Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Question 3

________ skills involve the ability to work well with other people, both individually and in a group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical 
B)  Assessment 
C)  Planning 
D)  Interpersonal 
A)  Technical 
B)  Assessment 
C)  Planning 
D)  Interpersonal

Question 4

Connie has an idea for a new product she would like to produce and market. Mintzberg would consider the activities necessary to form and launch her company to be part of the ________ role.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  resource allocator 
C)  negotiator 
D)  entrepreneur 
A)  planning 
B)  resource allocator 
C)  negotiator 
D)  entrepreneur

Question 5

When Fred tells the employees that he is sure they can fulfill the schedule because they are good and skilled employees, he is performing which of the following management functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling 
B)  leading 
C)  negotiating 
D)  delegating 
A)  controlling 
B)  leading 
C)  negotiating 
D)  delegating

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research shows that the quality of management has little impact on the success of the business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is universality of management? Why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Management is needed in all types and si

Question 9

Identify and discuss three reasons managers are still important even in the changing organizational structures in use today.

Accepted Answer

a. The first reason why managers are imp

Question 10

As part of the orientation for her internship, Rebecca was 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 11

Donald'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 12

Explain briefly how the definition of a manager has changed over time.

Accepted Answer

Managers used to be defined as the organ

Question 13

Technology makes it easier to stay connected but ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is always the risk of security breaches and the theft of information necessary for good time management practices 
B)  it raises expectations on the part of those to whom we are connected 
C)  technology fails, batteries lose power, and their effectiveness wanes 
D)  it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stay on task 
A)  there is always the risk of security breaches and the theft of information necessary for good time management practices 
B)  it raises expectations on the part of those to whom we are connected 
C)  technology fails, batteries lose power, and their effectiveness wanes 
D)  it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stay on task

Question 14

The four contemporary functions of management are planning, organizing, commanding, and controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List and explain the four basic functions of management.

Accepted Answer

The four basic functions of management a

Question 16

Managers with titles such as regional manager, project leader, or division manager are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  first-line managers 
B)  top managers 
C)  production managers 
D)  middle managers 
A)  first-line managers 
B)  top managers 
C)  production managers 
D)  middle managers

Question 17

Effectiveness is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing inventory 
B)  decreasing production time 
C)  doing the right things 
D)  doing things right 
A)  reducing inventory 
B)  decreasing production time 
C)  doing the right things 
D)  doing things right

Question 18

Supervisor is another name for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  team leader 
B)  middle manager 
C)  first-line manager 
D)  top manager 
A)  team leader 
B)  middle manager 
C)  first-line manager 
D)  top manager

Question 19

Managers must understand and manage both the power and the peril of social media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Social media is a communications tool which should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  used to publish one-way messages from managers to employees 
B)  banned from the workplace 
C)  limited only to top managers 
D)  used to foster cooperation and collaboration 
A)  used to publish one-way messages from managers to employees 
B)  banned from the workplace 
C)  limited only to top managers 
D)  used to foster cooperation and collaboration

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

Conceptual skills involve ________.

________ skills involve the ability to work well with other people, both individually and in a group.

Connie has an idea for a new product she would like to produce and market. Mintzberg would consider the activities necessary to form and launch her company to be part of the ________ role.

When Fred tells the employees that he is sure they can fulfill the schedule because they are good and skilled employees, he is performing which of the following management functions?

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

Research shows that the quality of management has little impact on the success of the business.

What is universality of management? Why is it important?

Identify and discuss three reasons managers are still important even in the changing organizational structures in use today.

As part of the orientation for her internship, Rebecca was informed that ________ are the people who direct the activities of others in an organization.

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

Explain briefly how the definition of a manager has changed over time.

Technology makes it easier to stay connected but ________.

The four contemporary functions of management are planning, organizing, commanding, and controlling.

List and explain the four basic functions of management.

Managers with titles such as regional manager, project leader, or division manager are ________.

Effectiveness is associated with ________.

Supervisor is another name for ________.

Managers must understand and manage both the power and the peril of social media.

Social media is a communications tool which should be ________.

Making Decisions

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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Exam 1: Managers and You in the Workplace

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

Conceptual skills involve ________.

________ skills involve the ability to work well with other people, both individually and in a group.

Connie has an idea for a new product she would like to produce and market. Mintzberg would consider the activities necessary to form and launch her company to be part of the ________ role.

When Fred tells the employees that he is sure they can fulfill the schedule because they are good and skilled employees, he is performing which of the following management functions?

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

Research shows that the quality of management has little impact on the success of the business.

What is universality of management? Why is it important?

Identify and discuss three reasons managers are still important even in the changing organizational structures in use today.

As part of the orientation for her internship, Rebecca was informed that ________ are the people who direct the activities of others in an organization.

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

Explain briefly how the definition of a manager has changed over time.

Technology makes it easier to stay connected but ________.

The four contemporary functions of management are planning, organizing, commanding, and controlling.

List and explain the four basic functions of management.

Managers with titles such as regional manager, project leader, or division manager are ________.

Effectiveness is associated with ________.

Supervisor is another name for ________.

Managers must understand and manage both the power and the peril of social media.

Social media is a communications tool which should be ________.

Making Decisions

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters