Question 1

Organizing means creating a shared culture and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Conceptual,human,and technical skills are important to which managerial level?

Accepted Answer

A) Top managers 
B) Middle managers 
C) First-line managers 
D) Non managers 
E) All of these 
A) Top managers 
B) Middle managers 
C) First-line managers 
D) Non managers 
E) All of these

Question 3

Antonio is head of the advertising department at Terrific Tortillas,Inc.He can be described as a general manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Managers,in today's work environment,rely less on ____ and more on ____ leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) coordination and communication;control and command 
B) autocratic;empowering 
C) empowerment and innovation;productivity and efficiency 
D) effectiveness and efficiency;quality and profit 
E) ethics and social responsibility;profit and cost-savings 
A) coordination and communication;control and command 
B) autocratic;empowering 
C) empowerment and innovation;productivity and efficiency 
D) effectiveness and efficiency;quality and profit 
E) ethics and social responsibility;profit and cost-savings

Question 5

Research shows that managers enjoy all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) networking 
B) innovation 
C) leading others 
D) managing time 
E) all of these 
A) networking 
B) innovation 
C) leading others 
D) managing time 
E) all of these

Question 6

____________________ is the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning,organizing,leading,and controlling organizational resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the attainment of organizational goals...

Question 7

Given the significantly reduced importance of the middle manager's jobs in today's workplace,these levels have been eliminated in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ is not a force affecting transition from the old workplace to the new workplace..

Accepted Answer

A) Focus 
B) Insourcing 
C) Workforce 
D) Technology 
E) Pace 
A) Focus 
B) Insourcing 
C) Workforce 
D) Technology 
E) Pace

Question 9

In the spokesperson role,a manager forwards information to other organization members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Organizations are learning to value stability and efficiency over change and speed because of changes in technology,globalization,and diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Staff managers are responsible for the manufacturing and marketing departments that make or sell the products or services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

First-line managers are responsible for setting organizational goals,defining strategies for achieving them,monitoring and interpreting the external environment,and making decisions that affect the entire organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All managers have to pay attention to costs and according to research,the best way to improve organizational effectiveness is by severe cost cutting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Without ____,no company can survive over the long run.

Accepted Answer

A) cost-cutting 
B) outsourcing 
C) command-and-control approach 
D) total quality teamwork 
E) innovation 
A) cost-cutting 
B) outsourcing 
C) command-and-control approach 
D) total quality teamwork 
E) innovation

Question 15

Kyle Erckard,manager of the jewelry division of a major dept.store,coordinated the work of several people across several departments to accomplish a $500,000 fundraising for an animal shelter.He can best be described in his fundraising activities as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) top manager. 
B) middle manager. 
C) project manager. 
D) first-line manager. 
E) operative. 
A) top manager. 
B) middle manager. 
C) project manager. 
D) first-line manager. 
E) operative.

Question 16

One of the biggest mistakes during turbulent times is managers' failure to comprehend and adapt to the rapid pace of change in the world around them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a manager finds several new competitors on the horizon,they may need to spend more time in the which role?

Accepted Answer

A) Negotiator 
B) Resource allocator 
C) Figurehead 
D) Monitor 
E) Leader 
A) Negotiator 
B) Resource allocator 
C) Figurehead 
D) Monitor 
E) Leader

Question 18

Taylor Brittingham is a general manager.Which of the following best describes her position?

Accepted Answer

A) She is responsible for several departments that perform different functions. 
B) She organizes people across departments to perform a specific task. 
C) She is responsible for one specific department (e.g. ,marketing). 
D) She supervises employees with similar training and skills. 
E) None of these 
A) She is responsible for several departments that perform different functions. 
B) She organizes people across departments to perform a specific task. 
C) She is responsible for one specific department (e.g. ,marketing). 
D) She supervises employees with similar training and skills. 
E) None of these

Question 19

Within her role as a small business consultant,Alexa analyzes how organizations fit into their industries,the communities,and the broader social environment.This type of analysis involves which management skill?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizing 
B) Technical 
C) Human 
D) Conceptual 
E) Delegation 
A) Organizing 
B) Technical 
C) Human 
D) Conceptual 
E) Delegation

Question 20

Which of the following best describes Terrance's position as a project manager?

