Question 1

A(n) ____________helps planners assess the critical contingencies facing their organization in terms of economic conditions, their competitors and their customers.

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Question 2

Strategy refers to the creation of an organization's long-term purpose, articulated in clear goals and objectives, that can be incorporated into a coherent plan of action.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Leadership is defined as when, where, and how to use formal sources of authority and power, such as position or ownership.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When an organization has a long-term purpose, articulated in clear goals and objectives, and these goals and objectives comprise a coherent plan of action, then we would say that the organization has a _____________.

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Question 5

Tactical planning is designed to develop:

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A)  specific action steps that support the strategic plan. 
B)  specific action steps to develop the strategic plan. 
C)  specific action steps to implement the strategic plan. 
D)  the organization's mission and objectives for the strategic plan.

Question 6

Strategic management is the body of knowledge that answers questions about the development and implementation of ____________.

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Question 7

Individuals can maximize the value of learning about learning styles by embracing the gauge-discover-reflect process.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Decisions made about the structure of an organization are generally referred to as ___________ ___________ decisions.

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Question 9

Professor Minztberg identified ten roles common to the work of all managers. They are divided into three groups: _________, ___________, and ____________.

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Question 10

The difference between group and team is:

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A)  A collection of people is a group and not necessarily a team 
B)  Complementary skills are found in a group but not a team 
C)  The aim and purpose of a group is to perform in the workplace 
D)  Groups are defined by their relatively small size.

Question 11

CSR is a concept whereby organizations consider the interest of ________ by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on customers, suppliers, employees, communities, and the environment in all aspects of their operations.

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Question 12

The Body Shop adopted a CSR approach going to great lengths to ensure that its business is ecologically sustainable. Why has their approach been successful?

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Question 13

Self-development, individual initiative and organizational loyalty are:

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A)  Necessary in current principles of behavior in organizations 
B)  Examples of organizational citizenship behaviors 
C)  In-role performance standards 
D)  CSR standards for individual performance

Question 14

What are the three interpersonal roles a manager may assume in an organization?

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Question 15

An organization makes a profit when its ___________ are more than its costs in a given period of time.

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Question 16

What is the major function of organizing in organizations?

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Question 17

Effective controlling requires the existence of plans,

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A)  since planning provides the necessary performance standards or objectives. 
B)  since understanding the mission of the organization requires strategic plan. 
C)  since control techniques are budget and performance audits. 
D)  since managers must show compliance with company policies.

Question 18

________________ is a concept whereby organizations consider the interests of society by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities in all aspects of their operations.

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Question 19

Controlling involves ensuring that performance does not deviate from the mission of the organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Organizational citizenship behaviors are also known as _____.

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Exam 1: Introduction to Principles of Management

A(n) ____________helps planners assess the critical contingencies facing their organization in terms of economic conditions, their competitors and their customers.

Strategy refers to the creation of an organization's long-term purpose, articulated in clear goals and objectives, that can be incorporated into a coherent plan of action.

Leadership is defined as when, where, and how to use formal sources of authority and power, such as position or ownership.

When an organization has a long-term purpose, articulated in clear goals and objectives, and these goals and objectives comprise a coherent plan of action, then we would say that the organization has a _____________.

Tactical planning is designed to develop:

Strategic management is the body of knowledge that answers questions about the development and implementation of ____________.

Individuals can maximize the value of learning about learning styles by embracing the gauge-discover-reflect process.

Decisions made about the structure of an organization are generally referred to as _ _ decisions.

Professor Minztberg identified ten roles common to the work of all managers. They are divided into three groups: ___, _, and ________.

The difference between group and team is:

CSR is a concept whereby organizations consider the interest of ________ by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities on customers, suppliers, employees, communities, and the environment in all aspects of their operations.

The Body Shop adopted a CSR approach going to great lengths to ensure that its business is ecologically sustainable. Why has their approach been successful?

Self-development, individual initiative and organizational loyalty are:

What are the three interpersonal roles a manager may assume in an organization?

An organization makes a profit when its ___________ are more than its costs in a given period of time.

What is the major function of organizing in organizations?

Effective controlling requires the existence of plans,

________________ is a concept whereby organizations consider the interests of society by taking responsibility for the impact of their activities in all aspects of their operations.

Controlling involves ensuring that performance does not deviate from the mission of the organization.

Organizational citizenship behaviors are also known as _____.