Question 1

Wasting resources is considered to be an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) inefficacy 
B) ineffableness 
C) inefficiency 
D) ineffectiveness 
A) inefficacy 
B) ineffableness 
C) inefficiency 
D) ineffectiveness

Question 2

The ________ roles involve collecting,receiving,and disseminating information,according to Mintzberg's managerial roles.

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal 
B) informational 
C) technical 
D) decisional 
A) interpersonal 
B) informational 
C) technical 
D) decisional

Question 3

Management is universally needed in all organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ involves ensuring that work activities are completed efficiently and effectively by the people responsible for doing them.

Accepted Answer

A) Commanding 
B) Managing 
C) Planning 
D) Organizing 
A) Commanding 
B) Managing 
C) Planning 
D) Organizing

Question 5

Disturbance handler is one of Mintzberg's interpersonal roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The process of monitoring,comparing,and correcting is called ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following changes has resulted in the shifting of organizational boundaries?

Accepted Answer

A) digitization 
B) increased emphasis on organizational ethics 
C) increased competitiveness 
D) changing security threats 
A) digitization 
B) increased emphasis on organizational ethics 
C) increased competitiveness 
D) changing security threats

Question 8

Technical skills become less important as a manager moves into higher levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following represents one of the rewards of being a manager?

Accepted Answer

A) operating with limited resources 
B) receiving recognition in the organization 
C) motivating workers in chaotic situations 
D) doing duties that are more clerical than managerial 
A) operating with limited resources 
B) receiving recognition in the organization 
C) motivating workers in chaotic situations 
D) doing duties that are more clerical than managerial

Question 10

The engineers need to be informed that supervisors may frequently be referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) middle managers 
B) top managers 
C) project leaders 
D) first-line managers 
A) middle managers 
B) top managers 
C) project leaders 
D) first-line managers

Question 11

List the 10 managerial roles developed by Mintzberg.

Accepted Answer

Mintzberg described 10 managerial roles

Question 12

Figurehead,leader,and liaison are all interpersonal managerial roles according to Mintzberg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Briefly discuss the difference between efficiency and effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

a.Efficiency refers to getting the most

Question 14

When Joe decides as to how many units of output his employees should produce,he is performing which of the following management functions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an informational role according to Mintzberg?

Accepted Answer

A) liaison 
B) monitor 
C) negotiator 
D) resource allocator 
A) liaison 
B) monitor 
C) negotiator 
D) resource allocator

Question 16

________ are responsible for making organization-wide decisions and establishing the plans and goals that affect the entire organization.

Accepted Answer

A) First-line managers 
B) Top managers 
C) Production managers 
D) Research managers 
A) First-line managers 
B) Top managers 
C) Production managers 
D) Research managers

Question 17

Brenda's ability to complete activities efficiently and effectively with and through other people is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) management 
B) leadership 
C) entrepreneurship 
D) delegation 
A) management 
B) leadership 
C) entrepreneurship 
D) delegation

Question 18

In traditionally structured organizations managers can be classified as first-line managers,middle managers,or top managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

After the merger,the management then makes a deliberate arrangement of people to accomplish specific purposes.Such an arrangement makes up a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) trust 
B) coalition 
C) organization 
D) affinity group 
A) trust 
B) coalition 
C) organization 
D) affinity group

Question 20

Innovation is confined to high-tech and other technologically sophisticated organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Wasting resources is considered to be an example of ________.

The ________ roles involve collecting,receiving,and disseminating information,according to Mintzberg's managerial roles.

Management is universally needed in all organizations.

________ involves ensuring that work activities are completed efficiently and effectively by the people responsible for doing them.

Disturbance handler is one of Mintzberg's interpersonal roles.

The process of monitoring,comparing,and correcting is called ________.

Which of the following changes has resulted in the shifting of organizational boundaries?

Technical skills become less important as a manager moves into higher levels of management.

Which of the following represents one of the rewards of being a manager?

The engineers need to be informed that supervisors may frequently be referred to as ________.

List the 10 managerial roles developed by Mintzberg.

Figurehead,leader,and liaison are all interpersonal managerial roles according to Mintzberg.

Briefly discuss the difference between efficiency and effectiveness.

When Joe decides as to how many units of output his employees should produce,he is performing which of the following management functions?

Which of the following is an example of an informational role according to Mintzberg?

________ are responsible for making organization-wide decisions and establishing the plans and goals that affect the entire organization.

Brenda's ability to complete activities efficiently and effectively with and through other people is known as ________.

In traditionally structured organizations managers can be classified as first-line managers,middle managers,or top managers.

After the merger,the management then makes a deliberate arrangement of people to accomplish specific purposes.Such an arrangement makes up a(n)________.

Innovation is confined to high-tech and other technologically sophisticated organizations.

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 1: Management and Organizations

Wasting resources is considered to be an example of ________.

The ________ roles involve collecting,receiving,and disseminating information,according to Mintzberg's managerial roles.

Management is universally needed in all organizations.

________ involves ensuring that work activities are completed efficiently and effectively by the people responsible for doing them.

Disturbance handler is one of Mintzberg's interpersonal roles.

The process of monitoring,comparing,and correcting is called ________.

Which of the following changes has resulted in the shifting of organizational boundaries?

Technical skills become less important as a manager moves into higher levels of management.

Which of the following represents one of the rewards of being a manager?

The engineers need to be informed that supervisors may frequently be referred to as ________.

List the 10 managerial roles developed by Mintzberg.

Figurehead,leader,and liaison are all interpersonal managerial roles according to Mintzberg.

Briefly discuss the difference between efficiency and effectiveness.

When Joe decides as to how many units of output his employees should produce,he is performing which of the following management functions?

Which of the following is an example of an informational role according to Mintzberg?

________ are responsible for making organization-wide decisions and establishing the plans and goals that affect the entire organization.

Brenda's ability to complete activities efficiently and effectively with and through other people is known as ________.

In traditionally structured organizations managers can be classified as first-line managers,middle managers,or top managers.

After the merger,the management then makes a deliberate arrangement of people to accomplish specific purposes.Such an arrangement makes up a(n)________.

Innovation is confined to high-tech and other technologically sophisticated organizations.

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters