Question 1

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a manager with good human skills?

Accepted Answer

A) Capacity to break problems into smaller parts 
B) Knowing how to write a business plan 
C) A high degree of self-awareness 
D) Expertise at handling budgets and distributing resources 
E) Ability to inspire efforts to achieve goals 
A) Capacity to break problems into smaller parts 
B) Knowing how to write a business plan 
C) A high degree of self-awareness 
D) Expertise at handling budgets and distributing resources 
E) Ability to inspire efforts to achieve goals

Question 2

A person high in emotional intelligence will know when her or his emotions are about to become disruptive,but does not usually sense when another person's emotions are negatively influencing a relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the various roles performed by a manager.

Accepted Answer

The managerial roles fall into three cat

Question 4

A manager in a public or nonprofit organization might be referred to as an):

Accepted Answer

A) director 
B) president 
C) administrator 
D) team leader 
E) trustee 
A) director 
B) president 
C) administrator 
D) team leader 
E) trustee

Question 5

In the context of the management process,which of the following best describes the process of controlling?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the process of setting objectives and determining what should be done to accomplish them. 
B) It is the process of assigning tasks,allocating resources,and coordinating work activities. 
C) It is the process of arousing enthusiasm and inspiring efforts to achieve goals. 
D) It is the process of measuring performance and taking action to ensure desired results. 
E) It is the process of developing action priorities for accomplishing goals and plans. 
A) It is the process of setting objectives and determining what should be done to accomplish them. 
B) It is the process of assigning tasks,allocating resources,and coordinating work activities. 
C) It is the process of arousing enthusiasm and inspiring efforts to achieve goals. 
D) It is the process of measuring performance and taking action to ensure desired results. 
E) It is the process of developing action priorities for accomplishing goals and plans.

Question 6

Intellectual capital is a personal asset for individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ skill is the ability to think analytically to diagnose and solve complex problems.

Accepted Answer

A) Conceptual 
B) Human 
C) Technical 
D) Kinesthetic 
E) Interpersonal 
A) Conceptual 
B) Human 
C) Technical 
D) Kinesthetic 
E) Interpersonal

Question 8

Which of the following is a negative outcome closely associated with globalization?

Accepted Answer

A) Groupthink 
B) Functional chimneys problem 
C) Job migration 
D) National barriers 
E) Debt financing 
A) Groupthink 
B) Functional chimneys problem 
C) Job migration 
D) National barriers 
E) Debt financing

Question 9

The chief information officer CIO)of an organization belongs to the category of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) board of directors 
B) middle managers 
C) first-line managers 
D) top managers 
E) board of trustees 
A) board of directors 
B) middle managers 
C) first-line managers 
D) top managers 
E) board of trustees

Question 10

Being an entrepreneur,disturbance handler,resource allocator,and negotiator are part of the ________ roles of the manager.

Accepted Answer

A) decisional 
B) informational 
C) interpersonal 
D) monitoring 
E) allocation 
A) decisional 
B) informational 
C) interpersonal 
D) monitoring 
E) allocation

Question 11

Minorities constitute less than one-third of the U.S.population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the management process,if the planning is impeccable,then there is no need for controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All organizations are open systems that interact with their environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Mintzberg,as a monitor,a manager provides direction and instills enthusiasm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ primarily involves developing action priorities for accomplishing goals and plans.

Accepted Answer

A) Organizing 
B) Agenda setting 
C) Capitalizing 
D) Information scanning 
E) Controlling 
A) Organizing 
B) Agenda setting 
C) Capitalizing 
D) Information scanning 
E) Controlling

Question 16

________ is the requirement to show performance results to a supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) Productivity 
B) Competency 
C) Performance effectiveness 
D) Accountability 
E) Performance efficiency 
A) Productivity 
B) Competency 
C) Performance effectiveness 
D) Accountability 
E) Performance efficiency

Question 17

________ accurately measures the quantity and quality of outputs relative to the cost of inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) Commitment 
B) Productivity 
C) Competency 
D) Performance efficiency 
E) Tech IQ 
A) Commitment 
B) Productivity 
C) Competency 
D) Performance efficiency 
E) Tech IQ

