Question 1

Describe the basic steps in the control process.

Accepted Answer

1ˢᵗ - Determine the objectives and estab

Question 2

Unfortunately,control plays a negative role in the management process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Output standards in business would include:

Accepted Answer

A)  the average educational level of employees. 
B)  the quality of the raw materials used to make the product. 
C)  quality ratings of the final product. 
D)  reliability ratings on production equipment. 
A)  the average educational level of employees. 
B)  the quality of the raw materials used to make the product. 
C)  quality ratings of the final product. 
D)  reliability ratings on production equipment.

Question 4

MBO is a system that only works to improve organizational improvement objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The process of measuring performance and taking action to ensure desired results are a part of the management function of

Accepted Answer

A)  planning. 
B)  organizing. 
C)  leading. 
D)  controlling. 
A)  planning. 
B)  organizing. 
C)  leading. 
D)  controlling.

Question 6

The place where losses end and profits begin is known as the __________ point.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The place where losses end and profits...

Question 7

A(n)__________ measures work efforts that go into a product.

Accepted Answer

A)  input standard 
B)  output standard 
C)  transparent control 
D)  leadership control 
A)  input standard 
B)  output standard 
C)  transparent control 
D)  leadership control

Question 8

UPS carefully measures the routes and routines of its drivers to establish the times expected for each delivery.When a delivery manifest is scanned as completed,the driver's time is registered in an electronic performance log that is closely monitored by supervisors.UPS is using __________ comparisons.

Accepted Answer

A)  historical 
B)  engineering 
C)  local 
D)  relative 
A)  historical 
B)  engineering 
C)  local 
D)  relative

Question 9

One time activities with many component tasks that must be completed in proper order and according to budget are called __________ plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  business 
B)  strategic 
C)  project 
D)  long-range 
A)  business 
B)  strategic 
C)  project 
D)  long-range

Question 10

The process of always searching for new ways to improve work quality and performance is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  just-in-time 
B)  supply chain management 
C)  continuous improvement 
D)  quality circles 
A)  just-in-time 
B)  supply chain management 
C)  continuous improvement 
D)  quality circles

Question 11

Which type of management makes sure that specific activities required to complete a project are planned well and accomplished on time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business management 
B)  Financial management 
C)  Strategic management 
D)  Project management 
A)  Business management 
B)  Financial management 
C)  Strategic management 
D)  Project management

Question 12

When production materials arrive from suppliers as they are required,it is called __________ scheduling.

Accepted Answer

A)  on time 
B)  almost on time 
C)  strategic 
D)  just-in-time 
A)  on time 
B)  almost on time 
C)  strategic 
D)  just-in-time

Question 13

__________ is the ability to call upon inner strength and keep moving forward even when things are tough.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the ability to call upon...

Question 14

Management by objectives requires all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a structured process. 
B)  regular communication. 
C)  objectives set by management. 
D)  standards for measurement. 
A)  a structured process. 
B)  regular communication. 
C)  objectives set by management. 
D)  standards for measurement.

Question 15

__________ objectives document intentions to accomplish personal growth,such as expanded job knowledge or skills.

Accepted Answer

Personal d

Question 16

Control that focuses on what is happening during work in process is called _____ control.

Accepted Answer

A)  feedforward 
B)  feedback 
C)  feedless 
D)  concurrent 
A)  feedforward 
B)  feedback 
C)  feedless 
D)  concurrent

Question 17

__________ comparisons use past experience as a basis for evaluating current performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ comparisons use past experience as a...

Question 18

Describe the process for setting up an MBO system.

Accepted Answer

Begin with agreed upon goals,standards a

Question 19

Work inputs are controlled by which controls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feedforward 
B)  Concurrent 
C)  Feedback 
D)  Internal 
A)  Feedforward 
B)  Concurrent 
C)  Feedback 
D)  Internal

Question 20

Making sure that activities required to complete a project are planned well and accomplished on time is called ____________ management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Making sure that activities required to complete...

Describe the basic steps in the control process.

Unfortunately,control plays a negative role in the management process.

Output standards in business would include:

MBO is a system that only works to improve organizational improvement objectives.

The process of measuring performance and taking action to ensure desired results are a part of the management function of

The place where losses end and profits begin is known as the __________ point.

A(n)__________ measures work efforts that go into a product.

One time activities with many component tasks that must be completed in proper order and according to budget are called __________ plans.

The process of always searching for new ways to improve work quality and performance is called __________.

Which type of management makes sure that specific activities required to complete a project are planned well and accomplished on time?

When production materials arrive from suppliers as they are required,it is called __________ scheduling.

__________ is the ability to call upon inner strength and keep moving forward even when things are tough.

Management by objectives requires all of the following EXCEPT

__________ objectives document intentions to accomplish personal growth,such as expanded job knowledge or skills.

Control that focuses on what is happening during work in process is called _____ control.

__________ comparisons use past experience as a basis for evaluating current performance.

Describe the process for setting up an MBO system.

Work inputs are controlled by which controls?

Making sure that activities required to complete a project are planned well and accomplished on time is called ____________ management.

Managers and the Management Process

Management Learning

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managers As Decision Makers

Plans and Planning Techniques

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organizational Cultures, innovation, and Change

Human Resource Management

Schermerhorn Exploring

Individual Behavior

Motivation

Teams and Teamwork

Communication

Diversity and Global Cultures

Globalization and International Business

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

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Exam 6: Controls and Control Systems

Describe the basic steps in the control process.

Unfortunately,control plays a negative role in the management process.

Output standards in business would include:

MBO is a system that only works to improve organizational improvement objectives.

The process of measuring performance and taking action to ensure desired results are a part of the management function of

The place where losses end and profits begin is known as the __________ point.

A(n)__________ measures work efforts that go into a product.

One time activities with many component tasks that must be completed in proper order and according to budget are called __________ plans.

The process of always searching for new ways to improve work quality and performance is called __________.

Which type of management makes sure that specific activities required to complete a project are planned well and accomplished on time?

When production materials arrive from suppliers as they are required,it is called __________ scheduling.

__________ is the ability to call upon inner strength and keep moving forward even when things are tough.

Management by objectives requires all of the following EXCEPT

__________ objectives document intentions to accomplish personal growth,such as expanded job knowledge or skills.

Control that focuses on what is happening during work in process is called _____ control.

__________ comparisons use past experience as a basis for evaluating current performance.

Describe the process for setting up an MBO system.

Work inputs are controlled by which controls?

Making sure that activities required to complete a project are planned well and accomplished on time is called ____________ management.

Managers and the Management Process

Management Learning

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managers As Decision Makers

Plans and Planning Techniques

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organizational Cultures, innovation, and Change

Human Resource Management

Schermerhorn Exploring

Individual Behavior

Motivation

Teams and Teamwork

Communication

Diversity and Global Cultures

Globalization and International Business

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Filters