Question 1

Evidence-based management chooses an organizational practice based on

Accepted Answer

A)  the best evidence available. 
B)  qualitative evidence only. 
C)  quantitative evidence only. 
D)  careful forecasts. 
A)  the best evidence available. 
B)  qualitative evidence only. 
C)  quantitative evidence only. 
D)  careful forecasts. A

Question 2

According to the classical approach to management, a company is most likely to be efficient when the structure of the firm determines its strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The information technology era has made organizations much less democratic than they were in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The primary concern of the administrative management aspect of classical management was

Accepted Answer

A)  managing a company's information system. 
B)  teaching nonprofit organizations how to be successful. 
C)  how organizations should be managed and structured. 
D)  the application of scientific methods to increase workers' productivity. 
A)  managing a company's information system. 
B)  teaching nonprofit organizations how to be successful. 
C)  how organizations should be managed and structured. 
D)  the application of scientific methods to increase workers' productivity.

Question 5

Theory X was concerned primarily with how organizations should be managed and structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A key part of developing your managerial skills would be to

Accepted Answer

A)  forget about practice as soon as you acquire a skill. 
B)  practice kick boxing to sharpen your reflexes. 
C)  obtain feedback on your performance. 
D)  ignore the comments of others on how well you are doing. 
A)  forget about practice as soon as you acquire a skill. 
B)  practice kick boxing to sharpen your reflexes. 
C)  obtain feedback on your performance. 
D)  ignore the comments of others on how well you are doing.

Question 7

At the higher levels of management, the four roles that are the most important include::

Accepted Answer

A)  organizer, visionary, team builder, facilitator. 
B)  liaison, spokesperson, figurehead, and strategic planner 
C)  environmental specialist, mentor, coach, ethics officer. 
D)  administrator, implementor, entrepreneur, task coordinator 
A)  organizer, visionary, team builder, facilitator. 
B)  liaison, spokesperson, figurehead, and strategic planner 
C)  environmental specialist, mentor, coach, ethics officer. 
D)  administrator, implementor, entrepreneur, task coordinator

Question 8

An important role for the team leader is to

Accepted Answer

A)  act as a catalyst and facilitator. 
B)  tightly control the work of team members. 
C)  set a strategic direction for the firm. 
D)  avoid interactions with team members. 
A)  act as a catalyst and facilitator. 
B)  tightly control the work of team members. 
C)  set a strategic direction for the firm. 
D)  avoid interactions with team members.

Question 9

Controlling is primarily concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  making rational decisions. 
B)  comparing actual performance to a predetermined standard. 
C)  influencing people to perform better. 
D)  laying out work in a logical manner. 
A)  making rational decisions. 
B)  comparing actual performance to a predetermined standard. 
C)  influencing people to perform better. 
D)  laying out work in a logical manner.

Question 10

Troy is given the responsibility of developing an organization structure for a new company. Before drawing the structure, he should first understand the company's strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The entrepreneur is characterized primarily by innovative behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the historically important work of Alfred D. Chandler, when choosing an organization structure, managers should first

Accepted Answer

A)  study what the competition is doing. 
B)  be aware of the strategy. 
C)  draw a hundred boxes to choose from. 
D)  look for the least expensive structure. 
A)  study what the competition is doing. 
B)  be aware of the strategy. 
C)  draw a hundred boxes to choose from. 
D)  look for the least expensive structure.

Question 13

The Colgate-Palmolive Company's strategy might be stated as responding to the personal-care needs of people and animals throughout the world. To achieve this goal, the company is divided into four mammoth divisions: Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. Each division is subdivided into products groups.
1. How does the Colgate-Palmotive company follow the concepts of Chandler?
2. Do you think that the core of management knowledge lies within the classical school? 
Explain.

Accepted Answer

1. Chandler's famous thesis is that a fi

Question 14

Which function of management is most involved with energizing, directing, activating, and persuading others?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

An important part of the model for learning managerial skills is to obtain feedback on performance from others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A major characteristic of both entrepreneurs and small-business owners is their passion for the work

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An organization may experience entropy when

Accepted Answer

A)  its total output exceeds the sum of the parts. 
B)  it does not receive fresh inputs from the external environment. 
C)  too many employees call in sick in a given year. 
D)  three consecutive new products are winners. 
A)  its total output exceeds the sum of the parts. 
B)  it does not receive fresh inputs from the external environment. 
C)  too many employees call in sick in a given year. 
D)  three consecutive new products are winners.

Question 18

Brad is the cafeteria manager in a company that manufactures cushions, chairs, and closet organizers. Brad would be classified as a "C-level manager."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify and describe seven different managerial roles. Indicate which ones you would enjoy the most at this stage of your career.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
Planning: Strategic p

Question 20

A key reason for continuing to develop managerial skills is that the workplace keeps changing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Evidence-based management chooses an organizational practice based on

According to the classical approach to management, a company is most likely to be efficient when the structure of the firm determines its strategy.

The information technology era has made organizations much less democratic than they were in the past.

The primary concern of the administrative management aspect of classical management was

Theory X was concerned primarily with how organizations should be managed and structured.

A key part of developing your managerial skills would be to

At the higher levels of management, the four roles that are the most important include::

An important role for the team leader is to

Controlling is primarily concerned with

Troy is given the responsibility of developing an organization structure for a new company. Before drawing the structure, he should first understand the company's strategy.

The entrepreneur is characterized primarily by innovative behavior.

According to the historically important work of Alfred D. Chandler, when choosing an organization structure, managers should first

Which function of management is most involved with energizing, directing, activating, and persuading others?

An important part of the model for learning managerial skills is to obtain feedback on performance from others.

A major characteristic of both entrepreneurs and small-business owners is their passion for the work

An organization may experience entropy when

Brad is the cafeteria manager in a company that manufactures cushions, chairs, and closet organizers. Brad would be classified as a "C-level manager."

Identify and describe seven different managerial roles. Indicate which ones you would enjoy the most at this stage of your career.

A key reason for continuing to develop managerial skills is that the workplace keeps changing.

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Teams, Groups, and Teamwork

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

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Exam 1: The Managers Job

Evidence-based management chooses an organizational practice based on

According to the classical approach to management, a company is most likely to be efficient when the structure of the firm determines its strategy.

The information technology era has made organizations much less democratic than they were in the past.

The primary concern of the administrative management aspect of classical management was

Theory X was concerned primarily with how organizations should be managed and structured.

A key part of developing your managerial skills would be to

At the higher levels of management, the four roles that are the most important include::

An important role for the team leader is to

Controlling is primarily concerned with

Troy is given the responsibility of developing an organization structure for a new company. Before drawing the structure, he should first understand the company's strategy.

The entrepreneur is characterized primarily by innovative behavior.

According to the historically important work of Alfred D. Chandler, when choosing an organization structure, managers should first

Which function of management is most involved with energizing, directing, activating, and persuading others?

An important part of the model for learning managerial skills is to obtain feedback on performance from others.

A major characteristic of both entrepreneurs and small-business owners is their passion for the work

An organization may experience entropy when

Brad is the cafeteria manager in a company that manufactures cushions, chairs, and closet organizers. Brad would be classified as a "C-level manager."

Identify and describe seven different managerial roles. Indicate which ones you would enjoy the most at this stage of your career.

A key reason for continuing to develop managerial skills is that the workplace keeps changing.

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Teams, Groups, and Teamwork

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

Filters