Question 18

Smith,an employee of Carbon Inc.,thinks that business leaders should "be white." Owing to this view,he holds a grudge against his manager,Adisa,who is of Asian origin.Smith often displays defiant behavior at the workplace.Smith's behavior is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice 
B) whistleblowing 
C) subordination 
D) harassment 
E) bullying 
A) prejudice 
B) whistleblowing 
C) subordination 
D) harassment 
E) bullying

Question 19

The top managers of an organization constitute an executive team that is not accountable to any higher authority in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The productivity of a company is effective and efficient if its:

Accepted Answer

A) goals are not achieved and resources are wasted. 
B) goals are achieved and resources are not wasted. 
C) goals are achieved but resources are wasted. 
D) performance effectiveness is low. 
E) goals are not achieved but resources are not wasted. 
A) goals are not achieved and resources are wasted. 
B) goals are achieved and resources are not wasted. 
C) goals are achieved but resources are wasted. 
D) performance effectiveness is low. 
E) goals are not achieved but resources are not wasted.

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a manager with good human skills?

A person high in emotional intelligence will know when her or his emotions are about to become disruptive,but does not usually sense when another person's emotions are negatively influencing a relationship.

Discuss the various roles performed by a manager.

A manager in a public or nonprofit organization might be referred to as an):

In the context of the management process,which of the following best describes the process of controlling?

Intellectual capital is a personal asset for individuals.

________ skill is the ability to think analytically to diagnose and solve complex problems.

Which of the following is a negative outcome closely associated with globalization?

The chief information officer CIO)of an organization belongs to the category of ________.

Being an entrepreneur,disturbance handler,resource allocator,and negotiator are part of the ________ roles of the manager.

Minorities constitute less than one-third of the U.S.population.

In the management process,if the planning is impeccable,then there is no need for controlling.

All organizations are open systems that interact with their environments.

According to Mintzberg,as a monitor,a manager provides direction and instills enthusiasm.

________ primarily involves developing action priorities for accomplishing goals and plans.

________ is the requirement to show performance results to a supervisor.

________ accurately measures the quantity and quality of outputs relative to the cost of inputs.

Smith,an employee of Carbon Inc.,thinks that business leaders should "be white." Owing to this view,he holds a grudge against his manager,Adisa,who is of Asian origin.Smith often displays defiant behavior at the workplace.Smith's behavior is an example of ________.

The top managers of an organization constitute an executive team that is not accountable to any higher authority in the organization.

The productivity of a company is effective and efficient if its:

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, innovation, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Information and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures and Design

Organization Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Operations and Services Management

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Exam 1: Introducing Management

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a manager with good human skills?

A person high in emotional intelligence will know when her or his emotions are about to become disruptive,but does not usually sense when another person's emotions are negatively influencing a relationship.

Discuss the various roles performed by a manager.

A manager in a public or nonprofit organization might be referred to as an):

In the context of the management process,which of the following best describes the process of controlling?

Intellectual capital is a personal asset for individuals.

________ skill is the ability to think analytically to diagnose and solve complex problems.

Which of the following is a negative outcome closely associated with globalization?

The chief information officer CIO)of an organization belongs to the category of ________.

Being an entrepreneur,disturbance handler,resource allocator,and negotiator are part of the ________ roles of the manager.

Minorities constitute less than one-third of the U.S.population.

In the management process,if the planning is impeccable,then there is no need for controlling.

All organizations are open systems that interact with their environments.

According to Mintzberg,as a monitor,a manager provides direction and instills enthusiasm.

________ primarily involves developing action priorities for accomplishing goals and plans.

________ is the requirement to show performance results to a supervisor.

________ accurately measures the quantity and quality of outputs relative to the cost of inputs.

Smith,an employee of Carbon Inc.,thinks that business leaders should "be white." Owing to this view,he holds a grudge against his manager,Adisa,who is of Asian origin.Smith often displays defiant behavior at the workplace.Smith's behavior is an example of ________.

The top managers of an organization constitute an executive team that is not accountable to any higher authority in the organization.

The productivity of a company is effective and efficient if its:

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, innovation, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Information and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures and Design

Organization Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Operations and Services Management

Filters