Exam 1: Section 2: Management

A(n)____________ is a manager who was successful early in their careers, but were knocked off the fast track by the time they reached the middle to upper levels of management.

Managers who train and supervise the performance of nonmanagerial employees, and who are directly responsible for producing the company's products or services, are categorized as:

After six months as a manager, new managers typically believe their job is:

The four classical functions of management are (1) making things happen, (2) meeting the competition, (3) organizing people, projects, and processes, and (4) leading.

Companies look for a total of four sets of skills in individuals to identify potential managers. These desired skills are technical skills, human skills, conceptual skills, and motivation to manage.

Which skills increase in their importance to success as managers rise through the managerial ranks?

A manager engaged in the management function of_________ and taking corrective action when needed.

A manager who gets work done with a minimum of effort is increasing the ___________of the organization

An accountant with___________ has the ability to create a budget, compare the budget to the actual income statement, and determine unnecessary expenses.

According to Mintzberg, which of the following lists the three major roles managers fulfill while performing their jobs?

First-line managers are the only managers who do not supervise other managers.