Question 1

What should a person do to forge a successful,gratifying career? Briefly explain each of the four dimensions that should be considered.

Accepted Answer

To forge a successful and gratifying car

Question 2

Leading involves monitoring performance and implementing necessary changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Titles such as sales manager and supervisor typically belong to the _____ level of management.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic 
B)  middle 
C)  primary 
D)  operational 
E)  tactical 
A)  strategic 
B)  middle 
C)  primary 
D)  operational 
E)  tactical

Question 4

Web 2.0 is redefining ways in which customers and sellers are sharing knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When Bethany,manager of First Step Telemarketing,realized that her plan to increase sales levels among associates was not producing the desired results,she made the necessary adjustments that would help yield better results.Which of the following management functions is illustrated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Rising demand for resources,limited supplies,and changing social attitudes have contributed to the popularity of sustainable approaches to business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following fundamental drivers of success has Jessica achieved by ensuring that every customer has a salesperson to advise him or her while choosing clothes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sustainability 
B)  Service 
C)  Quality 
D)  Cost competitiveness 
E)  Innovation 
A)  Sustainability 
B)  Service 
C)  Quality 
D)  Cost competitiveness 
E)  Innovation

Question 8

What are the four ongoing challenges that characterize the current business landscape? What is the potential impact of these challenges on business?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the four ongoing challenges that...

Question 9

The fundamental success drivers of performance are leading,conceptualizing,emotional intelligence,and growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The management function of organizing refers to assembling and coordinating the resources needed to achieve goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

No one at Barkley Architecture liked the company's new website which was a real problem given that the firm considered itself an expert in design.The President,Alan,got the team together,solicited feedback,and found help in making improvements.The ability to identify this problem and resolve it is an effective use of _____ skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual and decision 
B)  informational 
C)  technical 
D)  intellectual and language 
E)  negotiation 
A)  conceptual and decision 
B)  informational 
C)  technical 
D)  intellectual and language 
E)  negotiation

Question 12

From Scenario D,it can be understood that Chris is a _____ manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic 
B)  frontline 
C)  tactical 
D)  operations 
E)  administrative 
A)  strategic 
B)  frontline 
C)  tactical 
D)  operations 
E)  administrative

Question 13

The key to understanding the success of a company is solely based on how much the industry in which it operates affects the society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the four fundamental traditional management functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Contracting 
C)  Outsourcing 
D)  Distributing 
E)  Innovating 
A)  Planning 
B)  Contracting 
C)  Outsourcing 
D)  Distributing 
E)  Innovating

Question 15

A(n)_____ skill is the ability to perform a specialized task that involves a certain method or process.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual 
B)  administration 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  communication 
E)  technical 
A)  conceptual 
B)  administration 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  communication 
E)  technical

Question 16

Service is the speed and dependability with which an organization delivers what customers want.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cost competitiveness involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  sacrificing quality to keep costs low. 
B)  increasing prices to boost profits. 
C)  pricing products at a level attractive to consumers. 
D)  managing costs by being effective. 
E)  offering high-quality products at higher prices. 
A)  sacrificing quality to keep costs low. 
B)  increasing prices to boost profits. 
C)  pricing products at a level attractive to consumers. 
D)  managing costs by being effective. 
E)  offering high-quality products at higher prices.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In terms of good management,to be efficient is to achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In general,sustainability is defined as the excellence of a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What should a person do to forge a successful,gratifying career? Briefly explain each of the four dimensions that should be considered.

Leading involves monitoring performance and implementing necessary changes.

Titles such as sales manager and supervisor typically belong to the _____ level of management.

Web 2.0 is redefining ways in which customers and sellers are sharing knowledge.

When Bethany,manager of First Step Telemarketing,realized that her plan to increase sales levels among associates was not producing the desired results,she made the necessary adjustments that would help yield better results.Which of the following management functions is illustrated in this scenario?

Rising demand for resources,limited supplies,and changing social attitudes have contributed to the popularity of sustainable approaches to business.

Which of the following fundamental drivers of success has Jessica achieved by ensuring that every customer has a salesperson to advise him or her while choosing clothes?

What are the four ongoing challenges that characterize the current business landscape? What is the potential impact of these challenges on business?

The fundamental success drivers of performance are leading,conceptualizing,emotional intelligence,and growth.

The management function of organizing refers to assembling and coordinating the resources needed to achieve goals.

From Scenario D,it can be understood that Chris is a _____ manager.

The key to understanding the success of a company is solely based on how much the industry in which it operates affects the society.

Which of the following is one of the four fundamental traditional management functions?

A(n)_____ skill is the ability to perform a specialized task that involves a certain method or process.

Service is the speed and dependability with which an organization delivers what customers want.

Cost competitiveness involves:

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

In terms of good management,to be efficient is to achieve organizational goals.

In general,sustainability is defined as the excellence of a product.

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

What should a person do to forge a successful,gratifying career? Briefly explain each of the four dimensions that should be considered.

Leading involves monitoring performance and implementing necessary changes.

Titles such as sales manager and supervisor typically belong to the _____ level of management.

Web 2.0 is redefining ways in which customers and sellers are sharing knowledge.

Rising demand for resources,limited supplies,and changing social attitudes have contributed to the popularity of sustainable approaches to business.

Which of the following fundamental drivers of success has Jessica achieved by ensuring that every customer has a salesperson to advise him or her while choosing clothes?

What are the four ongoing challenges that characterize the current business landscape? What is the potential impact of these challenges on business?

The fundamental success drivers of performance are leading,conceptualizing,emotional intelligence,and growth.

The management function of organizing refers to assembling and coordinating the resources needed to achieve goals.

From Scenario D,it can be understood that Chris is a _____ manager.

The key to understanding the success of a company is solely based on how much the industry in which it operates affects the society.

Which of the following is one of the four fundamental traditional management functions?

A(n)_____ skill is the ability to perform a specialized task that involves a certain method or process.

Service is the speed and dependability with which an organization delivers what customers want.

Cost competitiveness involves:

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

In terms of good management,to be efficient is to achieve organizational goals.

In general,sustainability is defined as the excellence of a product.

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