Question 1

Briefly discuss the relationship between management skills and management level.

Accepted Answer

The answer should contain both of the fo

Question 2

Which of these managers are in charge of departments such as finance and HR that support line departments?

Accepted Answer

A) Line 
B) Project 
C) Top 
D) Operatives 
E) Staff 
A) Line 
B) Project 
C) Top 
D) Operatives 
E) Staff

Question 3

Becoming a successful manager means thinking in terms of building teams and networks,becoming a motivator and organizer within a highly interdependent system of people and work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____________________ skills refers to the understanding and proficiency in the performance of specific tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ skills refers to the understanding and...

Question 5

Since not-for-profit organizations do not have a conventional ____,managers may struggle with the question of what constitutes results and effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) hierarchy 
B) bottom line 
C) information system 
D) decision-making process 
E) structure 
A) hierarchy 
B) bottom line 
C) information system 
D) decision-making process 
E) structure

Question 6

Managers in small businesses tend to emphasize roles different from those of managers in large corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Managers get things done by coordinating and motivating other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A manager's ____ skill is demonstrated in the way a manager relates to other people.

Accepted Answer

A) conceptual 
B) human 
C) technical 
D) leading 
E) controlling 
A) conceptual 
B) human 
C) technical 
D) leading 
E) controlling

Question 9

The interpersonal roles performed by managers include figurehead,leader,and liaison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Controlling involves monitoring employee's activities and taking corrective action as necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An important phase within the controlling function of management is making corrections when necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The nature of management is to cope with ____ and far-reaching challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) planned 
C) diverse 
D) organized 
E) controlled 
A) simple 
B) planned 
C) diverse 
D) organized 
E) controlled

Question 13

Companies can survive over the long run without innovation as long as they are successful imitators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The individual performer is a(n)____________________;whereas,the manager has to be a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

specialist

Question 15

Managers shift gears quickly and therefore,the average time spent on any one activity is less than ____.

Accepted Answer

A) nine minutes 
B) an hour 
C) one workday 
D) a half hour 
E) a half day 
A) nine minutes 
B) an hour 
C) one workday 
D) a half hour 
E) a half day

Question 16

Most top executives routinely work at least 12 hours a day and spend 50 percent or more of their time traveling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The individual identity includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Generalist,coordinates diverse tasks 
B) Gets things done through others 
C) Works relatively independently 
D) A network builder 
E) Works in highly interdependent manner 
A) Generalist,coordinates diverse tasks 
B) Gets things done through others 
C) Works relatively independently 
D) A network builder 
E) Works in highly interdependent manner

Question 18

Which of these can best describe organizing?

Accepted Answer

A) Assigning responsibility for task accomplishment. 
B) Using influence to motivate employees. 
C) Monitoring activities and making corrections. 
D) Selecting goals and ways to attain them. 
E) None of these. 
A) Assigning responsibility for task accomplishment. 
B) Using influence to motivate employees. 
C) Monitoring activities and making corrections. 
D) Selecting goals and ways to attain them. 
E) None of these.

Question 19

The ____ role involves resolving conflicts among subordinates between the managers department and other departments.

Accepted Answer

A) resource allocator 
B) entrepreneur 
C) negotiator 
D) liaison 
E) disturbance handler 
A) resource allocator 
B) entrepreneur 
C) negotiator 
D) liaison 
E) disturbance handler

Question 20

Amanda Rowley,President of Autos-R-Us,recognizes the factory employees for their outstanding performance at the monthly awards banquet on the shop floor by presenting a plaque and a check for $100.She is engaging in the management function of

Accepted Answer

A) bribery. 
B) organizing. 
C) technical skills. 
D) leading. 
E) controlling. 
A) bribery. 
B) organizing. 
C) technical skills. 
D) leading. 
E) controlling.

Briefly discuss the relationship between management skills and management level.

Which of these managers are in charge of departments such as finance and HR that support line departments?

Becoming a successful manager means thinking in terms of building teams and networks,becoming a motivator and organizer within a highly interdependent system of people and work.

____________________ skills refers to the understanding and proficiency in the performance of specific tasks.

Since not-for-profit organizations do not have a conventional ____,managers may struggle with the question of what constitutes results and effectiveness.

Managers in small businesses tend to emphasize roles different from those of managers in large corporations.

Managers get things done by coordinating and motivating other people.

A manager's ____ skill is demonstrated in the way a manager relates to other people.

The interpersonal roles performed by managers include figurehead,leader,and liaison.

Controlling involves monitoring employee's activities and taking corrective action as necessary.

An important phase within the controlling function of management is making corrections when necessary.

The nature of management is to cope with ____ and far-reaching challenges.

Companies can survive over the long run without innovation as long as they are successful imitators.

The individual performer is a(n);whereas,the manager has to be a(n).

Managers shift gears quickly and therefore,the average time spent on any one activity is less than ____.

Most top executives routinely work at least 12 hours a day and spend 50 percent or more of their time traveling.

The individual identity includes which of the following?

Which of these can best describe organizing?

The ____ role involves resolving conflicts among subordinates between the managers department and other departments.

Amanda Rowley,President of Autos-R-Us,recognizes the factory employees for their outstanding performance at the monthly awards banquet on the shop floor by presenting a plaque and a check for $100.She is engaging in the management function of

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Briefly discuss the relationship between management skills and management level.

Which of these managers are in charge of departments such as finance and HR that support line departments?

Becoming a successful manager means thinking in terms of building teams and networks,becoming a motivator and organizer within a highly interdependent system of people and work.

____________________ skills refers to the understanding and proficiency in the performance of specific tasks.

Since not-for-profit organizations do not have a conventional ____,managers may struggle with the question of what constitutes results and effectiveness.

Managers in small businesses tend to emphasize roles different from those of managers in large corporations.

Managers get things done by coordinating and motivating other people.

A manager's ____ skill is demonstrated in the way a manager relates to other people.

The interpersonal roles performed by managers include figurehead,leader,and liaison.

Controlling involves monitoring employee's activities and taking corrective action as necessary.

An important phase within the controlling function of management is making corrections when necessary.

The nature of management is to cope with ____ and far-reaching challenges.

Companies can survive over the long run without innovation as long as they are successful imitators.

The individual performer is a(n)____________________;whereas,the manager has to be a(n)____________________.

Managers shift gears quickly and therefore,the average time spent on any one activity is less than ____.

Most top executives routinely work at least 12 hours a day and spend 50 percent or more of their time traveling.

The individual identity includes which of the following?

Which of these can best describe organizing?

The ____ role involves resolving conflicts among subordinates between the managers department and other departments.

Amanda Rowley,President of Autos-R-Us,recognizes the factory employees for their outstanding performance at the monthly awards banquet on the shop floor by presenting a plaque and a check for $100.She is engaging in the management function of

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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The individual performer is a(n);whereas,the manager has to be a(n).