Exam 1: Management in the 21st Century

Describe the three categories of Management Roles and give two examples of a specific role in each category.

When a manager acts as a disturbance handler or negotiator for his/her organization, he/she is acting in a(n) __________ role.

The ability to work well in collaboration with others is called a __________ skill.

When managers __________, they effectively motivate and communicate with employees to achieve goals.

____________ skills are the ability to perform job-specific tasks.

"Positive Psychology" explores ways to help people recognize their positive traits or strengths, and nurture them to their full potential.

Which skill set ismost important for a Top Manager?

A __________ approach to management can ensure than organizations are both effective in the short- and long-term.

___________ is the process of setting goals for the future, designing appropriate strategies, and deciding on the actions and resources needed to achieve success.

Managers are expected to continuously seek ways to increase ___________ and ____________ through other people and systems.

Which of the following options is least associated with the benefits an organization can use to engage and motivate their employees?

_____________ is the process of working with people and distributing an organization's resources to achieve goals efficiently and effectively.

Decisional roles require managers to gather, assess, and communicate information to individuals and teams in support of the organization's values, mission, vision, and goals.

Vision, mission, and values can be differentiated based on the time impact on the organization.

We often describe technically-focused side of management as the "art of management."

His ability to write wonderful melodies and perfect lyrics were Cole Porter's ___________.

A _________ __________ is an organization that increases its annual revenue faster than its competitors.

All of the following are ways of practicing "Positive Psychology" EXCEPT:

List and describe the four basic functions of management.

Which of the following is NOT one of the "3 P's"?