Question 1

Kayla is a supervisor who manages a production line.She spends several hours each week developing specific employee work assignments and production schedules for the coming week so that the production department can meet its short-term production objectives.This suggests that a significant component of Kayla's job involves:

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A)  strategic planning.
B)  contingency planning.
C)  tactical planning.
D)  operational planning.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The traits that characterize participative leaders include flexibility,good listening skills,and empathy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In order to ensure effective implementation,managers should make only one set of plans and carefully follow them to ensure that the organization's objectives are achieved.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Top management is also known as first-line management because it deals with key managerial decisions on a priority basis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Adam is a first-line manager for Idle Time Gaming,Inc. ,a company whose values and focus is innovation.Having recently transferred in from a traditional retail top/down) company,which of the following changes will the new company expect Adam to embrace?

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A)  He must continue to issue detailed instructions to give the teams a sense of direction
B)  He will no longer have a management position in the firm,since the purpose of teams is to eliminate the need for first-line managers
C)  He will need to act less like a "boss" and more like a coach,advisor,counselor,and team player
D)  He will isolate himself from his subordinatesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Staffing is a less important management function today than in the past.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The revolution in management that is currently underway suggests that the most effective managers of the future will:

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A)  be very strict in their treatment of workers.
B)  emphasize individual initiative rather than teamwork.
C)  specialize in performing one of the four management functions.
D)  emphasize team work.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

In this day of rapidly changing technology,technical skills are the most important skills for all levels of management.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The downsizing that has occurred in recent years has __________ middle managers in many organizations.

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A)  increased the number of
B)  eliminated the jobs of some
C)  strengthened the control of
D)  increased the importance ofE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The ability to plan,coordinate,and delegate are among a manager's most basic technical skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following should form the foundation of a firm's control system?

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A)  Accounting and finance
B)  Marketing and production
C)  Human resources and finance
D)  Computing and productionE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

A key to effective leadership is the ability to:

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A)  maintain order,stability,and control.
B)  communicate a vision and rally others around that vision.
C)  master the technical details of the jobs performed by subordinates.
D)  maintain an autocratic approach to dealing with others.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The four key management functions are planning,organizing,leading,and controlling.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lucy is part of the top management team at Cloudy Daze Rain Gear,a company that produces umbrellas,raincoats,hats and all-weather shoes.As a member of top management,Lucy is more likely to be involved in strategic planning than in tactical planning.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Jermaine is a manager with Drevil Industries.Part of his job is to make specific short-term decisions about what his department must do to achieve Drevil's long-term success.Jermaine is involved in:

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A)  strategic planning.
B)  contingency planning.
C)  tactical planning.
D)  complimentary planning.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

After management has created a plan of action,the focus turns to the controlling function to recheck and often redo the plan.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Branch and plant managers and division heads are classified as first-line managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Because economic and competitive environments frequently change,organizations should:

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A)  set a long-term plan and stick to it.
B)  develop contingency plans.
C)  save time and money by cutting back on planning.
D)  eliminate any long-term strategic plans,but devise short-term tactical plans and update them once a year.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The first step in the rational decision-making model is to identify alternative solutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements has resulted in changes in the role of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most workers today show little initiative or creativity,so managers must spend more time directing their efforts
B)  The marketplace is becoming global,which increases both competition and opportunities for cooperation and integration
C)  Firms are recognizing that their workforces are too diverse,so managers must find ways to reduce diversity without violating federal laws against discrimination
D)  The desire to encourage teamwork has resulted in larger,more cumbersome organizations with too many workersE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Management and Leadership

Lucy is part of the top management team at Cloudy Daze Rain Gear,a company that produces umbrellas,raincoats,hats and all-weather shoes.As a member of top management,Lucy is more likely to be involved in strategic planning than in tactical planning.

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The revolution in management that is currently underway suggests that the most effective managers of the future will:

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The downsizing that has occurred in recent years has __________ middle managers in many organizations.

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Which of the following should form the foundation of a firm's control system?

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In order to ensure effective implementation,managers should make only one set of plans and carefully follow them to ensure that the organization's objectives are achieved.

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The first step in the rational decision-making model is to identify alternative solutions.

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Because economic and competitive environments frequently change,organizations should:

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Staffing is a less important management function today than in the past.

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Top management is also known as first-line management because it deals with key managerial decisions on a priority basis.

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Jermaine is a manager with Drevil Industries.Part of his job is to make specific short-term decisions about what his department must do to achieve Drevil's long-term success.Jermaine is involved in:

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In this day of rapidly changing technology,technical skills are the most important skills for all levels of management.

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After management has created a plan of action,the focus turns to the controlling function to recheck and often redo the plan.

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Branch and plant managers and division heads are classified as first-line managers.

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A key to effective leadership is the ability to:

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The four key management functions are planning,organizing,leading,and controlling.

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The ability to plan,coordinate,and delegate are among a manager's most basic technical skills.

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The traits that characterize participative leaders include flexibility,good listening skills,and empathy.

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Which of the following statements has resulted in changes in the role of management?

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Adam is a first-line manager for Idle Time Gaming,Inc. ,a company whose values and focus is innovation.Having recently transferred in from a traditional retail top/down) company,which of the following changes will the new company expect Adam to embrace?

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Exam 7: Management and Leadership

Lucy is part of the top management team at Cloudy Daze Rain Gear,a company that produces umbrellas,raincoats,hats and all-weather shoes.As a member of top management,Lucy is more likely to be involved in strategic planning than in tactical planning.

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The revolution in management that is currently underway suggests that the most effective managers of the future will:

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The downsizing that has occurred in recent years has __________ middle managers in many organizations.

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Which of the following should form the foundation of a firm's control system?

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In order to ensure effective implementation,managers should make only one set of plans and carefully follow them to ensure that the organization's objectives are achieved.

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The first step in the rational decision-making model is to identify alternative solutions.

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Because economic and competitive environments frequently change,organizations should:

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Staffing is a less important management function today than in the past.

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Top management is also known as first-line management because it deals with key managerial decisions on a priority basis.

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Jermaine is a manager with Drevil Industries.Part of his job is to make specific short-term decisions about what his department must do to achieve Drevil's long-term success.Jermaine is involved in:

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In this day of rapidly changing technology,technical skills are the most important skills for all levels of management.

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After management has created a plan of action,the focus turns to the controlling function to recheck and often redo the plan.

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Branch and plant managers and division heads are classified as first-line managers.

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A key to effective leadership is the ability to:

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The four key management functions are planning,organizing,leading,and controlling.

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The ability to plan,coordinate,and delegate are among a manager's most basic technical skills.

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The traits that characterize participative leaders include flexibility,good listening skills,and empathy.

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Which of the following statements has resulted in changes in the role of management?

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Adam is a first-line manager for Idle Time Gaming,Inc. ,a company whose values and focus is innovation.Having recently transferred in from a traditional retail top/down) company,which of the following changes will the new company expect Adam to embrace?

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