Question 1

Which of the following represent the two branches of the quantitative management theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientific management and administrative management 
B)  Human relations movement and organizational behavior 
C)  Contingency theory and systems theory 
D)  Theory X and Theory Y 
E)  Management science and operations management 
A)  Scientific management and administrative management 
B)  Human relations movement and organizational behavior 
C)  Contingency theory and systems theory 
D)  Theory X and Theory Y 
E)  Management science and operations management

Question 2

_____ is a normal process that leads to system decline.

Accepted Answer

A)  Economy of scale 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Entropy 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Symbiosis 
A)  Economy of scale 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Entropy 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Symbiosis

Question 3

_____ are not associated with any particular management specialty.

Accepted Answer

A)  Office managers 
B)  Floor supervisors 
C)  Public relations managers 
D)  Operations managers 
E)  Administrative managers 
A)  Office managers 
B)  Floor supervisors 
C)  Public relations managers 
D)  Operations managers 
E)  Administrative managers

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about first-line managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are primarily responsible for implementing policies made by top managers. 
B)  They are typically involved in creating overall organizational strategies and goals. 
C)  They officially represent their organization to the external environment. 
D)  They typically spend a large proportion of their time supervising the work of their subordinates. 
E)  They make decisions about activities such as acquiring other companies. 
A)  They are primarily responsible for implementing policies made by top managers. 
B)  They are typically involved in creating overall organizational strategies and goals. 
C)  They officially represent their organization to the external environment. 
D)  They typically spend a large proportion of their time supervising the work of their subordinates. 
E)  They make decisions about activities such as acquiring other companies.

Question 5

The concept of _____, suggested by Weber, is based on a rational set of guidelines for structuring organizations in the most efficient manner.

Accepted Answer

A)  adhocracy 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  technocracy 
D)  meritocracy 
E)  scientocracy 
A)  adhocracy 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  technocracy 
D)  meritocracy 
E)  scientocracy

Question 6

In the systems perspective, outputs include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  raw materials 
B)  controls 
C)  funds 
D)  human resources 
E)  employee attitudes 
A)  raw materials 
B)  controls 
C)  funds 
D)  human resources 
E)  employee attitudes

Question 7

A primary objective of management, from a systems perspective, is to continually reenergize the organization to avoid _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocity 
B)  collaboration 
C)  diversity 
D)  entropy 
E)  synergy 
A)  reciprocity 
B)  collaboration 
C)  diversity 
D)  entropy 
E)  synergy

Question 8

_____ make decisions about activities such as investing in research and development (R&D) and entering or abandoning various markets.

Accepted Answer

A)  Division heads 
B)  Limited partners 
C)  First-line managers 
D)  Middle managers 
E)  Top managers 
A)  Division heads 
B)  Limited partners 
C)  First-line managers 
D)  Middle managers 
E)  Top managers

Question 9

One of the titles found in the group of middle managers is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  director 
B)  vice president 
C)  supervisor 
D)  office manager 
E)  plant manager 
A)  director 
B)  vice president 
C)  supervisor 
D)  office manager 
E)  plant manager

Question 10

The management at Beta Corp. has introduced new employment policies. The mangers are now tracking and monitoring the implementation of the new policies. Which of the following management functions is illustrated in the scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deskilling 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Leading 
E)  Planning 
A)  Deskilling 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Leading 
E)  Planning

Question 11

Why do managers study management history and theory?

Accepted Answer

In reality, both theory and history are

Question 12

_____ can be defined as a set of activities directed at an organization's resources, with the aim of achieving organizational goals in an efficient and effective manner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Economics 
B)  Job de-skilling 
C)  Management 
D)  Self-dealing 
E)  Divestment 
A)  Economics 
B)  Job de-skilling 
C)  Management 
D)  Self-dealing 
E)  Divestment

Question 13

Which of the following focuses on the management of the entire firm as opposed to the jobs of individual workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Contingency theory 
B)  Scientific management 
C)  Administrative management 
D)  Theory X 
E)  The Hawthorne studies 
A)  The Contingency theory 
B)  Scientific management 
C)  Administrative management 
D)  Theory X 
E)  The Hawthorne studies

Question 14

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter.
A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Concerned with improving the output of individual workers

Accepted Answer

A) Contingency perspective 
B) Systems perspective 
C) Administrative management 
D) Scientific management 
E) Management science 
A) Contingency perspective 
B) Systems perspective 
C) Administrative management 
D) Scientific management 
E) Management science

Question 15

In the systems perspective, _____ emphasizes the importance of working together in a cooperative and coordinated fashion.

