Question 1

The fundamental success drivers for an organization are individuality, identifiability, cost competitiveness, and growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the forces behind globalization today? What are the potential impacts on business?

Accepted Answer

The forces behind globalization today ar

Question 3

Technology has had only positive effects in the workplace, due to the tremendous opportunities it presents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Quality is defined as the level of expenditure both for the creation of a product and the sales price to the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In today's work environment, one should focus solely on becoming a specialist because jobs are becoming so specialized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Value is "strategic" when it contributes to meeting the organization's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of Mintzberg's roles involves searching for new business opportunities and initiating new projects to create change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leader. 
B)  Figurehead. 
C)  Entrepreneur. 
D)  Resource allocator. 
E)  Monitor. 
A)  Leader. 
B)  Figurehead. 
C)  Entrepreneur. 
D)  Resource allocator. 
E)  Monitor.

Question 8

Frontline managers often have titles such as supervisor or sales manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cost competitiveness means that you

Accepted Answer

A)  Sacrifice quality to keep costs low. 
B)  Carefully monitor costs mainly during the start-up phase of the business. 
C)  Price your product or service at a level attractive to consumers. 
D)  Manage your costs by being effective. 
E)  Offer a high-quality product at a higher price. 
A)  Sacrifice quality to keep costs low. 
B)  Carefully monitor costs mainly during the start-up phase of the business. 
C)  Price your product or service at a level attractive to consumers. 
D)  Manage your costs by being effective. 
E)  Offer a high-quality product at a higher price.

Question 10

Using a particular software program at an expert level, compilation of an accounting statement, and writing advertising copy are all examples of which type of skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical. 
B)  Professional. 
C)  Conceptual. 
D)  Interpersonal. 
E)  Quantitative. 
A)  Technical. 
B)  Professional. 
C)  Conceptual. 
D)  Interpersonal. 
E)  Quantitative.

Question 11

Mingjin supervises employees that work on the floor of the Superior Pet Food factory. She cooperates closely with her manager in determining ways to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process, and then works to implements those plans. Mingjin would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontline manager. 
B)  Tactical manager. 
C)  Middle-level manager. 
D)  Top-level manager. 
E)  Administrative controller. 
A)  Frontline manager. 
B)  Tactical manager. 
C)  Middle-level manager. 
D)  Top-level manager. 
E)  Administrative controller.

Question 12

Top managers are also called tactical managers since they must translate the general goals into specific objectives and activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Effective collaboration can occur within but not between organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Biomark Software has recently implemented new reporting relationships in its organization due to tremendous growth. Managers are determining new job responsibilities for individuals and resource allocation for its new business units. Biomark managers are performing the management function of

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning. 
B)  Organizing. 
C)  Leading. 
D)  Controlling. 
E)  Budgeting. 
A)  Planning. 
B)  Organizing. 
C)  Leading. 
D)  Controlling. 
E)  Budgeting.

Question 15

Developing countries are becoming hotbeds of innovation, delivering new goods and services more cheaply than Western counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Successful managers know that the change from a local to a global marketplace is

Accepted Answer

A)  Irrelevant to today's business environment. 
B)  Irreversible. 
C)  Unchanging. 
D)  Slowing. 
E)  No different than it has been over the last three decades. 
A)  Irrelevant to today's business environment. 
B)  Irreversible. 
C)  Unchanging. 
D)  Slowing. 
E)  No different than it has been over the last three decades.

Question 17

__________ is defined as the excellence of your product.

Accepted Answer

A)  Innovation 
B)  Quality 
C)  Demand 
D)  Six sigma 
E)  Customization 
A)  Innovation 
B)  Quality 
C)  Demand 
D)  Six sigma 
E)  Customization

Question 18

__________, or the rapid execution, response, and delivery of results, often separates the winners from the losers in the modern business environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Service 
B)  Quality 
C)  Innovation 
D)  Speed 
E)  Competitiveness 
A)  Service 
B)  Quality 
C)  Innovation 
D)  Speed 
E)  Competitiveness

Question 19

The managers at Capturion Action Cameras are currently developing strategies for the company's new products and setting objectives for its business units. These managers are engaged in the management function of

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizing. 
B)  Planning. 
C)  Goal coordination. 
D)  Controlling. 
E)  Initiating. 
A)  Organizing. 
B)  Planning. 
C)  Goal coordination. 
D)  Controlling. 
E)  Initiating.

