Question 1

The ultimate responsibility of managers is to achieve high performance by balancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these forces pertain to the availability,production,and distribution of resources in a society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social 
B)  Political 
C)  Economic 
D)  Technological 
E)  Legal

Question 3

Although developed by a Japanese business manager,the quality movement is strongly associated with American companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All managers have to pay attention to costs and according to research,the best way to improve organizational effectiveness is by severe cost cutting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

____________________ is considered the "father of scientific management."

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is considered the "father of scientific...

Question 6

Scenario - Barry Miller
The promotion to first line manager took place just six weeks ago for Barry Miller. He was well qualified for the promotion, but the new job still required a lot of training. One of the challenges has been to coordinate the production of his team with the needs of the sales department and with the availability of raw materials from his suppliers. Setting priorities and developing schedules to accomplish the work is a part of Barry's job that he has really enjoyed. The challenges to maintain high rapport and to build a strong team with his employees have already brought him a lot of satisfaction. In reflecting about the last six weeks, Barry concludes that he is very happy about his new job.
-With setting priorities and setting schedules,Barry was participating in the decisional role of

Accepted Answer

A)  entrepreneur. 
B)  disturbance handler. 
C)  disseminator. 
D)  resource allocator. 
E)  monitor.

Question 7

Describe the assumptions behind McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y.How do the theories relate to the classical perspective on management and early human relations ideas?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the assumptions behind McGregor's Theory X...

Question 8

The late famed management theorist Peter Drucker is often credited with creating the modern study of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the ____________________ role,managers initiate improvement projects,identify new ideas,and delegate idea responsibility to others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ____________________ role,managers initiate improvement projects,identify...

Question 10

The monitor role involves the initiation of change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A management perspective that suggests jobs should be designed to meet higher-level needs by allowing workers to use their full potential is called a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A management perspective that suggests jobs should...

Question 12

In the new workplace,work is ____,in contrast to the old workplace where work was ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible; diverse 
B)  mechanical; flexible 
C)  flexible; structured 
D)  autocratic; structured 
E)  calm; flexible

Question 13

The use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organization's goals refers to controlling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discerning circles of causality is an important element of systems thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Max Weber felt selection of employees should be based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  education 
B)  competence 
C)  connections 
D)  political skills 
E)  efficient systems

Question 16

The writings of Fayol,Taylor,and Weber provide the foundation for modern management.Identify the school of thought associated with each writer and compare the focus that each writer takes in relation to the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The writings of Fayol,Taylor,and Weber provide the...

Question 17

Describe the skills necessary for performing a manager's job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the skills necessary for performing a...

Question 18

Allocating resources across the organization is part of the organizing management function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The individual performer is a(n)____________________; whereas,the manager has to be a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The individual performer is a(n)____________________; whereas,the manager...

Question 20

Recognizing the value of employees involves the organizing role of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Innovative Management for a Changing World

The ultimate responsibility of managers is to achieve high performance by balancing efficiency and effectiveness.

Which of these forces pertain to the availability,production,and distribution of resources in a society?

Although developed by a Japanese business manager,the quality movement is strongly associated with American companies.

All managers have to pay attention to costs and according to research,the best way to improve organizational effectiveness is by severe cost cutting.

____________________ is considered the "father of scientific management."

Describe the assumptions behind McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y.How do the theories relate to the classical perspective on management and early human relations ideas?

The late famed management theorist Peter Drucker is often credited with creating the modern study of management.

In the ____________________ role,managers initiate improvement projects,identify new ideas,and delegate idea responsibility to others.

The monitor role involves the initiation of change.

A management perspective that suggests jobs should be designed to meet higher-level needs by allowing workers to use their full potential is called a(n)____________________.

In the new workplace,work is ,in contrast to the old workplace where work was .

The use of influence to motivate employees to achieve the organization's goals refers to controlling.

Discerning circles of causality is an important element of systems thinking.

Max Weber felt selection of employees should be based on:

The writings of Fayol,Taylor,and Weber provide the foundation for modern management.Identify the school of thought associated with each writer and compare the focus that each writer takes in relation to the organization.

Describe the skills necessary for performing a manager's job.

Allocating resources across the organization is part of the organizing management function.

The individual performer is a(n); whereas,the manager has to be a(n).

Recognizing the value of employees involves the organizing role of management.