Question 1

The News Corporation,Smile Train,Delta Airlines and Gucci are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucracies. 
B)  not-for-profit corporations. 
C)  organizations. 
D)  managerial diversity. 
E)  centralized units of operation. 
A)  bureaucracies. 
B)  not-for-profit corporations. 
C)  organizations. 
D)  managerial diversity. 
E)  centralized units of operation.

Question 2

Decisions such as United Technologies Corporation's decision to sell its Sikorsky division would be made at the ____________________ level of management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Decisions such as United Technologies Corporation's decision...

Question 3

Roberta has just hired two new employees to work in the quality control lab.She is now training them for their jobs.What managerial role is she playing here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developer 
B)  Entrepreneur 
C)  Planner 
D)  Leader 
E)  Monitor 
A)  Developer 
B)  Entrepreneur 
C)  Planner 
D)  Leader 
E)  Monitor

Question 4

Achieving organizational goals efficiently and effectively

Accepted Answer

A)  is necessary to make logical decisions. 
B)  is not necessary for successful management but is desirable. 
C)  ensures that all employees will work cohesively. 
D)  rarely occurs in private sector organizations. 
E)  is the primary purpose of the management process. 
A)  is necessary to make logical decisions. 
B)  is not necessary for successful management but is desirable. 
C)  ensures that all employees will work cohesively. 
D)  rarely occurs in private sector organizations. 
E)  is the primary purpose of the management process.

Question 5

Many organizations allow employees to work remotely using technology The organization saves money on real-estate.This is a(n)____ function of management.

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

Question 6

In the Women's National Basketball Association,the coaches,managers,and players are ____ resources.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

At John Deere & Company,Tim starts lawnmowers to see that they meet John Deere's standards.Tim's job in the factory involves the controlling function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When someone develops new ideas for innovation they are in the ____________________ role.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When someone develops new ideas for innovation...

Question 9

Managers can be classified according to their level in the organization and the area in which they specialize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Peggy Patterson works in the accounting department.One of her main functions is to determine the costs associated with each component of new sales contracts.How would Mintzberg classify the role Patterson is fulfilling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal 
B)  Figurehead 
C)  Decisional 
D)  Leader 
E)  Informational 
A)  Interpersonal 
B)  Figurehead 
C)  Decisional 
D)  Leader 
E)  Informational

Question 11

When Boeing CEO Dennis Mullenburg,answered questions from reporters,he was in the role of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  disturbance handler 
B)  figurehead 
C)  spokesperson 
D)  negotiator 
E)  monitor 
A)  disturbance handler 
B)  figurehead 
C)  spokesperson 
D)  negotiator 
E)  monitor

Question 12

Efficient managers make the right decisions and successfully implement them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____ managers tend to be generalists and not associated with any particular functional area.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative 
B)  Operations 
C)  Production 
D)  Marketing 
E)  Human resources 
A)  Administrative 
B)  Operations 
C)  Production 
D)  Marketing 
E)  Human resources

Question 14

Nicole is learning to fly an Army helicopter.She is drawing mainly on her ____ skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical 
B)  conceptual 
C)  human 
D)  organizational 
E)  operational 
A)  technical 
B)  conceptual 
C)  human 
D)  organizational 
E)  operational

Question 15

Is management in a not-for-profit organization different from management in a profit seeking organization? How?

Accepted Answer

Yes, management in a not-for-profit orga

Question 16

Rebecca worked 20 hours and produced 50 units of a product.Randy worked 15 hours and produced 50 units of the same product.Compared to Randy,Rebecca was

Accepted Answer

A)  equally efficient but not as effective. 
B)  equally effective and efficient. 
C)  of unknown effectiveness but not as efficient. 
D)  neither effective nor efficient. 
E)  busy managing other workers. 
A)  equally efficient but not as effective. 
B)  equally effective and efficient. 
C)  of unknown effectiveness but not as efficient. 
D)  neither effective nor efficient. 
E)  busy managing other workers.

