Question 1

William Wilson is in an apprenticeship program to learn the skills required to be an electrician.He will be learning technical skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When the monitor role is combined with the ____ role,the manager emerges as a vital link in the organizational chain of communication.

Accepted Answer

A) disseminator 
B) entrepreneur 
C) liaison 
D) figurehead 
E) leader 
A) disseminator 
B) entrepreneur 
C) liaison 
D) figurehead 
E) leader

Question 3

A research and development company has been asked to see if a rare flower found only in the Amazon River Valley has the potential to shrink certain types of brain tumors.Since there is only a limited supply of the flower,the lab supervisor has to take on the decisional role of ____ to make sure that each scientist gets an equitable amount.

Accepted Answer

A) negotiator 
B) disseminator 
C) monitor 
D) liaison 
E) resource allocator 
A) negotiator 
B) disseminator 
C) monitor 
D) liaison 
E) resource allocator

Question 4

____________________ skills enable a manager to visualize the most appropriate response to a situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ skills enable a manager to visualize...

Question 5

When an organization produces its goods or services without unnecessary waste of resources,we say that it is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an organization produces its goods or...

Question 6

Leading means setting an organization's goals and deciding how best to achieve them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Choosing a course of action from alternatives is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choosing a course of action from alternatives...

Question 8

Diversity may be reflected along numerous dimensions,but most managers tend to focus on age,gender,and ethnicity,but not physical abilities and disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When employees work remotely conference calls and email can be used to check on employee availability and productivity.This is part of the ____ function of management.

Accepted Answer

A) organizing 
B) controlling 
C) coordinating 
D) leading 
E) planning 
A) organizing 
B) controlling 
C) coordinating 
D) leading 
E) planning

Question 10

Henry Mintzberg identified three broad categories of roles that managers play.List the three broad categories,and identify and define one of the roles contained in each category.

Accepted Answer

The three broad categories of roles that

Question 11

Rajiv just completed a project in which he restructured sales territories,met with sales representatives to help them set goals,scheduled motivational meetings,and started a program of quarterly performance review for the sales force.His goals are to reduce waste and provide improved customer service.Rajiv is engaged in

Accepted Answer

A) planning. 
B) organizing. 
C) managing. 
D) controlling. 
E) leading. 
A) planning. 
B) organizing. 
C) managing. 
D) controlling. 
E) leading.

Question 12

Interpersonal skills are likely to be especially important to managers who are most often called upon to perform the ____ role.

Accepted Answer

A) entrepreneur 
B) negotiator 
C) resource allocator 
D) leader 
E) analyst 
A) entrepreneur 
B) negotiator 
C) resource allocator 
D) leader 
E) analyst

Question 13

____ skills enable a manager to visualize the most appropriate response to a situation.

Accepted Answer

A) operational 
B) knowledge 
C) conceptual 
D) technical 
E) diagnostic 
A) operational 
B) knowledge 
C) conceptual 
D) technical 
E) diagnostic

Question 14

Which of the following statements concerning the relationship between managerial skills and managers' activities is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Conceptual skills are probably most important at the level of the first-line supervisor. 
B) Good interpersonal skills are absolutely essential to a manager's success. 
C) Diagnostic and analytic skills are important in the leader role. 
D) Technical skills are most important to top managers. 
E) The mix of skills required of a manager depends on the level of management at which he or she works. 
A) Conceptual skills are probably most important at the level of the first-line supervisor. 
B) Good interpersonal skills are absolutely essential to a manager's success. 
C) Diagnostic and analytic skills are important in the leader role. 
D) Technical skills are most important to top managers. 
E) The mix of skills required of a manager depends on the level of management at which he or she works.

Question 15

The purpose of ____________________ is to ensure that an organization's goals are achieved in an efficient and effective manner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of ____________________ is to ensure...

Question 16

Chrysler Group,operated by Fiat,repaid $551 million in one quarter to the U.S.government for a loan provided during bankruptcy reorganization.Fiat's CEO was a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) disturbance handler. 
B) liaison. 
C) leader. 
D) resource allocator. 
E) entrepreneur. 
A) disturbance handler. 
B) liaison. 
C) leader. 
D) resource allocator. 
E) entrepreneur.

