Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the relative importance of the various types of skills Lauzy will use to perform these tasks? The tasks Lauzy performs will require:

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A)  only technical skills.
B)  mainly conceptual skills and human relations skills.
C)  only human relations skills.
D)  mainly technical skills and human relations skills.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Planning is a continuous process.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Axel is in a new position,serving as a first-line manager.Axel's position will require him to spend a lot of time:

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A)  developing strategic plans.
B)  evaluating the daily performance of workers.
C)  creating a vision for the company.
D)  providing information to stakeholders.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

When all is said and done,financial standards such as profit and return on investment are the only relevant measures of how well a firm is meeting its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the control process,performance standards should be stated in general terms in order to give management as much flexibility as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The first step in developing a knowledge management system is to:

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A)  empower employees to make their own decisions and accept the consequences.
B)  obtain the necessary information system technologies.
C)  recognize that perfect information is readily available in all organizations.
D)  determine what knowledge is most important to the organization.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The best way to get people to do what a manager wants is for the manager to reprimand those who don't do things correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

PMI is a problem solving technique that involves listing pluses,minuses and implications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The traits used by autocratic leaders include warmth,friendliness,and understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Managers must lead by doing,not just by saying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When businesses empower their employees,the role of a manager becomes less that of a "boss" and more that of a coach,counselor,or team player.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Beth has spent the last two hours going over some consumer surveys to see how well her company is achieving its goal of improving customer satisfaction.Beth's efforts are an example of the controlling function of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Due to the growth of the Internet,recruiting is less important today than in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The SWOT analysis helps firms identify competitive threats and market opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research has shown that employee participation in decision-making improves job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Identify and define the four key functions of management.

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Question 17

Middle managers are responsible for:

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A)  establishing the vision for the organization.
B)  assigning specific jobs and evaluating the daily performance of workers.
C)  devising the organization's strategic plan.
D)  developing tactical plans and controlling.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Goals are developed and agreed to by management so that the workers can follow them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Controlling provides managers and workers with feedback that helps them adjust to deviations from plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A vision for a company is:

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A)  an explanation of why the company exists and where it wants to go.
B)  the same thing as an objective.
C)  a detailed plan that outlines the major organizational structure of the firm.
D)  very relevant for the short-term,but less useful for the long-term.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Management and Leadership

Axel is in a new position,serving as a first-line manager.Axel's position will require him to spend a lot of time:

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PMI is a problem solving technique that involves listing pluses,minuses and implications.

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The first step in developing a knowledge management system is to:

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Goals are developed and agreed to by management so that the workers can follow them.

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Identify and define the four key functions of management.

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Middle managers are responsible for:

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The traits used by autocratic leaders include warmth,friendliness,and understanding.

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When businesses empower their employees,the role of a manager becomes less that of a "boss" and more that of a coach,counselor,or team player.

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Managers must lead by doing,not just by saying.

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Beth has spent the last two hours going over some consumer surveys to see how well her company is achieving its goal of improving customer satisfaction.Beth's efforts are an example of the controlling function of management.

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A vision for a company is:

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The best way to get people to do what a manager wants is for the manager to reprimand those who don't do things correctly.

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Planning is a continuous process.

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In the control process,performance standards should be stated in general terms in order to give management as much flexibility as possible.

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Research has shown that employee participation in decision-making improves job satisfaction.

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When all is said and done,financial standards such as profit and return on investment are the only relevant measures of how well a firm is meeting its goals.

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Controlling provides managers and workers with feedback that helps them adjust to deviations from plans.

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Which of the following statements best describes the relative importance of the various types of skills Lauzy will use to perform these tasks? The tasks Lauzy performs will require:

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Due to the growth of the Internet,recruiting is less important today than in the past.

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The SWOT analysis helps firms identify competitive threats and market opportunities.

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