MAN 2150 CH1a MGT ORG BEH Test Smith

1.       The best managers prioritize efficiency over effectiveness. 

• false
• true

2.       As managers rise through an organization, they will probably rely less on their technical skills. 

• true
• false

3.       Social capital is the goodwill stemming from your social relationships. 

• true
• false

4. Which of the following best describes management?

• A. the method of executing, responding, and delivering results in a fast and timely manner

• B. the process of working with people and resources to accomplish organizational goals

• C. the technique of keeping costs low enough so the company can realize profits and price its products at levels that are attractive to consumers

• D. the introduction of new goods and services

• E. the method of creating goodwill through social relationships

5.       Planning involves which of the following? 

• A. analyzing current situations
• B. monitoring performance
• C. attracting people to the organization
• D. motivating employees
• E. implementing necessary changes

6.       Synthesis Inc. periodically reviews the goals of the company. During the process, the managers of the company analyze their current strategies as compared to their competitors’ strategies, determine goals that they will pursue, and decide upon specific actions for each area of the company to take in pursuit of these goals. With these actions, the managers are engaged in the management function of 

• A. organizing.
• B. planning.
• C. goal coordination.
• D. controlling.
• E. leading.

7.       Archer Inc. recently embarked on an effort to increase coordination and cooperation within the company. During the process, the managers of the organization reviewed and specified job responsibilities, grouped jobs into work units, and reallocated resources within the company. The managers were exercising the management function of 

• A. planning.
• B. organizing.
• C. leading.
• D. controlling.
• E. budgeting.

8.       Building a dynamic organization is the goal of which function of management? 

• A.      planning
• B. organizing
• C. leading
• D. controlling
• E. staffing

9.       As one of the key management functions, leading focuses on a manager's efforts to 

• A. mobilize people to contribute their ideas.
• B. build organizations that are flexible and adaptive.
• C. make sure goals are met.
• D. identify opportunities for sustainable advantage.
• E. build a dynamic organization.

10.    _______ is a manager's ability to stimulate people to be high performers. 

• A. Planning
• B. Organizing
• C. Leading
• D. Controlling
• E. Monitoring