Question 1

Managers at Sprocket Inc.have recognized declining sales on their ABC model product and must make a decision about what to do.Their next step is to

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A)   define the situation.
B)   develop options.
C)   analyze options.
D)   select the best option.
E)   implement the decision.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Selecting the best option in the decision-making process is

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A)   simply a matter of plugging variables into a formula.
B)   often objective.
C)   often subjective.
D)   easy.
E)   simple.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Management is a process

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A)   that is unanimous.
B)   of dissipating resources.
C)   of coordinating resources to achieve objectives.
D)   that works well.
E)   mainly used in for-profit businesses.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

All of the following are functions of management except

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A)   directing.
B)   staffing.
C)   advertising.
D)   organizing.
E)   controlling.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Why is monitoring the consequences of decisions important?

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Without proper monitoring,the consequenc...

Question 6

When Betsy pointed out to her supervisor that the furniture assemblers at their manufacturing plant were using 20 percent more nails than in the preceding month,she was involved in

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A)   planning.
B)   organizing.
C)   staffing.
D)   controlling.
E)   directing.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Determining an organization's objectives and deciding how to accomplish them are part of the management function known as

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A)   planning.
B)   organizing.
C)   staffing.
D)   controlling.
E)   directing.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Having good human relations skills means that a manager is able to

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A)   use a computer.
B)   train employees and solve problems.
C)   think creatively.
D)   work with others.
E)   analyze problems.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 9

When Karen allows her employees to do their work with little interference,her leadership style is

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A)   democratic.
B)   conceptual.
C)   autocratic.
D)   free-rein.
E)   analytical.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Staffing is the structuring of resources and activities to accomplish goals in an efficient and effective manner.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Joe met with all of his department heads to listen to their opinions about buying a new machine.Although they all thought it was a good idea,Joe did not buy the machine because his employees did not think it necessary.Joe's leadership style is

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A)   democratic.
B)   autocratic.
C)   free-rein.
D)   bad.
E)   good.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A person in charge of designing production facilities,purchasing supplies,and ensuring that products meet quality standards is probably a

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A)   financial manager.
B)   production and operations manager.
C)   human resources manager.
D)   marketing manager.
E)   administrative manager.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

When selecting the best option among a series of possible decisions,

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A)   it is always possible to choose just one.
B)   quantitative analysis is almost always helpful.
C)   sometimes all options must be rejected.
D)   there may not be a best option.
E)   it may be possible to use a combination of several options.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Production and operations managers are concerned with

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A)   identifying and efficiently using sources of financing.
B)   managing a division.
C)   planning,pricing,and promoting products.
D)   transforming resources into products.
E)   recruiting new employees and developing employee programs.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

In the analyzing options stage,managers should consider the practicality and appropriateness of each option.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Managers need adequate ____________ resources to pay for essential activities.

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A)   Human
B)   Management
C)   Financial
D)   Corporate
E)   InformationF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Effective implementation of a major decision does not require any planning.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the major functions of management.

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To coordinate the use of resources,manag...

Question 19

An important part of good directing is administering awards and recognition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the three leadership styles and under what circumstances is each style most effective?

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The three leadership styles are autocrat...

Exam 6: The Nature of Management

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Why is monitoring the consequences of decisions important?

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