Question 20

When the manager dealt with the angry employee, which of the roles described by Mintzberg was the manager of Puffy Treats performing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitor. 
B)  Negotiator. 
C)  Disturbance handler. 
D)  Resource allocator. 
E)  Liaison. 
A)  Monitor. 
B)  Negotiator. 
C)  Disturbance handler. 
D)  Resource allocator. 
E)  Liaison.

The fundamental success drivers for an organization are individuality, identifiability, cost competitiveness, and growth.

What are the forces behind globalization today? What are the potential impacts on business?

Technology has had only positive effects in the workplace, due to the tremendous opportunities it presents.

Quality is defined as the level of expenditure both for the creation of a product and the sales price to the customer.

In today's work environment, one should focus solely on becoming a specialist because jobs are becoming so specialized.

Value is "strategic" when it contributes to meeting the organization's goals.

Which of Mintzberg's roles involves searching for new business opportunities and initiating new projects to create change?

Frontline managers often have titles such as supervisor or sales manager.

Cost competitiveness means that you

Using a particular software program at an expert level, compilation of an accounting statement, and writing advertising copy are all examples of which type of skill?

Mingjin supervises employees that work on the floor of the Superior Pet Food factory. She cooperates closely with her manager in determining ways to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process, and then works to implements those plans. Mingjin would be considered a(n)

Top managers are also called tactical managers since they must translate the general goals into specific objectives and activities.

Effective collaboration can occur within but not between organizations.

Biomark Software has recently implemented new reporting relationships in its organization due to tremendous growth. Managers are determining new job responsibilities for individuals and resource allocation for its new business units. Biomark managers are performing the management function of

Developing countries are becoming hotbeds of innovation, delivering new goods and services more cheaply than Western counterparts.

Successful managers know that the change from a local to a global marketplace is

__________ is defined as the excellence of your product.

__________, or the rapid execution, response, and delivery of results, often separates the winners from the losers in the modern business environment.

The managers at Capturion Action Cameras are currently developing strategies for the company's new products and setting objectives for its business units. These managers are engaged in the management function of

When the manager dealt with the angry employee, which of the roles described by Mintzberg was the manager of Puffy Treats performing?

The External and Internal Environments

Managerial Decision Making

Planning and Strategic Management

Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Management

Entrepreneurship

Organization Structure

Organizational Agility

Human Resources Management

Managing the Diverse Workforce

Leadership

Motivating for Performance

Teamwork

Communicating

Managerial Control

Managing Technology and Innovation

Creating and Leading Change

Filters

Exam 1: Managing and Performing

The fundamental success drivers for an organization are individuality, identifiability, cost competitiveness, and growth.

What are the forces behind globalization today? What are the potential impacts on business?

Technology has had only positive effects in the workplace, due to the tremendous opportunities it presents.

Quality is defined as the level of expenditure both for the creation of a product and the sales price to the customer.

In today's work environment, one should focus solely on becoming a specialist because jobs are becoming so specialized.

Value is "strategic" when it contributes to meeting the organization's goals.

Which of Mintzberg's roles involves searching for new business opportunities and initiating new projects to create change?

Frontline managers often have titles such as supervisor or sales manager.

Cost competitiveness means that you

Using a particular software program at an expert level, compilation of an accounting statement, and writing advertising copy are all examples of which type of skill?

Mingjin supervises employees that work on the floor of the Superior Pet Food factory. She cooperates closely with her manager in determining ways to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process, and then works to implements those plans. Mingjin would be considered a(n)

Top managers are also called tactical managers since they must translate the general goals into specific objectives and activities.

Effective collaboration can occur within but not between organizations.

Biomark Software has recently implemented new reporting relationships in its organization due to tremendous growth. Managers are determining new job responsibilities for individuals and resource allocation for its new business units. Biomark managers are performing the management function of

Developing countries are becoming hotbeds of innovation, delivering new goods and services more cheaply than Western counterparts.

Successful managers know that the change from a local to a global marketplace is

__________ is defined as the excellence of your product.

__________, or the rapid execution, response, and delivery of results, often separates the winners from the losers in the modern business environment.

The managers at Capturion Action Cameras are currently developing strategies for the company's new products and setting objectives for its business units. These managers are engaged in the management function of

When the manager dealt with the angry employee, which of the roles described by Mintzberg was the manager of Puffy Treats performing?

The External and Internal Environments

Managerial Decision Making

Planning and Strategic Management

Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Management

Entrepreneurship

Organization Structure

Organizational Agility

Human Resources Management

Managing the Diverse Workforce

Leadership

Motivating for Performance

Teamwork

Communicating

Managerial Control

Managing Technology and Innovation

Creating and Leading Change

Filters