Question 1

A(n)__________ chart graphically displays the scheduling of tasks required to complete a project.

Accepted Answer

A)  business 
B)  Gantt 
C)  Paredo 
D)  project 
A)  business 
B)  Gantt 
C)  Paredo 
D)  project

Question 2

Which of these is NOT needed in order for the second step in the control process to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  You must be able to conduct accurate measurements. 
B)  You must be timely in the measuring process. 
C)  You must be willing to measure 
D)  You must be able to graph performance objectives and standards 
A)  You must be able to conduct accurate measurements. 
B)  You must be timely in the measuring process. 
C)  You must be willing to measure 
D)  You must be able to graph performance objectives and standards

Question 3

The process of focusing on quality in every part of the organization with a philosophy of continuous improvement,and doing things right the first time is called

Accepted Answer

A)  quality circles. 
B)  total quality management. 
C)  supply chain management. 
D)  international quality control. 
A)  quality circles. 
B)  total quality management. 
C)  supply chain management. 
D)  international quality control.

Question 4

The influence of competition on the behavior of organizations and their members refers to _____ control.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal 
B)  clan 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  market 
A)  internal 
B)  clan 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  market

Question 5

The major objective in an "after-action" report is to affix blame.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is controlled by concurrent controls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work throughputs 
B)  Work inputs 
C)  Work outputs 
D)  Work Clans 
A)  Work throughputs 
B)  Work inputs 
C)  Work outputs 
D)  Work Clans

Question 7

Which of these controls influence behavior through authority,policies,procedures,job descriptions,budgets,and day to day supervision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal 
B)  External 
C)  Bureaucratic 
D)  Market 
A)  Internal 
B)  External 
C)  Bureaucratic 
D)  Market

Question 8

The roots of the control process are in the organizing function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ensuring clear directions and needed resources before the work begins refers to ___________ control.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Ensuring that the final results meet desired standards is called _________ control.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Conformance with rules and procedures,efficiency in the use of resources,and work attendance are examples of input standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The common phrase for operations,built upon continuous improvement,that seek to make quality an everyday performance objective is __________.

Accepted Answer

total qual

Question 13

The __________ method places new orders when inventory levels fall to predetermined points.

Accepted Answer

A)  master level 
B)  economic order quantity 
C)  purchasing control level 
D)  financial minimum level 
A)  master level 
B)  economic order quantity 
C)  purchasing control level 
D)  financial minimum level

Question 14

When writing a good performance objective,you should identify a date by which the key result will be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Management by exception is when managers give their attention to the situations with the greatest need for action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Influencing behavior through norms and expectations set by the corporate culture is called _________ control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Influencing behavior through norms and expectations set...

Question 17

__________ control occurs through self-discipline and self-control.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

What is the second most important step in the control process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forecasting 
B)  Establishing objectives and standards 
C)  Measuring actual performance 
D)  Taking necessary action 
A)  Forecasting 
B)  Establishing objectives and standards 
C)  Measuring actual performance 
D)  Taking necessary action

Question 19

If managers at XYZ,Inc.are utilizing direct supervision and other administrative systems as control mechanisms,they are focusing on which of these controls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal 
B)  External 
C)  Bureaucratic 
D)  Reward 
A)  Internal 
B)  External 
C)  Bureaucratic 
D)  Reward

Question 20

Which of these are used to graphically display trends,so that exceptions to quality standards can be identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Instruction manuals 
B)  Equations 
C)  Control charts 
D)  Just-in-time data 
A)  Instruction manuals 
B)  Equations 
C)  Control charts 
D)  Just-in-time data

A(n)__________ chart graphically displays the scheduling of tasks required to complete a project.

Which of these is NOT needed in order for the second step in the control process to be effective?

The process of focusing on quality in every part of the organization with a philosophy of continuous improvement,and doing things right the first time is called

The influence of competition on the behavior of organizations and their members refers to _____ control.

The major objective in an "after-action" report is to affix blame.

Which of the following is controlled by concurrent controls?

Which of these controls influence behavior through authority,policies,procedures,job descriptions,budgets,and day to day supervision?

The roots of the control process are in the organizing function.

Ensuring clear directions and needed resources before the work begins refers to ___________ control.

Ensuring that the final results meet desired standards is called _________ control.

Conformance with rules and procedures,efficiency in the use of resources,and work attendance are examples of input standards.

The common phrase for operations,built upon continuous improvement,that seek to make quality an everyday performance objective is __________.

The __________ method places new orders when inventory levels fall to predetermined points.

When writing a good performance objective,you should identify a date by which the key result will be accomplished.

Management by exception is when managers give their attention to the situations with the greatest need for action.

Influencing behavior through norms and expectations set by the corporate culture is called _________ control.

__________ control occurs through self-discipline and self-control.

What is the second most important step in the control process?

If managers at XYZ,Inc.are utilizing direct supervision and other administrative systems as control mechanisms,they are focusing on which of these controls?

Which of these are used to graphically display trends,so that exceptions to quality standards can be identified?

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Exam 6: Controls and Control Systems

A(n)__________ chart graphically displays the scheduling of tasks required to complete a project.

Which of these is NOT needed in order for the second step in the control process to be effective?

The process of focusing on quality in every part of the organization with a philosophy of continuous improvement,and doing things right the first time is called

The influence of competition on the behavior of organizations and their members refers to _____ control.

The major objective in an "after-action" report is to affix blame.

Which of the following is controlled by concurrent controls?

Which of these controls influence behavior through authority,policies,procedures,job descriptions,budgets,and day to day supervision?

The roots of the control process are in the organizing function.

Ensuring clear directions and needed resources before the work begins refers to ___________ control.

Ensuring that the final results meet desired standards is called _________ control.

Conformance with rules and procedures,efficiency in the use of resources,and work attendance are examples of input standards.

The common phrase for operations,built upon continuous improvement,that seek to make quality an everyday performance objective is __________.

The __________ method places new orders when inventory levels fall to predetermined points.

When writing a good performance objective,you should identify a date by which the key result will be accomplished.

Management by exception is when managers give their attention to the situations with the greatest need for action.

Influencing behavior through norms and expectations set by the corporate culture is called _________ control.

__________ control occurs through self-discipline and self-control.

What is the second most important step in the control process?

If managers at XYZ,Inc.are utilizing direct supervision and other administrative systems as control mechanisms,they are focusing on which of these controls?

Which of these are used to graphically display trends,so that exceptions to quality standards can be identified?

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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