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MANSCI PRE FINAL

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Before you can solve a problem you must:

a)

Define the problem

b)

Decide to use group or individual decision

c)

Establish Objective

d)

Review need for decision

2.

Planning is not related to management science

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

The traditional viewpoint of management focuses on Systems, Contingency and quality.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

One of the reasons for studying modeling in management science is because it is widely used by business analysts in mass communication and radio stations.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Management Science came into existence in a ________ context. *

a)

Business

b)

Academic

c)

Military

d)

Religious

6.

Filtering deletes records from a database

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

The chain of command from the highest authority to the lowest level in the organization is (a)  

8.

Multiple Linear Regression is used more often for predictive modeling than for explanatory purposes.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Division of work in management suggests that work should be divided based on individual interests, not skills.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Logistic Regression is limited to outcomes with only two values.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to compound, to co-ordinate and to control. This definition was given by Fredrick Taylor

a)

True

b)

False

12.

All of the following are steps in the decision- making process EXCEPT

a)

define the problem,

b)

identify the possible outcome

c)

compute the posterior probabilities

d)

list alternatives

13.

To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to compound, to co-ordinate and to control. This definition was given by Peter F. Drucker

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The Fahrenheit scale is an example of interval data.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Modeling has nothing to do with improving thinking skills such as making explicit assumptions and breaking problems down into components.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Neural Networks are easy to understand and interpret.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Categorical data includes nominal and ordinal data.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The F.W. Taylor (a)   principle states that the best workers are selected, considered to perform specific tasks, and then trained within the industry in order to attain the objectives of the enterprise workers.

19.

To manage is to forecast and plan, to organize, to compound, to co-ordinate and to control. This definition was given by Henry Fayol

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Suggest if algebra problems are typically characteristics of well-structured problems

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Noise in data has predictive value and should always be incorporated into models.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Interval data conveys a sense of the ratio between values.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Linear Programming technique is a:

a)

Constrained optimization technique

b)

Technique for economic allocation of resources

c)

Mathematical technique

d)

All of the mentioned

24.

The Naïve Bayes method is restricted to situations in which all predictor variables are categorical.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Management is fundamentally multidisciplinary.

It freely relies on ideas from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other fields.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What does the shape represent when building an influence chart?

(a)  

27.

The contingency approach suggests that there is one best way to solve any management problem.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Linear Programming Technique helps to find an optimal use of Machine

a)

True

b)

False

29.

The CITZ CODE in the job applicants database unambiguously represents the applicant's country of birth.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Reliance on Own Self is not part of Islamic Management Perspective

a)

True

b)

False

31.

It is not important to be skeptical of data.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Time and motion studies, as proposed by Gilbreth, focus on increasing unnecessary motions to improve job satisfaction.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Planning and Decision making involves only setting the organization's goals

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Author (a)   is called as father of Modern Management *

35.

Six stages were involved in the problem-solving process, true or false

a)

True

b)

False

36.

_____ are representations of reality.

a)

Phases

b)

Models

c)

both a and b

d)

None of these

37.

Six stages were ignored in the problem-solving process

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Understanding the data is the first step in data exploration.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The Naïve Bayes method is suitable for estimating class probabilities.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The quantitative approach to decision analysis is a _____

a)

Logical Approach

b)

Rational Approach

c)

Scientific Approach

d)

All of the mentioned

41.

Modeling in management science is related to working with versions to understand or control some aspect of the world.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Management functions exclude planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling, and budgeting

a)

True

b)

False

43.

The primary role of top managers is to handle the day-to-day operations of the company.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

A histogram summarizes numerical values.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Linear Programming Technique considered useless when it comes to money optimization

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Basic knowledge for spreadsheet modeling includes simple logic, probability, and familiarity with entering numbers and formatting text using functions in Word documents and PDF files.

a)

Extremely True

b)

Not True at all

c)

Somewhat true

47.

In partitioning, the training partition is used to assess how well the model works on new data.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Unity of command principle suggests that an employee should report to multiple bosses to gain diverse perspectives.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

k-Nearest Neighbor is not a classification/prediction method

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Management science generates insight, which may lead to better managerial decisions.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

In the context of management, "equity" means treating all employees identically, regardless of their performance.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

What does the shape represent when building an influence chart?

(a)  

53.

Α (a)   is a well-defined circumstance in the problem-solving process that can be resolved. *

54.

First-line managers primarily focus on long-term strategic planning

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Spreadsheet databases are three-dimensional files

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Fairness and Proper Treatment of Employees is not part of Islamic Management Perspective

a)

True

b)

False

57.

The right or privilege to direct or request a behavior or action, along with the right to discipline is: _____

a)

Control

b)

Power

c)

Authority

d)

Leadership

58.

Business analysts do not need to know how to use data to derive business insights.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

The k-Nearest Neighbor algorithm requires many assumptions about parameters.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Basic knowledge for spreadsheet modeling includes simple logic, probability, and familiarity with entering and formatting text using functions in Excel.

a)

Slightly True

b)

Extremely True

c)

Not true at all

61.

Data mining analysts should only build one model to save time.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

What does the shape represent when building an influence chart?

(a)  

63.

Modeling improves thinking skills such as making explicit assumptions and breaking problems down into components.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Normalization of data is never required.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

The average age is not a summary measure.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

________ are called mathematical

models.

a)

Iconic Model

b)

Symbolic Model

c)

Analogue Model

d)

None of the mention

67.

"Esprit de corps" refers to creating harmony and general good feelings among employees.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

A data dictionary documents the fields in a database.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

modeling in management science generates insight, which may not lead to better managerial decisions.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Effectiveness in management means minimizing waste.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Decision theory is concerned with:

a)

methods of arriving at an optimal decision

b)

selecting optimal decision in sequential manner

c)

analysis of information that is available

d)

all of the mentioned

72.

Exploration frequently discloses facets of the problem that are visible at first sight.

a)

Strongly Agree

b)

Strongly disagree

c)

Agree

73.

The theory (X and Y) propounded by Douglas McGregor stated that an average human being does not like to work, and he tries to avoid it as much as possible. Specify the theory.

(a)  

74.

With an inquiring mind and a spirit of discovery, exploration involves hypothesis formulation, stating assumptions, structuring simple models, and deriving tentative conclusions

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Suggest if identifying a problem in the mess is the first step in the creative problem-solving process.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Databases automatically reveal patterns and insights.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

management is a transformation process consisting of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling

a)

True

b)

False

78.

The behavioral viewpoint in management started in the 1950s.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Scalar chain refers to chain like authority scale..

a)

True

b)

False

80.

Every subordinate should receive orders from and be accountable to only one superior is _______

a)

Unity of direction

b)

Unity of command

c)

Centralization

d)

Scalar Chain

81.

Scientific management emphasizes selecting, training, and developing workmen scientifically.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

The degree to which authority rests at the top of the organization is called Decentralization.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Classification and Prediction Trees are based on the idea that databases contain subsets of records with mostly 1s or Os. *

a)

True

b)

False

84.

A previous study on management affirmed that (a)   thinking is related to searching for a variety of answers to questions that may have many right answers *

85.

Data mining hinders accurate prediction due to data overload.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Creating a simplified version of reality

(a)  

87.

The ability to use data intelligently is not a vital skill for business analysts.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Analysts may use data to describe, predict, or prescribe actions.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

One of the reasons for studying modeling in management science is because it is widely used by business analysts in finance, marketing, and operations

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Rows in a database are sometimes called "records" or "instances."

a)

True

b)

False

91.

The ultimate goal of data analysis is to predict the past.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

(a)   is an array of troubling symptoms, reasons, information, pressures, inadequacies, possibilities, and so on. *

93.

In the systems view of organizations, feedback is not considered an important part of the process.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Exploration requires more than just solutions when relating to ill-structured problems.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Middle managers are responsible for managing the performance of entry-level employees.

a)

True

b)

False

96.

______ models involve more risks and uncertainties.

a)

Probabilistic

b)

Deterministic

c)

Both mentioned

d)

None of the above

97.

_________ may be defined as a method of determining an optimal program of interdependent activities in view of available resources

a)

Goal Programming

b)

Linear Programming

c)

Decision Making

d)

None of the mentioned

98.

with an inquiring mind and a spirit of discovery, divergent thinking is related to hypothesis formulation, stating assumptions, structuring simple models, and deriving tentative conclusions

a)

True

b)

False

99.

According to the principles of management by F.W. Taylor, there should be an unequal division of work and responsibility between management and workmen

a)

True

b)

False

100.

modeling in management science includes mental, visual, physical, and mathematical that could be considered as types of models.

a)

True

b)

False