Question 1

Which of these is true about older workers, when compared to younger workers? They

Accepted Answer

A)  are much more productive. 
B)  do not like part-time work. 
C)  are absent more often. 
D)  are unwilling to learn new jobs. 
E)  have lower accident rates. 
A)  are much more productive. 
B)  do not like part-time work. 
C)  are absent more often. 
D)  are unwilling to learn new jobs. 
E)  have lower accident rates.

Question 2

In 2010, which of these ratios accurately depicts the Fortune 500's chief executive ranks?

Accepted Answer

A)  485 men to 15 women 
B)  301 men to 199 women 
C)  500 men to 0 women 
D)  380 men to 120 women 
E)  472 men to 28 women 
A)  485 men to 15 women 
B)  301 men to 199 women 
C)  500 men to 0 women 
D)  380 men to 120 women 
E)  472 men to 28 women

Question 3

____ refers to the time it takes to turn a new idea into a product that satisfies consumer demand.

Accepted Answer

A)  Innovation lag 
B)  Developmental decay 
C)  Creativity lapse 
D)  Innovation drag 
E)  Demand slack 
A)  Innovation lag 
B)  Developmental decay 
C)  Creativity lapse 
D)  Innovation drag 
E)  Demand slack

Question 4

The controversial practice of promoting a point of view along with a product or service refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  PACs. 
B)  lobbying. 
C)  coalition building. 
D)  social contracting. 
E)  advocacy advertising. 
A)  PACs. 
B)  lobbying. 
C)  coalition building. 
D)  social contracting. 
E)  advocacy advertising.

Question 5

The global economy has little relevance for the average worker in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Managers with the 2020 workplace mind-set will need to incorporate all of the following abilities except:____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social participation and networking 
B)  thinking globally 
C)  ubiquitous learning 
D)  status quo compliance 
E)  thinking big, acting fast, and constantly improving 
A)  social participation and networking 
B)  thinking globally 
C)  ubiquitous learning 
D)  status quo compliance 
E)  thinking big, acting fast, and constantly improving

Question 7

Comprehensive diversity programs strive to create more _______ organizations where ________ has(have) a fair chance to thrive and succeed?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian; women 
B)  flatter; minorities 
C)  larger; everyone 
D)  minority-owned; minorities 
E)  flexible; everyone 
A)  authoritarian; women 
B)  flatter; minorities 
C)  larger; everyone 
D)  minority-owned; minorities 
E)  flexible; everyone

Question 8

One has to work for a foreign-owned company to be personally impacted by the global economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How do part-timers compare to full-time employees cost-wise?

Accepted Answer

A)  About equal 
B)  Much less costly 
C)  Much more costly 
D)  One cannot compare because part-timers are contingent workers 
E)  Slightly less costly 
A)  About equal 
B)  Much less costly 
C)  Much more costly 
D)  One cannot compare because part-timers are contingent workers 
E)  Slightly less costly

Question 10

The ____ process is defined as the systematic development and practical application of a new idea.

Accepted Answer

A)  technology 
B)  innovation 
C)  copyright 
D)  licensing 
E)  creative 
A)  technology 
B)  innovation 
C)  copyright 
D)  licensing 
E)  creative

Question 11

On average, experienced, professional women without children earn just 77 cents for every dollar that men earned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Managers are finding that ____ around common rallying points is required for political impact when special-interest groups are involved.

Accepted Answer

A)  social contracting 
B)  coalition building 
C)  lobbying 
D)  campaign financing 
E)  advocacy advertising 
A)  social contracting 
B)  coalition building 
C)  lobbying 
D)  campaign financing 
E)  advocacy advertising

Question 13

When it comes to making good business cycle-sensitive decisions, timing is everything.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Unfortunately, research provides conclusive evidence that older workers have an unacceptably high rate of workplace accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Annika is a manager at a home appliance company. Her team designed a new washing machine, and has just finished building the initial model. It is now ready for testing. What stage of the innovation process does this involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorming 
B)  Commercialization 
C)  Conceptualization 
D)  Prototype development 
E)  Control 
A)  Brainstorming 
B)  Commercialization 
C)  Conceptualization 
D)  Prototype development 
E)  Control

