Question 1

Organizing involves setting goals and defining the actions necessary to achieve those goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which skill type is the most important for middle managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  human 
B)  technical 
C)  conceptual 
D)  developmental 
E)  accounting 
A)  human 
B)  technical 
C)  conceptual 
D)  developmental 
E)  accounting

Question 3

When organizations break ground for new facilities, the CEO of the organization is often present to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. On these occasions, the CEO is performing a/an __________ role for his company.

Accepted Answer

A)  contractual 
B)  routine 
C)  decisional 
D)  informational 
E)  interpersonal 
A)  contractual 
B)  routine 
C)  decisional 
D)  informational 
E)  interpersonal

Question 4

Discuss the important environmental factors that are affecting modern business organizations.

Accepted Answer

There are several important factors. Her

Question 5

Human capital refers to the number of human resources working within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

e-Businesses do not need to use the same basic managerial and business principles used by "brick and mortar" companies to be profitable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Originally, Southwest Airlines limited its aircraft purchases to Boeing 737s so that they would have to stock parts for only one type of aircraft, and their mechanics, pilots, and service personnel would have to learn only one type of aircraft. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  effectiveness. 
B)  efficiency. 
C)  organizing. 
D)  leading. 
E)  goal setting. 
A)  effectiveness. 
B)  efficiency. 
C)  organizing. 
D)  leading. 
E)  goal setting.

Question 8

Middle managers provide strategic direction for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Technical skills include the ability to utilize tools, techniques, and procedures that are specific to a particular field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A grocery store manager, who is responsible for a produce department, a meat department, and a bakery is referred to as a functional manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

As a food and beverage controller for an exclusive hotel, Ron Pitisci regularly meets with various chefs and food preparers. By meeting face-to-face with these individuals, Ron hopes to ensure that the foods and beverages he orders from various suppliers will meet the expectations of the chefs. After the meetings, Ron must make many decisions regarding suppliers from whom to order. At this stage, Ron is most concerned with which of the management functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  leading 
C)  administering 
D)  motivating 
E)  supervising 
A)  planning 
B)  leading 
C)  administering 
D)  motivating 
E)  supervising

Question 12

The "art of getting things done through other people was Mary Parker Follett's classic definition of

Accepted Answer

A)  organizing. 
B)  management. 
C)  planning. 
D)  controlling. 
E)  administration. 
A)  organizing. 
B)  management. 
C)  planning. 
D)  controlling. 
E)  administration.

Question 13

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-initiate projects that capitalize on opportunities that have been identified

Accepted Answer

A)  spokespersons 
B)  entrepreneurs 
C)  figureheads 
D)  resource allocators 
E)  monitors
F) disturbance handlers
G) leaders 
A)  spokespersons 
B)  entrepreneurs 
C)  figureheads 
D)  resource allocators 
E)  monitors
F) disturbance handlers
G) leaders

Question 14

Technical skills are the most important for top managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Efficiency is defined as pursuing the appropriate goals or doing the right things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Technical skills are most important for the CEO of a computer corporation such as IBM.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The global business environment is more complex than the domestic business environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Research indicates that __________ managers are the most heavily involved in monitoring the business environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  middle 
B)  cross-functional 
C)  first-line 
D)  divisional 
E)  top-level 
A)  middle 
B)  cross-functional 
C)  first-line 
D)  divisional 
E)  top-level

Question 19

Structural capital refers to the cumulative skills and knowledge of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Managers throughout the organization must develop goals, strategy, and do operational planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Organizing involves setting goals and defining the actions necessary to achieve those goals.

Which skill type is the most important for middle managers?

When organizations break ground for new facilities, the CEO of the organization is often present to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. On these occasions, the CEO is performing a/an __________ role for his company.

Discuss the important environmental factors that are affecting modern business organizations.

Human capital refers to the number of human resources working within an organization.

e-Businesses do not need to use the same basic managerial and business principles used by "brick and mortar" companies to be profitable.

Originally, Southwest Airlines limited its aircraft purchases to Boeing 737s so that they would have to stock parts for only one type of aircraft, and their mechanics, pilots, and service personnel would have to learn only one type of aircraft. This is an example of

Middle managers provide strategic direction for the organization.

Technical skills include the ability to utilize tools, techniques, and procedures that are specific to a particular field.

A grocery store manager, who is responsible for a produce department, a meat department, and a bakery is referred to as a functional manager.

The "art of getting things done through other people was Mary Parker Follett's classic definition of

Match each term with the correct statement below. -initiate projects that capitalize on opportunities that have been identified

Technical skills are the most important for top managers.

Efficiency is defined as pursuing the appropriate goals or doing the right things.

Technical skills are most important for the CEO of a computer corporation such as IBM.

The global business environment is more complex than the domestic business environment.

Research indicates that __________ managers are the most heavily involved in monitoring the business environment.

Structural capital refers to the cumulative skills and knowledge of the organization.

Managers throughout the organization must develop goals, strategy, and do operational planning.

Evolution of Management Thought

Social Responsibility and Ethics

Strategic Management and Planning in a Global Environment

Planning in the Contemporary Organization

Managerial Decision Making

Organizing for Effectiveness and Efficiency

Organizational Design

Strategic Human Resource Management

Organizational Culture and Change

Communicating Effectively Within Diverse Organizations

Leading in a Dynamic Environment

Exploring Individual Differences and Team Dynamics

Motivating Organizational Members

Organizational Control in a Complex Business Environment

Productivity and Quality in Operations

Information Technology and Control

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Exam 1: Management and Managers

Organizing involves setting goals and defining the actions necessary to achieve those goals.

Which skill type is the most important for middle managers?

When organizations break ground for new facilities, the CEO of the organization is often present to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. On these occasions, the CEO is performing a/an __________ role for his company.

Discuss the important environmental factors that are affecting modern business organizations.

Human capital refers to the number of human resources working within an organization.

e-Businesses do not need to use the same basic managerial and business principles used by "brick and mortar" companies to be profitable.

Originally, Southwest Airlines limited its aircraft purchases to Boeing 737s so that they would have to stock parts for only one type of aircraft, and their mechanics, pilots, and service personnel would have to learn only one type of aircraft. This is an example of

Middle managers provide strategic direction for the organization.

Technical skills include the ability to utilize tools, techniques, and procedures that are specific to a particular field.

A grocery store manager, who is responsible for a produce department, a meat department, and a bakery is referred to as a functional manager.

The "art of getting things done through other people was Mary Parker Follett's classic definition of

Match each term with the correct statement below. -initiate projects that capitalize on opportunities that have been identified

Technical skills are the most important for top managers.

Efficiency is defined as pursuing the appropriate goals or doing the right things.

Technical skills are most important for the CEO of a computer corporation such as IBM.

The global business environment is more complex than the domestic business environment.

Research indicates that __________ managers are the most heavily involved in monitoring the business environment.

Structural capital refers to the cumulative skills and knowledge of the organization.

Managers throughout the organization must develop goals, strategy, and do operational planning.

Evolution of Management Thought

Social Responsibility and Ethics

Strategic Management and Planning in a Global Environment

Planning in the Contemporary Organization

Managerial Decision Making

Organizing for Effectiveness and Efficiency

Organizational Design

Strategic Human Resource Management

Organizational Culture and Change

Communicating Effectively Within Diverse Organizations

Leading in a Dynamic Environment

Exploring Individual Differences and Team Dynamics

Motivating Organizational Members

Organizational Control in a Complex Business Environment

Productivity and Quality in Operations

Information Technology and Control

Filters