Question 1

During a normal day,Kristian makes a point to talk to others to be up to date on what is occurring as well as to make sure everyone else has the information they need to do their jobs.Kristian is exhibiting which two roles?

Accepted Answer

A) leader;liaison 
B) monitor;disseminator 
C) monitor;liaison 
D) liaison;spokesperson

Question 2

Dillon supervises the activities of both the benefits and training departments,therefore he is a _______.

Accepted Answer

A) human resources supervisor 
B) human resources middle manager 
C) human resources first -line manager 
D) human resources team manager

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a managers most valuable resource?

Accepted Answer

A) human 
B) financial 
C) physical 
D) informational

Question 4

Knowing yourself is the foundation for ____________ while _____________ is critical for success.

Accepted Answer

A) leadership development;intellect 
B) intellect;leadership 
C) interpersonal relationships;self-awareness 
D) leadership development;self-awareness

Question 5

How are most principles-of-management textbooks organized?

Accepted Answer

A) functions of management 
B) theories of management 
C) rules of management 
D) approaches to management

Question 6

________ is/are based on how effectively and efficiently managers utilize resources to achieve objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) Human capital 
B) Performance 
C) Financial stability 
D) Organizational objectives

Question 7

An important aspect of ____________ is assigning people to various tasks and jobs.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Managers are primarily evaluated on ________________.

Accepted Answer

A) educational level 
B) experience level 
C) sales numbers 
D) resource utilization

Question 9

The integrative perspective is composed of sociotechnical theory,__________ and _________.

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral theory;systems theory 
B) systems theory;contingency theory. 
C) behavioral theory;contingency theory 
D) contingency theory;classical theory

Question 10

Describe the management function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the management function....

Question 11

_____________ focuses on determining the best management approach for a given situation.

Accepted Answer

A) systems theory 
B) contingency theory 
C) behavioral theory 
D) management science theory

Question 12

The administrative theory of management is part of the classical theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The three traditional levels of management are top,middle,and first-line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

___________ is a newer management position needed in organizations that focus on team-based structures.

Accepted Answer

A) Top manager 
B) Middle manager 
C) First-line manager 
D) Team leader

Question 15

Arshdeep works at a local marketing consulting firm.Though he has a good deal of responsibility and oversees an office of 10 employees,none of which are managers.Arshdeep is a _____________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Horacio has been promoted from first-line manager to middle level manager.He has spent most of his time ________ and _________ but now expects to spend ______ time on each of the four management functions.

Accepted Answer

A) managing;controlling;equal 
B) organizing,leading;less 
C) controlling;planning;more 
D) leading;controlling;equal

Question 17

A large business approaches functions and roles in the following ways except ________.

Accepted Answer

A) specialized jobs 
B) three levels of managers 
C) direct observation 
D) global focus

Question 18

Macksym is the shift manager at a local manufacturing plant.From 10:00am to 11:00 this morning,he was outside the plant waiting on a shipment of a part needed for the next shift.This would be an example of a(n)____________.

Accepted Answer

A) leading action 
B) interpersonal behavior 
C) managerial transition 
D) nonmanagement function

Question 19

List and explain the four management functions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and explain the four management functions....

Question 20

One reason that the knowledge of the history of management is important is to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid repeating mistakes 
B) impress in a job interview 
C) understand the practitioners 
D) know Frederick Winslow Taylor

Exam 1: Management and Its History