Accepted Answer

A) He is responsible for several departments that perform different functions. 
B) He is required to have significant human skills. 
C) He is responsible for self-contained division and all the departments within it. 
D) He supervises employees with similar training and skills. 
E) All of these. 
A) He is responsible for several departments that perform different functions. 
B) He is required to have significant human skills. 
C) He is responsible for self-contained division and all the departments within it. 
D) He supervises employees with similar training and skills. 
E) All of these.

Organizing means creating a shared culture and values.

Conceptual,human,and technical skills are important to which managerial level?

Antonio is head of the advertising department at Terrific Tortillas,Inc.He can be described as a general manager.

Managers,in today's work environment,rely less on and more on leadership.

Research shows that managers enjoy all of the following except:

____________________ is the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning,organizing,leading,and controlling organizational resources.

Given the significantly reduced importance of the middle manager's jobs in today's workplace,these levels have been eliminated in organizations.

____ is not a force affecting transition from the old workplace to the new workplace..

In the spokesperson role,a manager forwards information to other organization members.

Organizations are learning to value stability and efficiency over change and speed because of changes in technology,globalization,and diversity.

Staff managers are responsible for the manufacturing and marketing departments that make or sell the products or services.

First-line managers are responsible for setting organizational goals,defining strategies for achieving them,monitoring and interpreting the external environment,and making decisions that affect the entire organization.

All managers have to pay attention to costs and according to research,the best way to improve organizational effectiveness is by severe cost cutting.

Without ____,no company can survive over the long run.

Kyle Erckard,manager of the jewelry division of a major dept.store,coordinated the work of several people across several departments to accomplish a $500,000 fundraising for an animal shelter.He can best be described in his fundraising activities as a(n)

One of the biggest mistakes during turbulent times is managers' failure to comprehend and adapt to the rapid pace of change in the world around them.

If a manager finds several new competitors on the horizon,they may need to spend more time in the which role?

Taylor Brittingham is a general manager.Which of the following best describes her position?

Within her role as a small business consultant,Alexa analyzes how organizations fit into their industries,the communities,and the broader social environment.This type of analysis involves which management skill?

Which of the following best describes Terrance's position as a project manager?

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

Organizing means creating a shared culture and values.

Conceptual,human,and technical skills are important to which managerial level?

Antonio is head of the advertising department at Terrific Tortillas,Inc.He can be described as a general manager.

Managers,in today's work environment,rely less on ____ and more on ____ leadership.

Research shows that managers enjoy all of the following except:

____________________ is the attainment of organizational goals in an effective and efficient manner through planning,organizing,leading,and controlling organizational resources.

Given the significantly reduced importance of the middle manager's jobs in today's workplace,these levels have been eliminated in organizations.

____ is not a force affecting transition from the old workplace to the new workplace..

In the spokesperson role,a manager forwards information to other organization members.

Organizations are learning to value stability and efficiency over change and speed because of changes in technology,globalization,and diversity.

Staff managers are responsible for the manufacturing and marketing departments that make or sell the products or services.

First-line managers are responsible for setting organizational goals,defining strategies for achieving them,monitoring and interpreting the external environment,and making decisions that affect the entire organization.

All managers have to pay attention to costs and according to research,the best way to improve organizational effectiveness is by severe cost cutting.

Without ____,no company can survive over the long run.

Kyle Erckard,manager of the jewelry division of a major dept.store,coordinated the work of several people across several departments to accomplish a $500,000 fundraising for an animal shelter.He can best be described in his fundraising activities as a(n)

One of the biggest mistakes during turbulent times is managers' failure to comprehend and adapt to the rapid pace of change in the world around them.

If a manager finds several new competitors on the horizon,they may need to spend more time in the which role?

Taylor Brittingham is a general manager.Which of the following best describes her position?

Within her role as a small business consultant,Alexa analyzes how organizations fit into their industries,the communities,and the broader social environment.This type of analysis involves which management skill?

Which of the following best describes Terrance's position as a project manager?

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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Managers,in today's work environment,rely less on and more on leadership.