Question 1

The reach of the global economy means that countries and people are increasingly connected through the media,information technology,travel,and lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A manager who emphasizes cost containment,even at the expense of missing production targets,is more interested in __________ than in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) performance efficiency ... performance effectiveness. 
B) performance effectiveness ... performance efficiency. 
C) productivity ... performance efficiency. 
D) productivity ... performance effectiveness. 
E) productivity ... Profitability. 
A) performance efficiency ... performance effectiveness. 
B) performance effectiveness ... performance efficiency. 
C) productivity ... performance efficiency. 
D) productivity ... performance effectiveness. 
E) productivity ... Profitability. A

Question 3

A technical skill is the ability to work well in cooperation with other persons,whereas a human skill is the ability to view a situation broadly and solve problems to the benefit of all concerned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Communication,teamwork,self-management,leadership,critical thinking,and professionalism are important skills and personal characteristics that provide a foundation for continued professional development and career success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Some of the important socio-cultural conditions of the general environment include more people of color and more women entering the workforce,accompanied by decreases in both religious diversity and the number of workers coming from non-traditional families

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Core workers,contract workers,and part-time workers are the three different employment patterns in the Irish shamrock model used by Charles Handy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Setting performance objectives and determining the action steps for accomplishing them describes the management function of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) planning 
B) organizing 
C) leading 
D) controlling 
E) decision making 
A) planning 
B) organizing 
C) leading 
D) controlling 
E) decision making

Question 8

The demands of today's organizations create problems,opportunities,and performance expectations that make people's career success dependent on a commitment to continuous lifelong learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Stakeholders are the persons,groups,and institutions who are affected in some way by the organization's performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A manager who is responsible for complex organizational units that include many functional areas of activity is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) an administrator 
B) a staff manager 
C) a supervisor 
D) a team leader 
E) a general manager 
A) an administrator 
B) a staff manager 
C) a supervisor 
D) a team leader 
E) a general manager

Question 11

A manager is a person who is primarily responsible for completing his/her own work,not managing the overall performance of entire organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are true statements regarding environmental uncertainty EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) There is a lack of complete information concerning what developments will occur in the external environment. 
B) Most organizations encounter relatively little uncertainty in their environments. 
C) Complexity refers to the number of different factors that exist in the environment. 
D) The rate of change in factors in the environment is one component of environmental uncertainty. 
E) Environmental uncertainty makes it difficult to understand potential implications for the organization. 
A) There is a lack of complete information concerning what developments will occur in the external environment. 
B) Most organizations encounter relatively little uncertainty in their environments. 
C) Complexity refers to the number of different factors that exist in the environment. 
D) The rate of change in factors in the environment is one component of environmental uncertainty. 
E) Environmental uncertainty makes it difficult to understand potential implications for the organization.

Question 13

Productivity is a measure of the quantity and quality of work performance taking into account how much resources are used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A well-known business executive goes to jail for not revealing a personal financial interest in a project that will significantly benefit company profits.This executive's action is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) corporate social responsibility 
B) opportunistic behaviour 
C) violating managerial ethics 
D) adhering to company policies 
E) dishonesty 
A) corporate social responsibility 
B) opportunistic behaviour 
C) violating managerial ethics 
D) adhering to company policies 
E) dishonesty

Question 15

The intellectual capital equation is simply: intellectual capital = competency x commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain why advanced technology has made "networks" and "networking" increasingly important to organizations today.

Accepted Answer

More and more,job searches are using mul

Question 17

Jennifer assigns George a project to be completed by the end of the month and then holds periodic meetings with him to review his progress.Which of the management functions is Jennifer performing?

Accepted Answer

A) Delegating. 
B) Planning. 
C) Organizing. 
D) Leading. 
E) Controlling. 
A) Delegating. 
B) Planning. 
C) Organizing. 
D) Leading. 
E) Controlling.

Question 18

According to Charles Handy,a __________ is a person who pursues a traditional career path.

Accepted Answer

A) temporary skilled worker 
B) contract worker 
C) part-time worker 
D) core worker 
E) manager 
A) temporary skilled worker 
B) contract worker 
C) part-time worker 
D) core worker 
E) manager

Question 19

An organization is a __________

Accepted Answer

A) collection of people working on the same projects 
B) collection of people working together to achieve a common purpose 
C) collection of people reporting to the same manager 
D) collection of people working in different departments 
E) collection of people working together in a business 
A) collection of people working on the same projects 
B) collection of people working together to achieve a common purpose 
C) collection of people reporting to the same manager 
D) collection of people working in different departments 
E) collection of people working together in a business

Question 20

Lifelong learning is the ability to translate knowledge into action that results in desired performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The reach of the global economy means that countries and people are increasingly connected through the media,information technology,travel,and lifestyles.