Question 17

Technical skills are more important at the level of the middle manager than at other management levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an activity associated with the management function of controlling?

Accepted Answer

A) Setting a goal to increase sales 25 percent next quarter 
B) Arranging units in an organization according to function 
C) Reviewing yesterday's production reports 
D) Choosing between two alternative communication systems 
E) Deciding to buy ten new robots to weld auto bodies 
A) Setting a goal to increase sales 25 percent next quarter 
B) Arranging units in an organization according to function 
C) Reviewing yesterday's production reports 
D) Choosing between two alternative communication systems 
E) Deciding to buy ten new robots to weld auto bodies

Question 19

____________________ people entering the workforce often seek work in smaller,more entrepreneurial firms that allow flexibility and individuality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ people entering the workforce often seek...

Question 20

To be a successful manager,good interpersonal skills are essential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

William Wilson is in an apprenticeship program to learn the skills required to be an electrician.He will be learning technical skills.

When the monitor role is combined with the ____ role,the manager emerges as a vital link in the organizational chain of communication.

____________________ skills enable a manager to visualize the most appropriate response to a situation.

When an organization produces its goods or services without unnecessary waste of resources,we say that it is ____________________.

Leading means setting an organization's goals and deciding how best to achieve them.

Choosing a course of action from alternatives is ____________________.

Diversity may be reflected along numerous dimensions,but most managers tend to focus on age,gender,and ethnicity,but not physical abilities and disabilities.

When employees work remotely conference calls and email can be used to check on employee availability and productivity.This is part of the ____ function of management.

Henry Mintzberg identified three broad categories of roles that managers play.List the three broad categories,and identify and define one of the roles contained in each category.

Interpersonal skills are likely to be especially important to managers who are most often called upon to perform the ____ role.

____ skills enable a manager to visualize the most appropriate response to a situation.

Which of the following statements concerning the relationship between managerial skills and managers' activities is TRUE?

The purpose of ____________________ is to ensure that an organization's goals are achieved in an efficient and effective manner.

Chrysler Group,operated by Fiat,repaid $551 million in one quarter to the U.S.government for a loan provided during bankruptcy reorganization.Fiat's CEO was a(n)

Technical skills are more important at the level of the middle manager than at other management levels.

Which of the following is an activity associated with the management function of controlling?

____________________ people entering the workforce often seek work in smaller,more entrepreneurial firms that allow flexibility and individuality.

To be a successful manager,good interpersonal skills are essential.

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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Exam 1: Managing and the Managers Job

William Wilson is in an apprenticeship program to learn the skills required to be an electrician.He will be learning technical skills.

When the monitor role is combined with the ____ role,the manager emerges as a vital link in the organizational chain of communication.

____________________ skills enable a manager to visualize the most appropriate response to a situation.

When an organization produces its goods or services without unnecessary waste of resources,we say that it is ____________________.

Leading means setting an organization's goals and deciding how best to achieve them.

Choosing a course of action from alternatives is ____________________.

Diversity may be reflected along numerous dimensions,but most managers tend to focus on age,gender,and ethnicity,but not physical abilities and disabilities.

When employees work remotely conference calls and email can be used to check on employee availability and productivity.This is part of the ____ function of management.

Henry Mintzberg identified three broad categories of roles that managers play.List the three broad categories,and identify and define one of the roles contained in each category.

Interpersonal skills are likely to be especially important to managers who are most often called upon to perform the ____ role.

____ skills enable a manager to visualize the most appropriate response to a situation.

Which of the following statements concerning the relationship between managerial skills and managers' activities is TRUE?

The purpose of ____________________ is to ensure that an organization's goals are achieved in an efficient and effective manner.

Chrysler Group,operated by Fiat,repaid $551 million in one quarter to the U.S.government for a loan provided during bankruptcy reorganization.Fiat's CEO was a(n)

Technical skills are more important at the level of the middle manager than at other management levels.

Which of the following is an activity associated with the management function of controlling?

____________________ people entering the workforce often seek work in smaller,more entrepreneurial firms that allow flexibility and individuality.

To be a successful manager,good interpersonal skills are essential.

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

Filters