Question 1

Understanding building codes would be considered a(n) ________ skill for a building contractor.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal
B)  political
C)  technical
D)  conceptualE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason why organisations today need to manage for sustainability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depletion of natural resources.
B)  Global climate change.
C)  Global financial crisis and economic downturn.
D)  Increasing political uncertainty in third world economies.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

In a short essay,list and discuss the informational managerial roles developed by Mintzberg.Include specific examples of each role.

Accepted Answer

Informational roles
The informational ro...

Question 4

According to Katz,the four critical managerial skills can be classified as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical,political,interpersonal and conceptual
B)  technical,interpersonal,political and controlling
C)  technical,political,controlling and analytical
D)  interpersonal,political,empirical and technicalE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Non-profit organisations are different from for-profit organisations primarily ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in the way they motivate employees
B)  in the way they make decisions
C)  in the way they measure success
D)  in how they hire employeesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A political party is an example of an organisation because it is comprised of people who ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  share the same goals but different values
B)  share goals and function within a common structure
C)  function under a different set of rules and regulations
D)  share the same values,traditions and customsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following proved to be a surprising result of Mintzberg's data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers spent only a short period of time on each activity.
B)  Executives were not efficient.
C)  Managers could spend hours on a single activity during a typical day.
D)  Managers were deliberate,reflective thinkers who methodically mapped out strategies.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Under which category would you classify skill in motivating subordinates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical skills.
B)  Conceptual skills.
C)  Political skills.
D)  Interpersonal skills.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which set of skills would you expect the Prime Minister of Australia to be LEAST in need of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political.
B)  Technical.
C)  Interpersonal.
D)  Conceptual.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

In a small organisation,which of the following is NOT likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relationships are more likely to be informal.
B)  Planning is not likely to be an orchestrated ritual.
C)  The design of the organisation is likely to be less structured and complex.
D)  Workers are likely to be observed by computerised monitoring systems.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A manager does not work directly on tasks for the organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Today,the basic management functions are considered to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning,organising,leading and controlling
B)  commanding,organising,leading and decision making
C)  planning,coordinating,leading and monitoring
D)  coordinating,organising,leading and motivatingE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Organising includes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  resolving conflicts
B)  determining who does what tasks
C)  motivating organisational members
D)  defining organisational goalsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Provide a short description of political skills and their value to managers.

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Political skills are used to build a pow...

Question 15

Employee engagement depends mostly on the company's financial performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A candy manufacturer would increase both efficiency and effectiveness by making ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the same candy at the same cost
B)  better candy at a lower cost
C)  the same candy at a lower cost
D)  better candy at the same costE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following defines the organisation's social responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  The organisation's marketing team
B)  The organisation
C)  The law and government
D)  The organisation's customersE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is a factor in today's tough economic climate that managers do NOT need to deal with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical and trust issues.
B)  Economic uncertainty.
C)  Unresponsive media.
D)  Changing technology.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is considered NOT to be a part of the planning function of a manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making decisions.
B)  Defining goals.
C)  Mapping out strategy.
D)  Motivating.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

In a short essay,describe how each of the four managerial skills can support innovation in managers' work.

Accepted Answer

Managerial skills include conceptual ski...

Exam 1: Managers and Management

In a short essay,describe how each of the four managerial skills can support innovation in managers' work.

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Non-profit organisations are different from for-profit organisations primarily ________.

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A manager does not work directly on tasks for the organisation.

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Employee engagement depends mostly on the company's financial performance.

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According to Katz,the four critical managerial skills can be classified as ________.

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In a short essay,list and discuss the informational managerial roles developed by Mintzberg.Include specific examples of each role.

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Which of the following is considered NOT to be a part of the planning function of a manager?

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Which of the following defines the organisation's social responsibilities?

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Which of the following is a factor in today's tough economic climate that managers do NOT need to deal with?

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A political party is an example of an organisation because it is comprised of people who ________.

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In a small organisation,which of the following is NOT likely to be true?

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Which set of skills would you expect the Prime Minister of Australia to be LEAST in need of?

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why organisations today need to manage for sustainability?

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Organising includes ________.

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Provide a short description of political skills and their value to managers.

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Under which category would you classify skill in motivating subordinates?

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A candy manufacturer would increase both efficiency and effectiveness by making ________.

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Which of the following proved to be a surprising result of Mintzberg's data?

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