Business Management Final Exam

In the last half of the 20th century, the percentage of women in the U.S. workforce:

• stayed the same

• increased

• decreased

• fluctuated

Which of the following is most likely to perform ALL of the management functions?

• small business owner

• top executive of a multination firm

• a middle manager

• all of the above

Training, participation, and commitment are features of quality management.

• True

• False

The Industrial Revolution began in the United States.

• True

• False

Analyzing the solutions involves

• brainstorming ideas

• determining symptoms

• identifying the problem

• listing advantages and disadvantages

Which of the following would not be appropriate in selecting the solution to be implemented to solve an important problem?

• select the least expensive solution

• take time rather than make a quick decision

• involve others to help with the solution

• all of the above would not be appropriate

The type of manager is one who works directly with employees on a daily basis is

• an executive

• a supervisor

• a mid-manager

• none of the above

When an employee is not performing work correctly, the supervisor should take over to make sure it is done well.

• True

• False

The ability to influence individuals and groups to achieve organizational goals is

• management

• Human relations

• leadership

• none of the options

Each worker is allowed to decide how his or her job will be done. [leadership style]

• open

• autocratic

• democratic