Question 1

An example of a physical resource is the drilling platform used by an oil company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which two roles,when combined,make the manager a vital link in the organization's communication system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spokesperson and figurehead 
B)  Disseminator and liaison 
C)  Monitor and disseminator 
D)  Figurehead and disseminator 
E)  Spokesperson and monitor 
A)  Spokesperson and figurehead 
B)  Disseminator and liaison 
C)  Monitor and disseminator 
D)  Figurehead and disseminator 
E)  Spokesperson and monitor

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

When Tom testifies before Congress about his company's philanthropic support for math and science education,he is fulfilling the disseminator role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements about middle managers is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle managers coordinate supervisors' work. 
B)  Middle managers implement top management's policies. 
C)  Middle managers serve as a bridge between upper and lower levels of the organization. 
D)  The number of middle managers is increasing in most organizations. 
E)  Middle managers can also be classified according to functional area. 
A)  Middle managers coordinate supervisors' work. 
B)  Middle managers implement top management's policies. 
C)  Middle managers serve as a bridge between upper and lower levels of the organization. 
D)  The number of middle managers is increasing in most organizations. 
E)  Middle managers can also be classified according to functional area.

Question 6

Choosing a course of action from alternatives is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Luminate was originally called Pixazza,but the name was changed after several calls for pizza delivery.Lisbonne's decision to change the name was part of the ____ function of management.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The definition of management considers

Accepted Answer

A)  goals. 
B)  effectiveness. 
C)  resources. 
D)  efficiency. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  goals. 
B)  effectiveness. 
C)  resources. 
D)  efficiency. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 9

Define the term top manager,and describe what executives do.

Accepted Answer

A top manager is a senior executive with

Question 10

____ 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 11

The gecko in the Geico commercials is playing the ____ role.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

In the National Football League,the stadiums are ____ resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitive 
B)  physical 
C)  human 
D)  financial 
E)  information 
A)  competitive 
B)  physical 
C)  human 
D)  financial 
E)  information

Question 13

Which of the following statements about interpersonal skills is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal skills are most important for top-level managers. 
B)  Interpersonal skills are most important for middle-level managers. 
C)  Interpersonal skills are most important for first-line managers. 
D)  Interpersonal skills are used by technical personnel,not managers. 
E)  Interpersonal skills are important at all organizational levels. 
A)  Interpersonal skills are most important for top-level managers. 
B)  Interpersonal skills are most important for middle-level managers. 
C)  Interpersonal skills are most important for first-line managers. 
D)  Interpersonal skills are used by technical personnel,not managers. 
E)  Interpersonal skills are important at all organizational levels.

Question 14

The ability to prioritize work,to work efficiently,and to delegate appropriately is a(n)____ skill.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational 
B)  knowledge 
C)  conceptual 
D)  technical 
E)  time-management 
A)  operational 
B)  knowledge 
C)  conceptual 
D)  technical 
E)  time-management

Question 15

Jeff works remotely on Fridays.He schedules conference calls on those days because he does not need to see others at work.He uses ____ skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational 
B)  knowledge 
C)  conceptual 
D)  technical 
E)  time-management 
A)  operational 
B)  knowledge 
C)  conceptual 
D)  technical 
E)  time-management

Question 16

Which kind of skill enables managers to take an overall view of how the parts of the organization interrelate and to think strategically?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal 
B)  Technical 
C)  Conceptual 
D)  Time-management 
E)  Diagnostic 
A)  Interpersonal 
B)  Technical 
C)  Conceptual 
D)  Time-management 
E)  Diagnostic

Question 17

Many business school professors extensively use the case method of teaching in which students are asked to solve various kinds of business-related problems.Which managerial skills are most likely to be improved by this teaching method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic and interpersonal 
B)  Conceptual and interpersonal 
C)  Diagnostic and decision-making 
D)  Technical and conceptual 
E)  Technical and decision-making 
A)  Diagnostic and interpersonal 
B)  Conceptual and interpersonal 
C)  Diagnostic and decision-making 
D)  Technical and conceptual 
E)  Technical and decision-making

Question 18

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-The number of women in the workforce

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing 
B) Decreasing 
C) Staying the same 
A) Increasing 
B) Decreasing 
C) Staying the same

Question 19

Bonnie Babson holds the title of plant manager of the Green Tree Manufacturing Company.She is likely a first-line manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Middle managers spend most of their time

Accepted Answer

A)  on the telephone. 
B)  in meetings. 
C)  implementing plans of top managers. 
D)  managing inventory. 
E)  supervising production employees. 
A)  on the telephone. 
B)  in meetings. 
C)  implementing plans of top managers. 
D)  managing inventory. 
E)  supervising production employees.

An example of a physical resource is the drilling platform used by an oil company.

Which two roles,when combined,make the manager a vital link in the organization's communication system?

When Tom testifies before Congress about his company's philanthropic support for math and science education,he is fulfilling the disseminator role.

Which of the following statements about middle managers is FALSE?

Choosing a course of action from alternatives is ____________________.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Luminate was originally called Pixazza,but the name was changed after several calls for pizza delivery.Lisbonne's decision to change the name was part of the ____ function of management.

The definition of management considers

Define the term top manager,and describe what executives do.

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

The gecko in the Geico commercials is playing the ____ role.

In the National Football League,the stadiums are ____ resources.

Which of the following statements about interpersonal skills is TRUE?

The ability to prioritize work,to work efficiently,and to delegate appropriately is a(n)____ skill.

Jeff works remotely on Fridays.He schedules conference calls on those days because he does not need to see others at work.He uses ____ skills.

Which kind of skill enables managers to take an overall view of how the parts of the organization interrelate and to think strategically?

Many business school professors extensively use the case method of teaching in which students are asked to solve various kinds of business-related problems.Which managerial skills are most likely to be improved by this teaching method?

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The number of women in the workforce

Bonnie Babson holds the title of plant manager of the Green Tree Manufacturing Company.She is likely a first-line manager.

Middle managers spend most of their time

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

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

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Exam 1: Managing and the Managers Job

An example of a physical resource is the drilling platform used by an oil company.

Which two roles,when combined,make the manager a vital link in the organization's communication system?

When Tom testifies before Congress about his company's philanthropic support for math and science education,he is fulfilling the disseminator role.

Which of the following statements about middle managers is FALSE?

Choosing a course of action from alternatives is ____________________.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Luminate was originally called Pixazza,but the name was changed after several calls for pizza delivery.Lisbonne's decision to change the name was part of the ____ function of management.

The definition of management considers

Define the term top manager,and describe what executives do.

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

The gecko in the Geico commercials is playing the ____ role.

In the National Football League,the stadiums are ____ resources.

Which of the following statements about interpersonal skills is TRUE?

The ability to prioritize work,to work efficiently,and to delegate appropriately is a(n)____ skill.

Jeff works remotely on Fridays.He schedules conference calls on those days because he does not need to see others at work.He uses ____ skills.

Which kind of skill enables managers to take an overall view of how the parts of the organization interrelate and to think strategically?

Many business school professors extensively use the case method of teaching in which students are asked to solve various kinds of business-related problems.Which managerial skills are most likely to be improved by this teaching method?

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The number of women in the workforce

Bonnie Babson holds the title of plant manager of the Green Tree Manufacturing Company.She is likely a first-line manager.

Middle managers spend most of their time

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

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

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