Question 1

How are task-related activities different from people-related activities? Give examples to explain the difference.

Accepted Answer

Task-related activities are the efforts of a manager to carry out critical management-related duties,such as planning,setting objectives for employees,and monitoring performance.Whereas,people-related activities are the efforts of a manger to manage people,such as by providing support and encouragement,recognizing contributions,developing employees' skills,and empowering employees to solve problems.

Question 2

Do you think you would make a good supervisor and why or why not?

Accepted Answer

This is very subjective.But grading can be based on if their answer is honest,logical,and relates to the characteristics of a successful supervisor.This should include loyalty,fairness,positive attitude,desire for the job,ability to delegate,and communication skills.

Question 3

Joe,the supervisor,was interviewing two applicants to fill a job vacancy in his department.Joe is performing the leading management function in this example.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A supervisor imposes strict punishment for his workers who do not reach work in time,but lacks punctuality himself.Which of the following characteristics does he need to inculcate to become a successful supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fairness 
B)  Communication skills 
C)  Loyalty 
D)  Delegation 
A)  Fairness 
B)  Communication skills 
C)  Loyalty 
D)  Delegation

Question 5

Supervisors' responsibilities include building employee morale and carrying employee concerns to the relevant managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The purpose of planning by top managers is to assign work to achieve the organization's goals efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Monitoring performance and making needed corrections is the management function of controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A new supervisor should make changes quickly and without consulting with any of the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Short-term planning includes checking on the progress and quality of the work,and evaluating individual and unit performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the management functions are done in order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List and define the four skills required of all managers at all levels.

Accepted Answer

Technical - specialized knowledge and ex

Question 12

The process of organizing comes before planning and after staffing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a change-related activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Setting objectives for employees 
B)  Monitoring performance 
C)  Developing employees' skills 
D)  Proposing new tactics and strategies 
A)  Setting objectives for employees 
B)  Monitoring performance 
C)  Developing employees' skills 
D)  Proposing new tactics and strategies

Question 14

A mechanic's ability to bring an automobile engine back to life relies on decision-making skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Supervisors rely more on technical skills than do higher-level managers because employees who have a problem doing their jobs go to the supervisor and expect help.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Book-keeping and selling are decision-making skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of the developing skills of a manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing coaching and advice 
B)  Providing praise and recognition for effective performance 
C)  Being considerate 
D)  Checking on the progress and quality of work 
A)  Providing coaching and advice 
B)  Providing praise and recognition for effective performance 
C)  Being considerate 
D)  Checking on the progress and quality of work

Question 18

To reduce discrimination,supervisors can provide equal advice and coaching to diverse groups of employees,helping them get along in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Evan was a supervisor in the accounting department.He noticed that in the month of July,his supplies expenditure was much greater than his budget allowed.He researched the overrun and remembered that he had approved a large purchase of supplies to take advantage of a volume discount.Which of the following management functions did Evan perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leading 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Controlling 
D)  Staffing 
A)  Leading 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Controlling 
D)  Staffing

Question 20

Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise used to carry out particular techniques or procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How are task-related activities different from people-related activities? Give examples to explain the difference.

Do you think you would make a good supervisor and why or why not?

Joe,the supervisor,was interviewing two applicants to fill a job vacancy in his department.Joe is performing the leading management function in this example.

A supervisor imposes strict punishment for his workers who do not reach work in time,but lacks punctuality himself.Which of the following characteristics does he need to inculcate to become a successful supervisor?

Supervisors' responsibilities include building employee morale and carrying employee concerns to the relevant managers.

The purpose of planning by top managers is to assign work to achieve the organization's goals efficiently.

Monitoring performance and making needed corrections is the management function of controlling.

A new supervisor should make changes quickly and without consulting with any of the employees.

Short-term planning includes checking on the progress and quality of the work,and evaluating individual and unit performance.

All of the management functions are done in order.

List and define the four skills required of all managers at all levels.

The process of organizing comes before planning and after staffing.

Which of the following is a change-related activity?

A mechanic's ability to bring an automobile engine back to life relies on decision-making skills.

Supervisors rely more on technical skills than do higher-level managers because employees who have a problem doing their jobs go to the supervisor and expect help.

Book-keeping and selling are decision-making skills.

Which of the following is an example of the developing skills of a manager?

To reduce discrimination,supervisors can provide equal advice and coaching to diverse groups of employees,helping them get along in the organization.

Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise used to carry out particular techniques or procedures.

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Groups, teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, and Sustainability

Managing Diversity

Reaching Goals: Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

The Supervisor As Leader

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Communication: Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees: Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict and Change

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

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Exam 1: Supervision: Tradition and Contemporary Trends

How are task-related activities different from people-related activities? Give examples to explain the difference.

Do you think you would make a good supervisor and why or why not?

Joe,the supervisor,was interviewing two applicants to fill a job vacancy in his department.Joe is performing the leading management function in this example.

A supervisor imposes strict punishment for his workers who do not reach work in time,but lacks punctuality himself.Which of the following characteristics does he need to inculcate to become a successful supervisor?

Supervisors' responsibilities include building employee morale and carrying employee concerns to the relevant managers.

The purpose of planning by top managers is to assign work to achieve the organization's goals efficiently.

Monitoring performance and making needed corrections is the management function of controlling.

A new supervisor should make changes quickly and without consulting with any of the employees.

Short-term planning includes checking on the progress and quality of the work,and evaluating individual and unit performance.

All of the management functions are done in order.

List and define the four skills required of all managers at all levels.

The process of organizing comes before planning and after staffing.

Which of the following is a change-related activity?

A mechanic's ability to bring an automobile engine back to life relies on decision-making skills.

Supervisors rely more on technical skills than do higher-level managers because employees who have a problem doing their jobs go to the supervisor and expect help.

Book-keeping and selling are decision-making skills.

Which of the following is an example of the developing skills of a manager?

To reduce discrimination,supervisors can provide equal advice and coaching to diverse groups of employees,helping them get along in the organization.

Technical skills are the specialized knowledge and expertise used to carry out particular techniques or procedures.

Ensuring High Quality and Productivity

Groups, teams, and Powerful Meetings

Corporate Social Responsibility, ethics, and Sustainability

Managing Diversity

Reaching Goals: Plans and Controls

Organizing and Authority

The Supervisor As Leader

Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Creativity

Communication: Theory and Modern Media

Motivating Employees

Problem Employees: Counseling and Discipline

Managing Time and Stress

Managing Conflict and Change

Selecting Employees

Providing Orientation and Training

Appraising Performance

Filters