Question 1

As a part of planning, managers establish accurate measuring and monitoring systems to evaluate how well the organization has achieved its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Outsourcing hinders the development of new products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Managers engaged in the controlling function of management energize their employees and ensure they understand their role in achieving organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

First-line managers are responsible for the daily supervision of the nonmanagerial employees who perform the specific activities necessary to produce goods and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

IT cannot be used to empower employees as it decreases the scope of their job responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Toy Town makes and sells jigsaw puzzles and strategy board games. Its products are of excellent quality, but fail to meet consumer needs. Which of the following is most likely to be true with regard to Toy Town?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a high level of efficiency and low level of effectiveness. 
B)  It has a high level of effectiveness and low level of efficiency. 
C)  Its product manager chooses the wrong goals to pursue and uses the resources inadequately. 
D)  Its product manager chooses the right goals to pursue and uses the resources wisely. 
E)  Its product manager responds quickly to change. 
A)  It has a high level of efficiency and low level of effectiveness. 
B)  It has a high level of effectiveness and low level of efficiency. 
C)  Its product manager chooses the wrong goals to pursue and uses the resources inadequately. 
D)  Its product manager chooses the right goals to pursue and uses the resources wisely. 
E)  Its product manager responds quickly to change.

Question 7

The ability to analyze and diagnose a situation and to distinguish between cause and effect is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  human skill. 
B)  negotiation skill. 
C)  technical skill. 
D)  conceptual skill. 
E)  structural skill. 
A)  human skill. 
B)  negotiation skill. 
C)  technical skill. 
D)  conceptual skill. 
E)  structural skill.

Question 8

What are the four building blocks of competitive advantage? How can organizations increase their efficiency and productivity?

Accepted Answer

The four building blocks of competitive

Question 9

Supervisors are also referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  first-line managers 
B)  middle managers 
C)  top managers 
D)  interim managers 
E)  executive managers 
A)  first-line managers 
B)  middle managers 
C)  top managers 
D)  interim managers 
E)  executive managers

Question 10

Due to declining global sales, Makeown Ventures Inc. announced that it would lay off 12 percent of its existing workforce over the next few months. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  task assessment. 
B)  insourcing. 
C)  restructuring. 
D)  outsourcing. 
E)  empowerment. 
A)  task assessment. 
B)  insourcing. 
C)  restructuring. 
D)  outsourcing. 
E)  empowerment.

As a part of planning, managers establish accurate measuring and monitoring systems to evaluate how well the organization has achieved its goals.

Outsourcing hinders the development of new products.

Managers engaged in the controlling function of management energize their employees and ensure they understand their role in achieving organizational goals.

First-line managers are responsible for the daily supervision of the nonmanagerial employees who perform the specific activities necessary to produce goods and services.

IT cannot be used to empower employees as it decreases the scope of their job responsibilities.

Toy Town makes and sells jigsaw puzzles and strategy board games. Its products are of excellent quality, but fail to meet consumer needs. Which of the following is most likely to be true with regard to Toy Town?

The ability to analyze and diagnose a situation and to distinguish between cause and effect is a:

What are the four building blocks of competitive advantage? How can organizations increase their efficiency and productivity?

Supervisors are also referred to as _____.

Due to declining global sales, Makeown Ventures Inc. announced that it would lay off 12 percent of its existing workforce over the next few months. This is an example of:

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Exam 1: Managers and Managing

As a part of planning, managers establish accurate measuring and monitoring systems to evaluate how well the organization has achieved its goals.

Outsourcing hinders the development of new products.

Managers engaged in the controlling function of management energize their employees and ensure they understand their role in achieving organizational goals.

First-line managers are responsible for the daily supervision of the nonmanagerial employees who perform the specific activities necessary to produce goods and services.

IT cannot be used to empower employees as it decreases the scope of their job responsibilities.

Toy Town makes and sells jigsaw puzzles and strategy board games. Its products are of excellent quality, but fail to meet consumer needs. Which of the following is most likely to be true with regard to Toy Town?

The ability to analyze and diagnose a situation and to distinguish between cause and effect is a:

What are the four building blocks of competitive advantage? How can organizations increase their efficiency and productivity?

Supervisors are also referred to as _____.

Due to declining global sales, Makeown Ventures Inc. announced that it would lay off 12 percent of its existing workforce over the next few months. This is an example of:

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

Filters