A manager who emphasizes cost containment,even at the expense of missing production targets,is more interested in than in .

A technical skill is the ability to work well in cooperation with other persons,whereas a human skill is the ability to view a situation broadly and solve problems to the benefit of all concerned.

Communication,teamwork,self-management,leadership,critical thinking,and professionalism are important skills and personal characteristics that provide a foundation for continued professional development and career success.

Some of the important socio-cultural conditions of the general environment include more people of color and more women entering the workforce,accompanied by decreases in both religious diversity and the number of workers coming from non-traditional families

Core workers,contract workers,and part-time workers are the three different employment patterns in the Irish shamrock model used by Charles Handy.

Setting performance objectives and determining the action steps for accomplishing them describes the management function of __________.

The demands of today's organizations create problems,opportunities,and performance expectations that make people's career success dependent on a commitment to continuous lifelong learning.

Stakeholders are the persons,groups,and institutions who are affected in some way by the organization's performance.

A manager who is responsible for complex organizational units that include many functional areas of activity is __________.

A manager is a person who is primarily responsible for completing his/her own work,not managing the overall performance of entire organization.

All of the following are true statements regarding environmental uncertainty EXCEPT:

Productivity is a measure of the quantity and quality of work performance taking into account how much resources are used.

A well-known business executive goes to jail for not revealing a personal financial interest in a project that will significantly benefit company profits.This executive's action is an example of __________.

The intellectual capital equation is simply: intellectual capital = competency x commitment.

Explain why advanced technology has made "networks" and "networking" increasingly important to organizations today.

Jennifer assigns George a project to be completed by the end of the month and then holds periodic meetings with him to review his progress.Which of the management functions is Jennifer performing?

According to Charles Handy,a __________ is a person who pursues a traditional career path.

An organization is a __________

Lifelong learning is the ability to translate knowledge into action that results in desired performance.

Management Learning Past to Present

Global Dimensions of Management

Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Managing Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Planning and Techniques

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organizational Structure and Design

Innovation and Organizational Change

HRM: Building a Winning Culture

Leadership and Communication

Individual Behaviour

Information and Decision-Making

Motivation

Teams

Control

Operations and Services Management

Filters

Exam 1: Intro to Management

The reach of the global economy means that countries and people are increasingly connected through the media,information technology,travel,and lifestyles.

A manager who emphasizes cost containment,even at the expense of missing production targets,is more interested in __________ than in __________.

A technical skill is the ability to work well in cooperation with other persons,whereas a human skill is the ability to view a situation broadly and solve problems to the benefit of all concerned.

Communication,teamwork,self-management,leadership,critical thinking,and professionalism are important skills and personal characteristics that provide a foundation for continued professional development and career success.

Some of the important socio-cultural conditions of the general environment include more people of color and more women entering the workforce,accompanied by decreases in both religious diversity and the number of workers coming from non-traditional families

Core workers,contract workers,and part-time workers are the three different employment patterns in the Irish shamrock model used by Charles Handy.

Setting performance objectives and determining the action steps for accomplishing them describes the management function of __________.

The demands of today's organizations create problems,opportunities,and performance expectations that make people's career success dependent on a commitment to continuous lifelong learning.

Stakeholders are the persons,groups,and institutions who are affected in some way by the organization's performance.

A manager who is responsible for complex organizational units that include many functional areas of activity is __________.

A manager is a person who is primarily responsible for completing his/her own work,not managing the overall performance of entire organization.

All of the following are true statements regarding environmental uncertainty EXCEPT:

Productivity is a measure of the quantity and quality of work performance taking into account how much resources are used.

A well-known business executive goes to jail for not revealing a personal financial interest in a project that will significantly benefit company profits.This executive's action is an example of __________.

The intellectual capital equation is simply: intellectual capital = competency x commitment.

Explain why advanced technology has made "networks" and "networking" increasingly important to organizations today.

Jennifer assigns George a project to be completed by the end of the month and then holds periodic meetings with him to review his progress.Which of the management functions is Jennifer performing?

According to Charles Handy,a __________ is a person who pursues a traditional career path.

An organization is a __________

Lifelong learning is the ability to translate knowledge into action that results in desired performance.

Management Learning Past to Present

Global Dimensions of Management

Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Managing Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Planning and Techniques

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organizational Structure and Design

Innovation and Organizational Change

HRM: Building a Winning Culture

Leadership and Communication

Individual Behaviour

Information and Decision-Making

Motivation

Teams

Control

Operations and Services Management

Filters

A manager who emphasizes cost containment,even at the expense of missing production targets,is more interested in than in .