Question 1

Which skills include specialized knowledge and analytical ability?

Accepted Answer

A) Conceptual 
B) Human 
C) Technical 
D) Controlling 
E) Planning 
A) Conceptual 
B) Human 
C) Technical 
D) Controlling 
E) Planning

Question 2

Critical management missteps include:

Accepted Answer

A) poor communication skills 
B) reactionary behavior 
C) inability to build a team 
D) failure to adapt 
E) all of these 
A) poor communication skills 
B) reactionary behavior 
C) inability to build a team 
D) failure to adapt 
E) all of these

Question 3

How an organization goes about accomplishing a plan is a key part of the management function of

Accepted Answer

A) planning. 
B) organizing. 
C) leading. 
D) controlling. 
E) motivating. 
A) planning. 
B) organizing. 
C) leading. 
D) controlling. 
E) motivating.

Question 4

____________________ is concerned with defining goals for future organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is concerned with defining goals for...

Question 5

The biggest mistake that many manager's make is the failure to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) clarify direction 
B) communicate effectively 
C) display compassion to employees 
D) create employee recognition programs 
E) focus on productivity 
A) clarify direction 
B) communicate effectively 
C) display compassion to employees 
D) create employee recognition programs 
E) focus on productivity

Question 6

Allocating resources across the organization is part of the organizing management function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Technical skills are utilized in the understanding and proficiency of general tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Only the top managers in organizations need conceptual skills since it involves planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Facilitating individual employee performance is an important role for top managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Technical skills are most important at lower organizational levels while human skills become more important as managers move up the organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Efficiency refers to the degree to which the organization achieves a stated objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In today's turbulent and hypercompetitive global environment,managers must help their companies innovate more than ever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Robert,a top-level manager at an advertising agency,spends a significant part of his work day identifying goals for future organizational performance and deciding how to use resources to attain these goals.This involves which management function?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Scenario - Barry Miller
The promotion to first line manager took place just six weeks ago for Barry Miller.He was well qualified for the promotion,but the new job still required a lot of training.One of the challenges has been to coordinate the production of his team with the needs of the sales department and with the availability of raw materials from his suppliers.Setting priorities and developing schedules to accomplish the work is a part of Barry's job that he has really enjoyed.The challenges to maintain high rapport and to build a strong team with his employees have already brought him a lot of satisfaction.In reflecting about the last six weeks,Barry concludes that he is very happy about his new job.
-The managerial skill that is least important at Barry's middle-level management position is

Accepted Answer

A) conceptual. 
B) human. 
C) technical. 
D) all of these skills are vital. 
E) none of these skills are important. 
A) conceptual. 
B) human. 
C) technical. 
D) all of these skills are vital. 
E) none of these skills are important.

Question 15

Scenario - Barry Miller
The promotion to first line manager took place just six weeks ago for Barry Miller.He was well qualified for the promotion,but the new job still required a lot of training.One of the challenges has been to coordinate the production of his team with the needs of the sales department and with the availability of raw materials from his suppliers.Setting priorities and developing schedules to accomplish the work is a part of Barry's job that he has really enjoyed.The challenges to maintain high rapport and to build a strong team with his employees have already brought him a lot of satisfaction.In reflecting about the last six weeks,Barry concludes that he is very happy about his new job.
-By maintaining information links,Barry Miller was exhibiting the interpersonal role of

Accepted Answer

A) figurehead. 
B) leader. 
C) liaison. 
D) monitor. 
E) spokesperson. 
A) figurehead. 
B) leader. 
C) liaison. 
D) monitor. 
E) spokesperson.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a function of management?

Accepted Answer

A) Plan 
B) Control 
C) Organize 
D) Lead 
E) Performance 
A) Plan 
B) Control 
C) Organize 
D) Lead 
E) Performance

Question 17

An organization is a social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are technical skills? At what level are they most important and why?

