Question 1

When an organization gives broader responsibilities for decision-making to first-line supervisors,this is called:

Accepted Answer

A) restructuring 
B) downsizing 
C) empowerment 
D) departmentalizing 
E) outsourcing 
A) restructuring 
B) downsizing 
C) empowerment 
D) departmentalizing 
E) outsourcing

Question 2

A manager sends a memo to subordinates outlining a new company policy.In which role is this manager primarily acting?

Accepted Answer

A) Figurehead 
B) Disseminator 
C) Disturbance handler 
D) Monitor 
E) Liaison 
A) Figurehead 
B) Disseminator 
C) Disturbance handler 
D) Monitor 
E) Liaison

Question 3

The amount of time that managers spend planning and organizing resources increases with the higher the level of the manager within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The goals chosen by management at Scott's Tasty Freeze seemed inappropriate for the store,but management did make good use of the various resources in pursuing these goals.Scott's Tasty Freeze has:

Accepted Answer

A) low effectiveness and low efficiency 
B) low effectiveness but high efficiency 
C) high conceptual traits but low technical traits 
D) high effectiveness and high efficiency 
E) low conceptual and low human traits 
A) low effectiveness and low efficiency 
B) low effectiveness but high efficiency 
C) high conceptual traits but low technical traits 
D) high effectiveness and high efficiency 
E) low conceptual and low human traits

When an organization gives broader responsibilities for decision-making to first-line supervisors,this is called:

A manager sends a memo to subordinates outlining a new company policy.In which role is this manager primarily acting?

The amount of time that managers spend planning and organizing resources increases with the higher the level of the manager within the organization.

The goals chosen by management at Scott's Tasty Freeze seemed inappropriate for the store,but management did make good use of the various resources in pursuing these goals.Scott's Tasty Freeze has:

The Evolution of Management Thought

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 Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Exam 1: Managers and Managing

When an organization gives broader responsibilities for decision-making to first-line supervisors,this is called:

A manager sends a memo to subordinates outlining a new company policy.In which role is this manager primarily acting?

The amount of time that managers spend planning and organizing resources increases with the higher the level of the manager within the organization.

The goals chosen by management at Scott's Tasty Freeze seemed inappropriate for the store,but management did make good use of the various resources in pursuing these goals.Scott's Tasty Freeze has:

The Evolution of Management Thought

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 Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

Filters