concept.

Budgeting is closely linked to

"Empowering members to be the nation's food and nutrition leaders" is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics's _____.

The _____ can be used to show the "bottom line."

Manager P.T.is measuring performance,comparing performance against standards,and initiating corrective action.These steps are characteristic of the _____ function of management.

Which of the following is not an aspect of the controlling function of management?

Which of the following is an indirect recruitment strategy?

The performance appraisal interview is a good time for reviewing and changing both organizational and personal goals.

To be useful,information must be

Job descriptions serve as a basis for all of the following except

Briefly discuss three potential roles for a community nutritionist within the controlling function of management.

Managers who can justify their budget requests are more likely to be successful in appropriating funds for their program's projects and activities.

Strategic planning is short-term planning that focuses on the activities and actions required to meet the organization's goals.

Briefly explain when the use of a nontraditional organization chart might be appropriate.

Briefly describe how budgeting is closely linked to planning.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

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Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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Exam 19: Managing Community Nutrition Programs

_____ is designed to ensure and increase equal employment opportunities for groups of individuals protected by federal laws and regulations.

Underutilizing an employee's skills can destroy his/her motivation.

What is the main difference between data and information?

Job design and job analysis refer to the same concept.

Budgeting is closely linked to

"Empowering members to be the nation's food and nutrition leaders" is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics's _____.

The _____ can be used to show the "bottom line."

Manager P.T.is measuring performance,comparing performance against standards,and initiating corrective action.These steps are characteristic of the _____ function of management.

Which of the following is not an aspect of the controlling function of management?

Which of the following is an indirect recruitment strategy?

The performance appraisal interview is a good time for reviewing and changing both organizational and personal goals.

To be useful,information must be

Job descriptions serve as a basis for all of the following except

Briefly discuss three potential roles for a community nutritionist within the controlling function of management.

Managers who can justify their budget requests are more likely to be successful in appropriating funds for their program's projects and activities.

Strategic planning is short-term planning that focuses on the activities and actions required to meet the organization's goals.

Briefly explain when the use of a nontraditional organization chart might be appropriate.

Briefly describe how budgeting is closely linked to planning.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Building Grantsmanship Skills

Filters