Accepted Answer

Technical skill is the understanding of

Question 19

Consider the following three managers from Outrageous Outfitters,Inc.Tiffany Blanchard is the president,Timothy Thompson is the director of marketing,and Karen Baxter is a maintenance supervisor.Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Karen Baxter does more planning than Tiffany Blanchard. 
B) Timothy Thompson does more leading than Karen Baxter. 
C) Tiffany Blanchard does more controlling than Timothy Thompson. 
D) Tiffany Blanchard does more planning than Karen Baxter. 
E) None of these. 
A) Karen Baxter does more planning than Tiffany Blanchard. 
B) Timothy Thompson does more leading than Karen Baxter. 
C) Tiffany Blanchard does more controlling than Timothy Thompson. 
D) Tiffany Blanchard does more planning than Karen Baxter. 
E) None of these.

Question 20

With its "community of interest" in a pre-Facebook era,the Grateful Dead band's ability to ________ is a principle factor for its success over several decades.

Accepted Answer

A) innovate 
B) communicate 
C) generate revenue 
D) compete 
E) monitor 
A) innovate 
B) communicate 
C) generate revenue 
D) compete 
E) monitor

Which skills include specialized knowledge and analytical ability?

Critical management missteps include:

How an organization goes about accomplishing a plan is a key part of the management function of

____________________ is concerned with defining goals for future organizational performance.

The biggest mistake that many manager's make is the failure to ____.

Allocating resources across the organization is part of the organizing management function.

Technical skills are utilized in the understanding and proficiency of general tasks.

Only the top managers in organizations need conceptual skills since it involves planning.

Facilitating individual employee performance is an important role for top managers.

Technical skills are most important at lower organizational levels while human skills become more important as managers move up the organizational hierarchy.

Efficiency refers to the degree to which the organization achieves a stated objective.

In today's turbulent and hypercompetitive global environment,managers must help their companies innovate more than ever.

Robert,a top-level manager at an advertising agency,spends a significant part of his work day identifying goals for future organizational performance and deciding how to use resources to attain these goals.This involves which management function?

Which of the following is not a function of management?

An organization is a social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured.

What are technical skills? At what level are they most important and why?

Consider the following three managers from Outrageous Outfitters,Inc.Tiffany Blanchard is the president,Timothy Thompson is the director of marketing,and Karen Baxter is a maintenance supervisor.Which of the following statements is true?

With its "community of interest" in a pre-Facebook era,the Grateful Dead band's ability to ________ is a principle factor for its success over several decades.

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Web 20, and E-Business

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Exam 1: Innovative Management for a Changing World

Which skills include specialized knowledge and analytical ability?

Critical management missteps include:

How an organization goes about accomplishing a plan is a key part of the management function of

____________________ is concerned with defining goals for future organizational performance.

The biggest mistake that many manager's make is the failure to ____.

Allocating resources across the organization is part of the organizing management function.

Technical skills are utilized in the understanding and proficiency of general tasks.

Only the top managers in organizations need conceptual skills since it involves planning.

Facilitating individual employee performance is an important role for top managers.

Technical skills are most important at lower organizational levels while human skills become more important as managers move up the organizational hierarchy.

Efficiency refers to the degree to which the organization achieves a stated objective.

In today's turbulent and hypercompetitive global environment,managers must help their companies innovate more than ever.

Robert,a top-level manager at an advertising agency,spends a significant part of his work day identifying goals for future organizational performance and deciding how to use resources to attain these goals.This involves which management function?

Which of the following is not a function of management?

An organization is a social entity that is goal directed and deliberately structured.

What are technical skills? At what level are they most important and why?

Consider the following three managers from Outrageous Outfitters,Inc.Tiffany Blanchard is the president,Timothy Thompson is the director of marketing,and Karen Baxter is a maintenance supervisor.Which of the following statements is true?

With its "community of interest" in a pre-Facebook era,the Grateful Dead band's ability to ________ is a principle factor for its success over several decades.

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Web 20, and E-Business

Filters