Question 1

The power derived from a manager's relationship with others is called ________ power.

Accepted Answer

A)  total 
B)  position 
C)  personal 
D)  social 
E)  authentic 
A)  total 
B)  position 
C)  personal 
D)  social 
E)  authentic

Question 2

Derek recently asked for opinions on whether to install charging stations at every bay in his organization. The response was huge and mixed. There were a lot of pros and cons mentioned. Derek is now unable to come to a decision. Which of the following describes the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  paralysis by organizing 
B)  paralysis by planning 
C)  paralysis by control 
D)  paralysis by analysis 
E)  paralysis by action 
A)  paralysis by organizing 
B)  paralysis by planning 
C)  paralysis by control 
D)  paralysis by analysis 
E)  paralysis by action

Question 3

The ________ of GASSP's key principles states that organizations should periodically assess the risks to information and information systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  accountability principle 
B)  ethics principle 
C)  timeless principle 
D)  assessment principle 
E)  equity principle 
A)  accountability principle 
B)  ethics principle 
C)  timeless principle 
D)  assessment principle 
E)  equity principle

Question 4

Describe the information that is appropriate for making strategic planning decisions and for making operational control decisions.

Accepted Answer

Strategic planning decisions relate to d

Question 5

________ standards are those associated with return on investment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Profitability 
B)  Market position 
C)  Productivity 
D)  Product leadership 
E)  Personnel development 
A)  Profitability 
B)  Market position 
C)  Productivity 
D)  Product leadership 
E)  Personnel development

Question 6

Define the terms "technology," "information technology," and "information systems."

Accepted Answer

Technology consists of any type of equip

Question 7

Managers not only need to be concerned about how to measure performance toward goals, but they must also be concerned about ________ to measure.

Accepted Answer

A)  where 
B)  why 
C)  numbers 
D)  what 
E)  when 
A)  where 
B)  why 
C)  numbers 
D)  what 
E)  when

Question 8

Which of the following is the last step in operating an IS properly?

Accepted Answer

A)  transmitting data 
B)  determining appropriate data 
C)  using the information 
D)  determining information needs 
E)  gathering appropriate data 
A)  transmitting data 
B)  determining appropriate data 
C)  using the information 
D)  determining information needs 
E)  gathering appropriate data

Question 9

Which of the following is the first step in evaluating organizational information?

Accepted Answer

A)  pinpointing the data to be analyzed 
B)  evaluating the cost of data 
C)  comparing the value of information with its cost 
D)  acquiring information 
E)  increasing value or decreasing cost of information 
A)  pinpointing the data to be analyzed 
B)  evaluating the cost of data 
C)  comparing the value of information with its cost 
D)  acquiring information 
E)  increasing value or decreasing cost of information

Question 10

________ involves comparison of organizational information with the expected cost of obtaining that information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluating the cost of technology 
B)  Evaluating the cost of personnel 
C)  Evaluating the cost of data 
D)  Evaluating the cost of production 
E)  Evaluating the cost of distribution 
A)  Evaluating the cost of technology 
B)  Evaluating the cost of personnel 
C)  Evaluating the cost of data 
D)  Evaluating the cost of production 
E)  Evaluating the cost of distribution

The power derived from a manager's relationship with others is called ________ power.

Derek recently asked for opinions on whether to install charging stations at every bay in his organization. The response was huge and mixed. There were a lot of pros and cons mentioned. Derek is now unable to come to a decision. Which of the following describes the situation?

The ________ of GASSP's key principles states that organizations should periodically assess the risks to information and information systems.

Describe the information that is appropriate for making strategic planning decisions and for making operational control decisions.

________ standards are those associated with return on investment.

Define the terms "technology," "information technology," and "information systems."

Managers not only need to be concerned about how to measure performance toward goals, but they must also be concerned about ________ to measure.

Which of the following is the last step in operating an IS properly?

Which of the following is the first step in evaluating organizational information?

________ involves comparison of organizational information with the expected cost of obtaining that information.

Principles of Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Managers, Society, and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, Tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, Authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Organizational Change: Stress, Conflict and Virtuality

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Production and Control

Appendix 1: Managing History and Current Thinking

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

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Exam 17: Controlling, Information, and Technology

The power derived from a manager's relationship with others is called ________ power.

Derek recently asked for opinions on whether to install charging stations at every bay in his organization. The response was huge and mixed. There were a lot of pros and cons mentioned. Derek is now unable to come to a decision. Which of the following describes the situation?

The ________ of GASSP's key principles states that organizations should periodically assess the risks to information and information systems.

Describe the information that is appropriate for making strategic planning decisions and for making operational control decisions.

________ standards are those associated with return on investment.

Define the terms "technology," "information technology," and "information systems."

Managers not only need to be concerned about how to measure performance toward goals, but they must also be concerned about ________ to measure.

Which of the following is the last step in operating an IS properly?

Which of the following is the first step in evaluating organizational information?

________ involves comparison of organizational information with the expected cost of obtaining that information.

Principles of Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Managers, Society, and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, Tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, Authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Organizational Change: Stress, Conflict and Virtuality

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Production and Control

Appendix 1: Managing History and Current Thinking

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Filters