Question 16

Experts recommend that managers use a(n) ____ approach when using forecasting in making cycle-sensitive decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative 
B)  global 
C)  divide-and-conquer 
D)  consensus 
E)  average 
A)  administrative 
B)  global 
C)  divide-and-conquer 
D)  consensus 
E)  average

Question 17

Managers never get embroiled in legal or political issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A myth about older workers is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  are less accident-prone. 
B)  are more costly to employ. 
C)  are more productive. 
D)  have much better attendance. 
E)  are more willing to learn new jobs. 
A)  are less accident-prone. 
B)  are more costly to employ. 
C)  are more productive. 
D)  have much better attendance. 
E)  are more willing to learn new jobs.

Question 19

Empowerment involves pushing decision-making authority to the levels where people with the appropriate skills can do the most good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A goal of managing diversity programs is greater organizational flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these is true about older workers, when compared to younger workers? They

In 2010, which of these ratios accurately depicts the Fortune 500's chief executive ranks?

____ refers to the time it takes to turn a new idea into a product that satisfies consumer demand.

The controversial practice of promoting a point of view along with a product or service refers to

The global economy has little relevance for the average worker in the U.S.

Managers with the 2020 workplace mind-set will need to incorporate all of the following abilities except:____________________.

Comprehensive diversity programs strive to create more _ organizations where __ has(have) a fair chance to thrive and succeed?

One has to work for a foreign-owned company to be personally impacted by the global economy.

How do part-timers compare to full-time employees cost-wise?

The ____ process is defined as the systematic development and practical application of a new idea.

On average, experienced, professional women without children earn just 77 cents for every dollar that men earned.

Managers are finding that ____ around common rallying points is required for political impact when special-interest groups are involved.

When it comes to making good business cycle-sensitive decisions, timing is everything.

Unfortunately, research provides conclusive evidence that older workers have an unacceptably high rate of workplace accidents.

Annika is a manager at a home appliance company. Her team designed a new washing machine, and has just finished building the initial model. It is now ready for testing. What stage of the innovation process does this involve?

Experts recommend that managers use a(n) ____ approach when using forecasting in making cycle-sensitive decisions.

Managers never get embroiled in legal or political issues.

A myth about older workers is that they

Empowerment involves pushing decision-making authority to the levels where people with the appropriate skills can do the most good.

A goal of managing diversity programs is greater organizational flexibility.

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

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Exam 3: The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

Which of these is true about older workers, when compared to younger workers? They

In 2010, which of these ratios accurately depicts the Fortune 500's chief executive ranks?

____ refers to the time it takes to turn a new idea into a product that satisfies consumer demand.

The controversial practice of promoting a point of view along with a product or service refers to

The global economy has little relevance for the average worker in the U.S.

Managers with the 2020 workplace mind-set will need to incorporate all of the following abilities except:____________________.

Comprehensive diversity programs strive to create more _______ organizations where ________ has(have) a fair chance to thrive and succeed?

One has to work for a foreign-owned company to be personally impacted by the global economy.

How do part-timers compare to full-time employees cost-wise?

The ____ process is defined as the systematic development and practical application of a new idea.

On average, experienced, professional women without children earn just 77 cents for every dollar that men earned.

Managers are finding that ____ around common rallying points is required for political impact when special-interest groups are involved.

When it comes to making good business cycle-sensitive decisions, timing is everything.

Unfortunately, research provides conclusive evidence that older workers have an unacceptably high rate of workplace accidents.

Annika is a manager at a home appliance company. Her team designed a new washing machine, and has just finished building the initial model. It is now ready for testing. What stage of the innovation process does this involve?

Experts recommend that managers use a(n) ____ approach when using forecasting in making cycle-sensitive decisions.

Managers never get embroiled in legal or political issues.

A myth about older workers is that they

Empowerment involves pushing decision-making authority to the levels where people with the appropriate skills can do the most good.

A goal of managing diversity programs is greater organizational flexibility.

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

Filters

Comprehensive diversity programs strive to create more _ organizations where __ has(have) a fair chance to thrive and succeed?