Accepted Answer

A)  synergy 
B)  entropy 
C)  contingency 
D)  diversity 
E)  uniformity 
A)  synergy 
B)  entropy 
C)  contingency 
D)  diversity 
E)  uniformity

Question 16

A manager who uses the scientific approach to management when making decisions is most likely rely on:

Accepted Answer

A)  instincts. 
B)  stereotypes. 
C)  personal experience. 
D)  intuition. 
E)  logic. 
A)  instincts. 
B)  stereotypes. 
C)  personal experience. 
D)  intuition. 
E)  logic.

Question 17

The ability to motivate others is a(n) _____ skill.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual 
B)  technical 
C)  communication 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  diagnostic 
A)  conceptual 
B)  technical 
C)  communication 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  diagnostic

Question 18

The scientific management perspective:

Accepted Answer

A)  assumed that workers liked their work. 
B)  focused on the overall management of an organization rather than individual employees. 
C)  emphasized the importance of supervising workers. 
D)  was based on the assumption that workers are internally motivated to achieve organizational goals. 
E)  placed maximum emphasis on individual attitudes and behaviors. 
A)  assumed that workers liked their work. 
B)  focused on the overall management of an organization rather than individual employees. 
C)  emphasized the importance of supervising workers. 
D)  was based on the assumption that workers are internally motivated to achieve organizational goals. 
E)  placed maximum emphasis on individual attitudes and behaviors.

Question 19

First-line managers:

Accepted Answer

A)  are primarily responsible for implementing the policies and plans developed by top managers. 
B)  make decisions about activities such as acquiring other companies. 
C)  officially represent their organization to the external environment. 
D)  create organizational goals. 
E)  handle administrative duties. 
A)  are primarily responsible for implementing the policies and plans developed by top managers. 
B)  make decisions about activities such as acquiring other companies. 
C)  officially represent their organization to the external environment. 
D)  create organizational goals. 
E)  handle administrative duties.

Question 20

_____ focuses on the development of mathematical models to study management behavior.

Accepted Answer

Management Science
Management

Which of the following represent the two branches of the quantitative management theory?

_____ is a normal process that leads to system decline.

_____ are not associated with any particular management specialty.

Which of the following statements is true about first-line managers?

The concept of _____, suggested by Weber, is based on a rational set of guidelines for structuring organizations in the most efficient manner.

In the systems perspective, outputs include _____.

A primary objective of management, from a systems perspective, is to continually reenergize the organization to avoid _____.

_____ make decisions about activities such as investing in research and development (R&D) and entering or abandoning various markets.

One of the titles found in the group of middle managers is _____.

The management at Beta Corp. has introduced new employment policies. The mangers are now tracking and monitoring the implementation of the new policies. Which of the following management functions is illustrated in the scenario?

Why do managers study management history and theory?

_____ can be defined as a set of activities directed at an organization's resources, with the aim of achieving organizational goals in an efficient and effective manner.

Which of the following focuses on the management of the entire firm as opposed to the jobs of individual workers?

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter. A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Concerned with improving the output of individual workers

In the systems perspective, _____ emphasizes the importance of working together in a cooperative and coordinated fashion.

A manager who uses the scientific approach to management when making decisions is most likely rely on:

The ability to motivate others is a(n) _____ skill.

The scientific management perspective:

First-line managers:

_____ focuses on the development of mathematical models to study management behavior.

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

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Exam 1: Understanding the Managers Job

Which of the following represent the two branches of the quantitative management theory?

_____ is a normal process that leads to system decline.

_____ are not associated with any particular management specialty.

Which of the following statements is true about first-line managers?

The concept of _____, suggested by Weber, is based on a rational set of guidelines for structuring organizations in the most efficient manner.

In the systems perspective, outputs include _____.

A primary objective of management, from a systems perspective, is to continually reenergize the organization to avoid _____.

_____ make decisions about activities such as investing in research and development (R&D) and entering or abandoning various markets.

One of the titles found in the group of middle managers is _____.

The management at Beta Corp. has introduced new employment policies. The mangers are now tracking and monitoring the implementation of the new policies. Which of the following management functions is illustrated in the scenario?

Why do managers study management history and theory?

_____ can be defined as a set of activities directed at an organization's resources, with the aim of achieving organizational goals in an efficient and effective manner.

Which of the following focuses on the management of the entire firm as opposed to the jobs of individual workers?

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter. A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Concerned with improving the output of individual workers

In the systems perspective, _____ emphasizes the importance of working together in a cooperative and coordinated fashion.

A manager who uses the scientific approach to management when making decisions is most likely rely on:

The ability to motivate others is a(n) _____ skill.

The scientific management perspective:

First-line managers:

_____ focuses on the development of mathematical models to study management behavior.

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Filters