Question 1

The first step in managing organizational change is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  monitoring continued progress of the change effort 
B)  identifying the need for change 
C)  reinforcing the changed behavior 
D)  analyzing the forces acting against the change 
E)  choosing the technique to be used in instituting the change 
A)  monitoring continued progress of the change effort 
B)  identifying the need for change 
C)  reinforcing the changed behavior 
D)  analyzing the forces acting against the change 
E)  choosing the technique to be used in instituting the change

Question 2

Do you think middle managers are essential to organizations? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The term middle management is sometimes

Question 3

Socially adept managers will have a knack for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  solving problems quickly using their reasoning abilities 
B)  exhibiting rational skills to make high-quality decisions 
C)  controlling their own emotions and impulses 
D)  judging others based on a variety of objective parameters 
E)  finding and building common ground with people of all kinds 
A)  solving problems quickly using their reasoning abilities 
B)  exhibiting rational skills to make high-quality decisions 
C)  controlling their own emotions and impulses 
D)  judging others based on a variety of objective parameters 
E)  finding and building common ground with people of all kinds

Question 4

Managerial roles are grouped into three main categories: interpersonal,decisional,and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  directive 
B)  instructional 
C)  operational 
D)  informational 
E)  differential 
A)  directive 
B)  instructional 
C)  operational 
D)  informational 
E)  differential

Question 5

________ skills refer to the ability to identify a decision situation,analyze the problem,weigh the alternatives,choose an alternative,implement it,and evaluate the results.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal 
B)  Technical 
C)  Administrative 
D)  Decision-making 
E)  Interpersonal. 
A)  Interpersonal 
B)  Technical 
C)  Administrative 
D)  Decision-making 
E)  Interpersonal.

Question 6

Systems thinking ability refers to the ability to understand the relationship between components and the larger output.Systems thinking ability is an example of a(n)________ skill.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal 
B)  conceptual 
C)  technical 
D)  administrative 
E)  decision-making 
A)  interpersonal 
B)  conceptual 
C)  technical 
D)  administrative 
E)  decision-making

Question 7

A value statement does not establish expectations for an organization's employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Setting the prices of new products is a fairly routine decision that managers make.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

High-level managers rely heavily on subordinates to collect,analyze,and summarize information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A vision statement is a brief description of a company's present status in the market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Consider an automobile manufacturing company that manufactures low cost cars.Construct a model of control cycle for this organization.

Accepted Answer

The students should design a m

Question 12

Under ________ leadership,subordinates have little or no freedom to make decisions,deviate from plans,or provide contrary input.

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic 
B)  autocratic 
C)  laissez-faire 
D)  transformational 
E)  participative 
A)  democratic 
B)  autocratic 
C)  laissez-faire 
D)  transformational 
E)  participative

Question 13

Which of the following skills refer to the ability and knowledge to perform the mechanics of a particular job?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive skills 
B)  technical skills 
C)  conceptual skills 
D)  decisional skills 
E)  organizational skills 
A)  cognitive skills 
B)  technical skills 
C)  conceptual skills 
D)  decisional skills 
E)  organizational skills

Question 14

Mentoring is the process of establishing a short-term relationship between a senior member and a junior member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Do you think having a positive culture is important to an organization? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture refers to a set o

Question 16

The executive dashboard is a tool that provides quick-read summaries of vital performance variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Socially adept managers have a knack for finding and building common ground with people of all kinds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You have been working under the same manager for nearly a year.During that time,you have been allowed to do your job with almost no interference from your manager.The manager's only concern seems to be that you are efficient and productive and meet your goals.Since this manager surrenders most of her responsibility to her subordinates,she would be referred to as a(n)________ leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic 
B)  transactional 
C)  autocratic 
D)  laissez-faire 
E)  authoritarian 
A)  democratic 
B)  transactional 
C)  autocratic 
D)  laissez-faire 
E)  authoritarian

Question 19

Leading is the process of influencing and motivating people to work willingly and effectively toward common goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A mentor is usually an experienced manager or employee who can help guide other managers and employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The first step in managing organizational change is ________.