Question 17

Special Exercises
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Most people begin learning management skills while they are children,as members of a family.Pat and Frank are parents of Louisa and Michael.Match the activity with the role.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Louisa describes to her parents why she deserves a bigger allowance

Accepted Answer

A) Figurehead 
B) Leader 
C) Liaison 
D) Monitor 
E) Disseminator
F)Spokesperson
G)Entrepreneur
H)Disturbance handler
I)Resource allocator
J)Negotiator 
A) Figurehead 
B) Leader 
C) Liaison 
D) Monitor 
E) Disseminator
F)Spokesperson
G)Entrepreneur
H)Disturbance handler
I)Resource allocator
J)Negotiator

Question 18

Ann Honeycutt has specialized training for coordinating the various recreational activities at a retirement village and nursing home.Because she is involved with all such activities,she likely is an administrative manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As the organization moves toward its goals,managers must ____________________ progress to ensure that it is performing in such a way as to stay on the path to success.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the organization moves toward its goals,managers...

Question 20

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

The News Corporation,Smile Train,Delta Airlines and Gucci are all examples of

Decisions such as United Technologies Corporation's decision to sell its Sikorsky division would be made at the ____________________ level of management.

Roberta has just hired two new employees to work in the quality control lab.She is now training them for their jobs.What managerial role is she playing here?

Achieving organizational goals efficiently and effectively

Many organizations allow employees to work remotely using technology The organization saves money on real-estate.This is a(n)____ function of management.

In the Women's National Basketball Association,the coaches,managers,and players are ____ resources.

At John Deere & Company,Tim starts lawnmowers to see that they meet John Deere's standards.Tim's job in the factory involves the controlling function.

When someone develops new ideas for innovation they are in the ____________________ role.

Managers can be classified according to their level in the organization and the area in which they specialize.

Peggy Patterson works in the accounting department.One of her main functions is to determine the costs associated with each component of new sales contracts.How would Mintzberg classify the role Patterson is fulfilling?

When Boeing CEO Dennis Mullenburg,answered questions from reporters,he was in the role of ____.

Efficient managers make the right decisions and successfully implement them.

____ managers tend to be generalists and not associated with any particular functional area.

Nicole is learning to fly an Army helicopter.She is drawing mainly on her ____ skills.

Is management in a not-for-profit organization different from management in a profit seeking organization? How?

Rebecca worked 20 hours and produced 50 units of a product.Randy worked 15 hours and produced 50 units of the same product.Compared to Randy,Rebecca was

Ann Honeycutt has specialized training for coordinating the various recreational activities at a retirement village and nursing home.Because she is involved with all such activities,she likely is an administrative manager.

As the organization moves toward its goals,managers must ____________________ progress to ensure that it is performing in such a way as to stay on the path to success.

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

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

The News Corporation,Smile Train,Delta Airlines and Gucci are all examples of

Decisions such as United Technologies Corporation's decision to sell its Sikorsky division would be made at the ____________________ level of management.

Roberta has just hired two new employees to work in the quality control lab.She is now training them for their jobs.What managerial role is she playing here?

Achieving organizational goals efficiently and effectively

Many organizations allow employees to work remotely using technology The organization saves money on real-estate.This is a(n)____ function of management.

In the Women's National Basketball Association,the coaches,managers,and players are ____ resources.

At John Deere & Company,Tim starts lawnmowers to see that they meet John Deere's standards.Tim's job in the factory involves the controlling function.

When someone develops new ideas for innovation they are in the ____________________ role.

Managers can be classified according to their level in the organization and the area in which they specialize.

Peggy Patterson works in the accounting department.One of her main functions is to determine the costs associated with each component of new sales contracts.How would Mintzberg classify the role Patterson is fulfilling?

When Boeing CEO Dennis Mullenburg,answered questions from reporters,he was in the role of ____.

Efficient managers make the right decisions and successfully implement them.

____ managers tend to be generalists and not associated with any particular functional area.

Nicole is learning to fly an Army helicopter.She is drawing mainly on her ____ skills.

Is management in a not-for-profit organization different from management in a profit seeking organization? How?

Rebecca worked 20 hours and produced 50 units of a product.Randy worked 15 hours and produced 50 units of the same product.Compared to Randy,Rebecca was

Ann Honeycutt has specialized training for coordinating the various recreational activities at a retirement village and nursing home.Because she is involved with all such activities,she likely is an administrative manager.

As the organization moves toward its goals,managers must ____________________ progress to ensure that it is performing in such a way as to stay on the path to success.

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

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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