Exam 2: The Managerial Functions

Successful managers will assure you that _____ are the most important asset.

_____ is also known as directing, motivating, or influencing.

According to Havard professor John P. Kotter, management involves keeping the current system operating through planning, budgeting, staffing, controlling, and problem-solving, while leadership is the development of vision and strategies.

When most companies appoint a new supervisor, the supervisor is selected based on his/her technical competence, willingness to work hard, and prior performance.

Networking _____ coordination efforts.

Which of the following phrases is correct?

The only skills a supervisor needs in order to be effective are technical and human relations skills.

Hot is to cold as an autocratic management style is to:

As is typical for a supervisor, Lisa has two main requirements. One requirement is that she must have the ability to manage the department. The other is:

While cooperation is helpful and the lack of it could impede progress, its presence alone will not necessarily get the job done.

The primary managerial functions differ depending on the manager's level within the managerial hierarchy.

The process of delegating authority to lower levels in the hierarchy is required for an organization to have effective managers, supervisors, and employees.

Which of the following is NOT generally considered to be True?

The supervisor must be _____.

The time and effort involved in each function of management will vary depending upon the level of the hierarchy in which the manager is a member.

Working in a team generally delivers _____ results in comparison to working alone.

Because of the harsh and severe times that come as a result of the recent economic downturn, ARV Inc. is implementing measures to cut spending and tighten its budget to avoid layoffs. These are referred to as _________ measures.

The growing diversity among employees has contributed to the increased use of teams in the workplace.

Team-based organizational structures commonly focus on customer satisfaction, productivity, profitability, and continuous improvement.

In the controlling function, supervisors evaluate performance to ensure actual performance is in line with intended performance and changes are made if outcomes are not being met.