Do you think middle managers are essential to organizations? Explain your answer.

Socially adept managers will have a knack for ________.

Managerial roles are grouped into three main categories: interpersonal,decisional,and ________.

________ skills refer to the ability to identify a decision situation,analyze the problem,weigh the alternatives,choose an alternative,implement it,and evaluate the results.

Systems thinking ability refers to the ability to understand the relationship between components and the larger output.Systems thinking ability is an example of a(n)________ skill.

A value statement does not establish expectations for an organization's employees.

Setting the prices of new products is a fairly routine decision that managers make.

High-level managers rely heavily on subordinates to collect,analyze,and summarize information.

A vision statement is a brief description of a company's present status in the market.

Consider an automobile manufacturing company that manufactures low cost cars.Construct a model of control cycle for this organization.

Under ________ leadership,subordinates have little or no freedom to make decisions,deviate from plans,or provide contrary input.

Which of the following skills refer to the ability and knowledge to perform the mechanics of a particular job?

Mentoring is the process of establishing a short-term relationship between a senior member and a junior member.

Do you think having a positive culture is important to an organization? Explain your answer.

The executive dashboard is a tool that provides quick-read summaries of vital performance variables.

Socially adept managers have a knack for finding and building common ground with people of all kinds.

Leading is the process of influencing and motivating people to work willingly and effectively toward common goals.

A mentor is usually an experienced manager or employee who can help guide other managers and employees.

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Understanding Basic Economics

The Global Marketplace

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Forms of Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership

Organization and Teamwork

Production Systems

Employee Motivation

Human Resources Management

Labor Relations

The Art and Science of Marketing

Product and Pricing Strategies

Distribution and Marketing Logistics

Customer Communication

Financial Information and Accounting Concepts

Financial Management

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Exam 7: Management Roles, Functions, and Skills

The first step in managing organizational change is ________.

Do you think middle managers are essential to organizations? Explain your answer.

Socially adept managers will have a knack for ________.

Managerial roles are grouped into three main categories: interpersonal,decisional,and ________.

________ skills refer to the ability to identify a decision situation,analyze the problem,weigh the alternatives,choose an alternative,implement it,and evaluate the results.

Systems thinking ability refers to the ability to understand the relationship between components and the larger output.Systems thinking ability is an example of a(n)________ skill.

A value statement does not establish expectations for an organization's employees.

Setting the prices of new products is a fairly routine decision that managers make.

High-level managers rely heavily on subordinates to collect,analyze,and summarize information.

A vision statement is a brief description of a company's present status in the market.

Consider an automobile manufacturing company that manufactures low cost cars.Construct a model of control cycle for this organization.

Under ________ leadership,subordinates have little or no freedom to make decisions,deviate from plans,or provide contrary input.

Which of the following skills refer to the ability and knowledge to perform the mechanics of a particular job?

Mentoring is the process of establishing a short-term relationship between a senior member and a junior member.

Do you think having a positive culture is important to an organization? Explain your answer.

The executive dashboard is a tool that provides quick-read summaries of vital performance variables.

Socially adept managers have a knack for finding and building common ground with people of all kinds.

Leading is the process of influencing and motivating people to work willingly and effectively toward common goals.

A mentor is usually an experienced manager or employee who can help guide other managers and employees.

Developing a Business Mindset

Understanding Basic Economics

The Global Marketplace

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Forms of Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership

Organization and Teamwork

Production Systems

Employee Motivation

Human Resources Management

Labor Relations

The Art and Science of Marketing

Product and Pricing Strategies

Distribution and Marketing Logistics

Customer Communication

Financial Information and Accounting Concepts

Financial Management

Financial Markets and Investment Strategies

The Money Supply and Banking Systems

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