Exam 1: Management and Its History

According to Ghiselli,there are six traits which are necessary for someone to be a successful manager.

Who pioneered industrial psychology and is considered the First Lady of Management?

The allocation of resources is a controlling function.

Classical management theory includes both scientific management and __________ theories.

The contingency theory of management focuses on determining the best management approach for a given situation.

Ramona's company is considered a learning organization.She is excited about this because it will encourage an environment of ________.

In a small business,a (n)____________ tends to make the decisions.

The five management theories include classical,management science,contingency,behavioral and ________ theories.

A Gallup Poll found the three most important qualities of a manager are industriousness,integrity,and political savvy.

Someone in middle management might be called which of the following?

Hui works for a large organization that is downsizing to cut costs by laying off employees and becoming more efficient.Hui's company is using a ___________ approach to management.

Systemic use of the best available facts to improve management practice is _________ management.

Managers play the ____________ role when they interact with people outside of their unit to gain information or favors.

Management skills include all of the following except ____________.

__________ skills are necessary at all three levels of management.

The original goal of scientific management was to __________.

Of the four management functions,which is the most reactive?

Someone who is an entrepreneur and negotiator is exhibiting which management role?

A manager who is particularly effective at organizing excels at _____________.

Maria Elena has been hired as a manger in the accounts receivable department.While trained in accounting,her activities as an accounting manager are often also referred to as ________.