Question 1

The universality of management means that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) all managers in all organizations perform the four management functions 
B) all managers in all organizations perform the same quantity of managerial functions 
C) all managers in all organizations perform managerial functions in similar ways 
D) any manager can work in any organization and perform any management function 
A) all managers in all organizations perform the four management functions 
B) all managers in all organizations perform the same quantity of managerial functions 
C) all managers in all organizations perform managerial functions in similar ways 
D) any manager can work in any organization and perform any management function

Question 2

Understanding building codes would be considered a ________ skill for a building contractor.

Accepted Answer

A) human 
B) technical 
C) conceptual 
D) empirical 
A) human 
B) technical 
C) conceptual 
D) empirical

Question 3

A ________ is an example of a first-line manager.

Accepted Answer

A) division manager 
B) store manager 
C) regional manager 
D) shift manager 
A) division manager 
B) store manager 
C) regional manager 
D) shift manager

Question 4

A manager's job is all about personal achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Henri Fayol,in the early part of the twentieth century proposed that all managers perform ________ functions.

Accepted Answer

A) three 
B) four 
C) five 
D) nine 
A) three 
B) four 
C) five 
D) nine

Question 6

Kelly is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) top manager 
B) nonmanagerial employee 
C) middle manager 
D) first-line manager 
A) top manager 
B) nonmanagerial employee 
C) middle manager 
D) first-line manager

Question 7

Managers play an important role in dealing with various challenges being faced by organizations today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List and explain the four basic functions of management.

Accepted Answer

The four basic functions of management a

Question 9

Which of the following is true for Adam after his promotion?

Accepted Answer

A) His empirical skills are going to be most important. 
B) The importance of his technical skills is about to be reduced. 
C) His conceptual skills are going to take the priority. 
D) The importance of his human skills are to be reduced. 
A) His empirical skills are going to be most important. 
B) The importance of his technical skills is about to be reduced. 
C) His conceptual skills are going to take the priority. 
D) The importance of his human skills are to be reduced.

Question 10

Motivating subordinates is primarily associated with the management function of ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Conceptual skills are less important to top managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a short essay,describe the importance of customers to the manager's job.

Accepted Answer

Organizations need customers.Without the

Question 13

When Michael meets with Betty and Joyce to discuss a complaint filed by one of the employees in the production department,he requires which of the following managerial skills?

Accepted Answer

A) technical skills 
B) human skills 
C) conceptual skills 
D) empirical skills 
A) technical skills 
B) human skills 
C) conceptual skills 
D) empirical skills

Question 14

A manager resolving conflict among organizational members is performing which of the following functions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The engineers have to be informed that,________ are the people who direct the activities of others in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) directors 
B) managers 
C) subordinates 
D) line workers 
A) directors 
B) managers 
C) subordinates 
D) line workers

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an efficient manufacturing technique?

Accepted Answer

A) cutting inventory levels 
B) increasing the amount of time to manufacture products 
C) increasing product reject rates 
D) meeting customers' rigorous demand 
A) cutting inventory levels 
B) increasing the amount of time to manufacture products 
C) increasing product reject rates 
D) meeting customers' rigorous demand

Question 17

In order for organizations to survive successfully,managers must create a customer-responsive organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Today's managers are just as likely to be women as they are men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Social media is a communications tool which should not be used to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) publish one-way messages from managers to employees 
B) connect with customers 
C) manage human resources 
D) tap into innovation and talent 
A) publish one-way messages from managers to employees 
B) connect with customers 
C) manage human resources 
D) tap into innovation and talent

Question 20

Conceptual skills involve ________.

Accepted Answer

A) managing employees who use tools to produce the organization's products 
B) communicating with customers 
C) thinking about abstract and complex situations 
D) inspiring enthusiasm and trust among employees 
A) managing employees who use tools to produce the organization's products 
B) communicating with customers 
C) thinking about abstract and complex situations 
D) inspiring enthusiasm and trust among employees

The universality of management means that ________.

Understanding building codes would be considered a ________ skill for a building contractor.

A ________ is an example of a first-line manager.

A manager's job is all about personal achievement.

Henri Fayol,in the early part of the twentieth century proposed that all managers perform ________ functions.

Kelly is a ________.

Managers play an important role in dealing with various challenges being faced by organizations today.

List and explain the four basic functions of management.

Which of the following is true for Adam after his promotion?

Motivating subordinates is primarily associated with the management function of ________.

Conceptual skills are less important to top managers.

In a short essay,describe the importance of customers to the manager's job.

When Michael meets with Betty and Joyce to discuss a complaint filed by one of the employees in the production department,he requires which of the following managerial skills?

A manager resolving conflict among organizational members is performing which of the following functions?

The engineers have to be informed that,________ are the people who direct the activities of others in an organization.

Which of the following is an example of an efficient manufacturing technique?

In order for organizations to survive successfully,managers must create a customer-responsive organization.

Today's managers are just as likely to be women as they are men.

Social media is a communications tool which should not be used to ________.

Conceptual skills involve ________.

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

The universality of management means that ________.

Understanding building codes would be considered a ________ skill for a building contractor.

A ________ is an example of a first-line manager.

A manager's job is all about personal achievement.

Henri Fayol,in the early part of the twentieth century proposed that all managers perform ________ functions.

Kelly is a ________.

Managers play an important role in dealing with various challenges being faced by organizations today.

List and explain the four basic functions of management.

Which of the following is true for Adam after his promotion?

Motivating subordinates is primarily associated with the management function of ________.

Conceptual skills are less important to top managers.

In a short essay,describe the importance of customers to the manager's job.

When Michael meets with Betty and Joyce to discuss a complaint filed by one of the employees in the production department,he requires which of the following managerial skills?

A manager resolving conflict among organizational members is performing which of the following functions?

The engineers have to be informed that,________ are the people who direct the activities of others in an organization.

Which of the following is an example of an efficient manufacturing technique?

In order for organizations to survive successfully,managers must create a customer-responsive organization.

Today's managers are just as likely to be women as they are men.

Social media is a communications tool which should not be used to ________.

Conceptual skills involve ________.

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