Question 1

In order to be a good manager, you must ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  manage down 
B)  manage up 
C)  both of these 
D)  neither of these 
A)  manage down 
B)  manage up 
C)  both of these 
D)  neither of these C

Question 2

The following are all included in position sources of upward influence: knowledge, effort, central location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The workaholic boss is the type who will closely monitor and control every minute of their subordinates' workday.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

You won't agree with every decision your boss makes, but your job is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  do what you think is best 
B)  manage others 
C)  interpret what the boss wants 
D)  perform the tasks your boss asks you to do 
A)  do what you think is best 
B)  manage others 
C)  interpret what the boss wants 
D)  perform the tasks your boss asks you to do

Question 5

What are some things you can do to help your boss be a good boss?

Accepted Answer

Initiate discussion of boss's

Question 6

In addition to knowing what your boss's management style is, it is crucial to know your _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  identification status 
B)  employee type 
C)  worker style 
D)  subordinate style 
A)  identification status 
B)  employee type 
C)  worker style 
D)  subordinate style

Question 7

John has a boss who is overloaded with work and he has some spare time. He should make himself a resource for his boss by offering to help.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When working for a Micromanager, you should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  adapt to your boss's style 
B)  politick with him 
C)  avoid the boss 
D)  ask for a department transfer 
A)  adapt to your boss's style 
B)  politick with him 
C)  avoid the boss 
D)  ask for a department transfer

Question 9

Which of the following does a boss want?

Accepted Answer

A)  lead initiatives for change 
B)  stay up-to-date 
C)  drive your own growth 
D)  all of these 
A)  lead initiatives for change 
B)  stay up-to-date 
C)  drive your own growth 
D)  all of these

Question 10

____ can't take charge, will do whatever it takes to avoid conflict, and who often have difficulty making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Natural 
B)  The Politician 
C)  The Wimp 
D)  The Workaholic 
A)  The Natural 
B)  The Politician 
C)  The Wimp 
D)  The Workaholic

Question 11

Dan just got a new boss. What is the first aspect of managing his new boss?

Accepted Answer

A)  ask him personal questions to get to know him 
B)  understand what the boss wants and needs from Dan 
C)  stay up-to-date with the boss's projects 
D)  all of these 
A)  ask him personal questions to get to know him 
B)  understand what the boss wants and needs from Dan 
C)  stay up-to-date with the boss's projects 
D)  all of these

Question 12

Which of the following applies to a "Yes Man"?

Accepted Answer

A)  counterdependence 
B)  overdependence 
C)  independence 
D)  interdependence 
A)  counterdependence 
B)  overdependence 
C)  independence 
D)  interdependence

Question 13

The relationships between bosses and employees are not unlike those between ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  politicians and voters 
B)  teachers and students 
C)  coaches and players 
D)  parents and children 
A)  politicians and voters 
B)  teachers and students 
C)  coaches and players 
D)  parents and children

Question 14

Which of the following is a way to infuriate the boss?

Accepted Answer

A)  lead initiatives for change 
B)  stay up-to-date 
C)  drive your own growth 
D)  hover by the door when she's on the phone 
A)  lead initiatives for change 
B)  stay up-to-date 
C)  drive your own growth 
D)  hover by the door when she's on the phone

Question 15

If you believe the boss is doing something that hurts the organization, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore it and do what your boss says 
B)  confront him about it 
C)  get personal with him about it 
D)  give your opinion without facts 
A)  ignore it and do what your boss says 
B)  confront him about it 
C)  get personal with him about it 
D)  give your opinion without facts

Question 16

Managing down means consciously and deliberately developing a meaningful, task-related, mutually respectful relationship with your direct superiors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List three of the five tips for what every boss wants. Explain, in general, why you think these are important.

Accepted Answer

1. keep a make-it-happen attit

Question 18

Which of the following is a personal source of upward influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge 
B)  flow of information 
C)  central location 
D)  all of these 
A)  knowledge 
B)  flow of information 
C)  central location 
D)  all of these

Question 19

Douglas's boss is asking him a lot of questions. What would be a positive interpretation of this?

Accepted Answer

A)  curious and informed 
B)  a micromanager 
C)  helpful 
D)  passionate 
A)  curious and informed 
B)  a micromanager 
C)  helpful 
D)  passionate

Question 20

Which of the following is a way to be a resource for your boss?

Accepted Answer

A)  tell the boss your strengths and weaknesses 
B)  understand your boss's pressures 
C)  come up with solutions, not just problems 
D)  all of these 
A)  tell the boss your strengths and weaknesses 
B)  understand your boss's pressures 
C)  come up with solutions, not just problems 
D)  all of these

In order to be a good manager, you must ____.

The following are all included in position sources of upward influence: knowledge, effort, central location.

The workaholic boss is the type who will closely monitor and control every minute of their subordinates' workday.

You won't agree with every decision your boss makes, but your job is to ____.

What are some things you can do to help your boss be a good boss?

In addition to knowing what your boss's management style is, it is crucial to know your _____.

John has a boss who is overloaded with work and he has some spare time. He should make himself a resource for his boss by offering to help.

When working for a Micromanager, you should ____.

Which of the following does a boss want?

____ can't take charge, will do whatever it takes to avoid conflict, and who often have difficulty making decisions.

Dan just got a new boss. What is the first aspect of managing his new boss?

Which of the following applies to a "Yes Man"?

The relationships between bosses and employees are not unlike those between ____.

Which of the following is a way to infuriate the boss?

If you believe the boss is doing something that hurts the organization, what should you do?

Managing down means consciously and deliberately developing a meaningful, task-related, mutually respectful relationship with your direct superiors.

List three of the five tips for what every boss wants. Explain, in general, why you think these are important.

Which of the following is a personal source of upward influence?

Douglas's boss is asking him a lot of questions. What would be a positive interpretation of this?

Which of the following is a way to be a resource for your boss?

Introduction

Your Manager Strengths and Weaknesses

Learning About Yourself

Managing Yourself to Get Things Done

Creative Problem Solving

How Managers Communicate

Becoming an Ethical Manager

Motivating for Performance

Getting Things Done Through Networks, Relationships, and Soft Power

People With Coaching, Delegation, and Deliberate Practice

Handling Difficult Conversations, Conflict, and Negotiation

Managing Teams

Achieving Desired Outcomes: Getting the Right People and Managing Performance

Managing Cross Culturally

Positive Leadership

Managing Personal and Organizational Change

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Exam 12: Managing Your Boss

In order to be a good manager, you must ____.

The following are all included in position sources of upward influence: knowledge, effort, central location.

The workaholic boss is the type who will closely monitor and control every minute of their subordinates' workday.

You won't agree with every decision your boss makes, but your job is to ____.

What are some things you can do to help your boss be a good boss?

In addition to knowing what your boss's management style is, it is crucial to know your _____.

John has a boss who is overloaded with work and he has some spare time. He should make himself a resource for his boss by offering to help.

When working for a Micromanager, you should ____.

Which of the following does a boss want?

____ can't take charge, will do whatever it takes to avoid conflict, and who often have difficulty making decisions.

Dan just got a new boss. What is the first aspect of managing his new boss?

Which of the following applies to a "Yes Man"?

The relationships between bosses and employees are not unlike those between ____.

Which of the following is a way to infuriate the boss?

If you believe the boss is doing something that hurts the organization, what should you do?

Managing down means consciously and deliberately developing a meaningful, task-related, mutually respectful relationship with your direct superiors.

List three of the five tips for what every boss wants. Explain, in general, why you think these are important.

Which of the following is a personal source of upward influence?

Douglas's boss is asking him a lot of questions. What would be a positive interpretation of this?

Which of the following is a way to be a resource for your boss?

Introduction

Your Manager Strengths and Weaknesses

Learning About Yourself

Managing Yourself to Get Things Done

Creative Problem Solving

How Managers Communicate

Becoming an Ethical Manager

Motivating for Performance

Getting Things Done Through Networks, Relationships, and Soft Power

People With Coaching, Delegation, and Deliberate Practice

Handling Difficult Conversations, Conflict, and Negotiation

Managing Teams

Achieving Desired Outcomes: Getting the Right People and Managing Performance

Managing Cross Culturally

Positive Leadership

Managing Personal and Organizational Change

Filters