Question 1

A management process is considered to be effective when:

Accepted Answer

A)  overhead production costs are increased. 
B)  the right decisions are made and implemented. 
C)  decisions are made independently of the organization's external environment. 
D)  the same amount of resources are allocated to all the functions of the organization. 
E)  the organization is highly centralized. 
A)  overhead production costs are increased. 
B)  the right decisions are made and implemented. 
C)  decisions are made independently of the organization's external environment. 
D)  the same amount of resources are allocated to all the functions of the organization. 
E)  the organization is highly centralized.

Question 2

_____ skills refer to a manager's ability to correctly recognize and define problems and opportunities and to then select an appropriate course of action to solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.

Accepted Answer

Decision-making
Decision-making skills r

Question 3

Maria, a manager, studied the performances of the various business units of her organization. After making an assessment, Maria came to the conclusion that the overall costs of the organization can be reduced by integrating the functions of two of the business units. This scenario illustrates Maria's _____ skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical 
B)  time management 
C)  social 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  conceptual 
A)  technical 
B)  time management 
C)  social 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  conceptual

Question 4

_____ may be reflected along numerous dimensions, but most managers tend to focus on age, gender, ethnicity, and physical abilities and disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Diversity
Diversity may be ref

Question 5

Technical skills:

Accepted Answer

A)  are crucial for top managers more than any other managers. 
B)  are nonspecific and broad. 
C)  depend on a manager's ability to think in the abstract. 
D)  are especially important for first-line managers. 
E)  are used the most when making organizational policies. 
A)  are crucial for top managers more than any other managers. 
B)  are nonspecific and broad. 
C)  depend on a manager's ability to think in the abstract. 
D)  are especially important for first-line managers. 
E)  are used the most when making organizational policies.

Question 6

A _____ is simply a conceptual framework for organizing knowledge and providing a blueprint for action.

Accepted Answer

theory
A theory is a conceptua

Question 7

Which of the following would be included in the management function of planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selecting the course of action most likely to lead to success 
B)  Monitoring progress toward the achievement of goals 
C)  Motivating others to higher levels of achievement 
D)  Communicating company policies to subordinates 
E)  Organizing people and resources 
A)  Selecting the course of action most likely to lead to success 
B)  Monitoring progress toward the achievement of goals 
C)  Motivating others to higher levels of achievement 
D)  Communicating company policies to subordinates 
E)  Organizing people and resources

Question 8

_____ work in areas like new product development, promotion, and distribution.

Accepted Answer

A)  Human resource managers 
B)  Marketing managers 
C)  Plant managers 
D)  Operations managers 
E)  Finance managers 
A)  Human resource managers 
B)  Marketing managers 
C)  Plant managers 
D)  Operations managers 
E)  Finance managers

A management process is considered to be effective when:

_____ skills refer to a manager's ability to correctly recognize and define problems and opportunities and to then select an appropriate course of action to solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.

_____ may be reflected along numerous dimensions, but most managers tend to focus on age, gender, ethnicity, and physical abilities and disabilities.

Technical skills:

A _____ is simply a conceptual framework for organizing knowledge and providing a blueprint for action.

Which of the following would be included in the management function of planning?

_____ work in areas like new product development, promotion, and distribution.

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

A management process is considered to be effective when:

_____ skills refer to a manager's ability to correctly recognize and define problems and opportunities and to then select an appropriate course of action to solve problems and capitalize on opportunities.

_____ may be reflected along numerous dimensions, but most managers tend to focus on age, gender, ethnicity, and physical abilities and disabilities.

Technical skills:

A _____ is simply a conceptual framework for organizing knowledge and providing a blueprint for action.

Which of the following would be included in the management function of planning?

_____ work in areas like new product development, promotion, and distribution.

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