Description : Douglas McGregor's view that suggests that employees will exercise self-direction and self-control when they are committed to the objectives of the work is called: (a) Theory X ; (b) Theory Z ; (c) Theory Y ; (d) Theory A
Last Answer : (c) Theory Y
Description : --------------- theory believes that employees dislike work (a) X theory ; (b) Y theory ; (c) Z theory ; (d) None of these
Last Answer : (a) X theory ;
Description : Which of the following statements would a Theory X manager consider to be true? (a) The average person can learn to accept and even seek responsibility (b) Employees will shirk responsibility (c) ... if they are committed to the objectives (d) Employees view work as being as natural as play
Last Answer : C) Employees will exercise self-direction if they are committed to the objective
Description : In -------------- theory management assumes that employees may be ambitious, self-motivated, and anxious to accept greater responsibility, and exercise self-control, self-direction, autonomy and empowerment. (a) Theory Y manager ; (b) Theory X manager ; (c) Theory Z manager ; (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : Another contingency model of leadership is the path-goal theory. This suggests that subordinates will see leadership behaviour as a motivating influence if (a) their effective performance will satisfy their needs ... support is provided (c) path-goal relationships are clarified ; (d) all the above
Last Answer : (d) all the above
Description : Sharon Moro, office manager at Willow Manufacturing stated, We d had manufacturing work cells in place for at least two years, but change didn t really happen until we added teamwork. To ... Individual employee success was recognized and celebrated. (d) Employees believed in what they were doing.
Last Answer : (c) Individual employee success was recognized and celebrated.
Description : Which leadership theory suggests that management style should adapt itself to changing circumstances? (a) Contingency theory ; (b) Delegation theory ; (c) Autocratic theory ; (d) Participatory theory
Last Answer : (a) Contingency theory ;
Description : According to ----------employees love work as play or rest (a) X theory ; (b) Y theory ; (c) Z theory ; (d) None of these
Last Answer : (b) Y theory ;
Description : What is span of control? (a) empowering lower-level employees (b) concentrating decision-making on one specific point in the organization (c) centralization (d) number of subordinates a manager can effectively direct
Last Answer : (d) number of subordinates a manager can effectively direct
Description : If the average human being prefers to be directed, wishes to avoid responsibility, has relatively little ambition and wants security above all, the management attitude would be: (a) Theory Y manager ; (b) Theory X manager ; (c) Theory Z manager ; (d) All of the given options
Last Answer : (b) Theory X manager ;
Description : A motivational approach in which an organization‟s financial statements are opened to and shared with all of the employees is called ___________ (a) Open Book Management ; (b) Pay for Performance Program ; (c) Reinforcement Theory (d) Feedback
Last Answer : (a) Open Book Management ;
Description : In Herbert Simon's theory, a manager who accepts the first satisfactory solution to a problem has made a ______ decision, while a manager who continues to search for the best possible solution is ... ; satisficing ; (b) Minimising; maximizing ; (c) Satisficing; maximising (d) Maximising; minimizing
Last Answer : (b) Minimising; maximizing ;
Description : Low geographical concentration with High co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Complex Export B. Multi-Domestic C. Simple Export D. Global Strategy
Last Answer : Global Strategy
Description : Low geographical dispersion with Low co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Multi-Domestic B. Global Strategy C. Simple Export D. None of the above
Last Answer : Simple Export
Description : High geographical concentration with High co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Global Strategy B. Complex Export C. Simple Export D. None of the above
Last Answer : Complex Export
Description : High geographical dispersion but Low co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Simple Export B. Global Strategy C. Multi-Domestic D. None of the above
Last Answer : Multi-Domestic
Description : The Diamond Model suggests that four factors determine a firm's competitive advantage: a) 1) home demand conditions; 2) home supply conditions; 3) firm strategy and structure; 4) supporting ... home demand conditions; 2) home supply; 3) firm strategy; 4) related and supporting industries.
Last Answer : home demand conditions; 2) home factor conditions; 3) firm strategy, structure and rivalry; 4) related and supporting industries
Description : The resource-based perspective suggests that unique firm resources should be the starting point for developing successful strategies a) the business opportunity should be the starting point for ... nor unique firm resources should be the starting point for developing successful strategies.
Last Answer : unique firm resources should be the starting point for developing successful strategies.
Description : Which management concept suggests that low-importance decisions be handled by subordinates, so that managers can focus on high-importance decisions? (a) management by objective ; (b) management by exception ; (c) Participatory management (d) inclusionary management
Last Answer : (b) management by exception ;
Description : Alfie Kohn suggests that for people to be motivated it is only necessary to provide the right : (a) Incentives ; (b) Rewards ; (c) Environment ; (d) Compensation
Last Answer : ; (c) Environment ;
Description : What is "strategic control"? a) Control over the production process within an organization, in the sense of determining how the employees of an organization perform their work. b) The ... production process within an organization, in the sense of determining how informal practices are performed.
Last Answer : Control over the means and methods on which the whole conduct of an organization depends.
Description : A group of employees with expertise in a variety of specialty areas who are brought together to work on a project or specific activity is a: (a) Cross functional team ; (b) Self-managed team ; (c) Virtual team ; (d) Problem-solving team
Last Answer : (a) Cross functional team ;
Description : Which of the following is a strength of the divisional structure? (a) It focuses on results ; (b) It gains advantages due to work specialization (c) Employees have more than one boss ; (d) It is based solely on teams
Last Answer : (a) It focuses on results ;
Description : -------------- is the planning and implementing of organizational systems and practices that maximize the potential of employees to contribute to organizational goals and develop their capabilities unhindered ... group. (a) Managing Diversity ; (b) Anthropology ; (d) Bureaucracy ; (d) Remuneration
Last Answer : (a) Managing Diversity ;
Description : Which of the following is one of the six key elements a manager needs to consider when designing an organization‟s structure? (a) Job design ; (b) Work specialization ; (c) Feminine organization ; (d) Eliminating chain of command
Last Answer : (b) Work specialization ;
Description : When determining the most appropriate form of leadership, which of the following should be considered? (a) The manager (b) The group (c) The work environment (d) All the above [hint: Clearly there is ... , the group and the work environment. It is not enough to simply consider one of these aspects.]
Last Answer : All the above
Description : Which of the following statements about leadership is false? (a) Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical structure of an organisation. (b) Not every leader is a manager. (c) ... operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d) (d) All the above.
Last Answer : (c) When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and define(d)
Description : Various moderating variables determine whether a manager will act in an ethical or unethical manner. Which of the following individual characteristics indicates the degree to which people believe they are masters of their own fate? (a) Perception ; (b) Value ; (c) Attitude ; (d) Locus of Control
Last Answer : (d) Locus of Control
Description : Is there a theory that suggests pale skinned people's brains have evolved to desire control of their territory more so than other humans?
Last Answer : It doesn’t sound outrageous. I mean god its gotta be something, right? We’re such killers. But maybe that’s just man in general….?
Description : According to ---------- the managers and workers should work together as partners and of equal importance for the organizations success (a) X theory (b) Y theory ; (c) Z theory ; (d) 2 Factor theory
Last Answer : (c) Z theory ;
Description : The following is NOT a benefit of Strategic Management A. Resistance to change is reduced B. Reduces gaps/overlaps in activities among employees C. All of these options are correct D. Formulates a clear defect reduction plan in the quality department
Last Answer : Formulates a clear defect reduction plan in the quality department
Description : The Strategic Management process should be addressed only by top-level Executives. Mid-level and Low-level Employees are best equipped to implement Co’s Strategies
Last Answer : False
Description : Stockholders, Employees and the community-at-large are among a Firm’s Stakeholders
Last Answer : True
Description : Which of the following would explain an adverse variable production overhead efficiency variance? 1. Employees were of a lower skill level than specified in the standard 2. Unexpected idle time resulted from a series of machine breakdown 3. ... b) (1) and (2) (c) (2) and (3) (d) (1) and (3)
Last Answer : (d) (1) and (3)
Description : What is at the heart of any ERP system? A. Information B. Employees C. Customers D. Database
Last Answer : D. Database
Description : Today‟s managers understand that the success of any effort at improving quality and productivity must include _____. (a) Quality management programs ; (b) Customer service improvements (c) Employee's participation ; (d) Manufacturing simplification
Last Answer : (c) Employee's participation ;
Description : Which of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure? (a) Decreased employee motivation ; (b) Employees receiving conflicting directives (c) Decreased response to environmental change ; (d) Decreased coordination
Last Answer : (b) Employees receiving conflicting directives
Description : One of the greatest effects of e-commerce is that: (a) Costs will be reduced ; (b) Customers will be empowered (c) Employees become more powerful ; (d) Computers will
Last Answer : (a) Costs will be reduced ;
Description : This is a supervisory style which involves high-directive–high-supportive behavior (HD–HS) and is appropriate when interacting with moderate-capability employees. (a) autocratic style ; (b) participative style ; (c) consultative style ; (d) laissez-faire style
Last Answer : (c) consultative style ;
Description : An employee's experience in a situation or position outside his or her current organization is a referent comparison called: (a) Other-inside ; (b) Self-outside ; (c) Self-inside ; (d) Other-outside
Last Answer : (b) Self-outside ;
Description : The major benefit of having employees participate in goal setting is: (a) That it provides the company with greater financial stability. (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult ... type of system. (d) That it provides more time for management to pursue other activities.
Last Answer : (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult goals and tasks.
Description : Which of the following steps is important to improving expectancy? (a) Create the belief that effort is related to performance. (b) Ask employees what rewards they value. ; (c) Deliver rewards as promised. (d) Make the rewards meaningful.
Last Answer : (a) Create the belief that effort is related to performance
Description : Best to-do online manager?
Last Answer : www.todoist.com
Description : This corporate parent seeks to employ its own competences to add value to its business units. A. The Portfolio manager B. The Synergy manager C. The Parental developer D. None of these options
Last Answer : The Parental developer
Description : This corporate parent seeks to enhance value across business units by managing synergies across business units. A. The Portfolio manager B. The Synergy manager C. The Parental developer D. None of these options
Last Answer : The Synergy manager
Description : This corporate parent acts as an agent on behalf of financial markets and shareholders, with a view to enhancing the value attained from the various businesses. A. The Portfolio manager B. The Synergy manager C. The Parental developer D. None of these options
Last Answer : The Portfolio manager
Description : The Middle Manager is the most visible and critical Strategic Manager