MIS 101 Quizzes

The Q12 has identified Miranda as an actively disengaged employee. According to the Q12, which of the following statements is MOST likely true?

Miranda combats the efforts of engaged employees.

Which statement about a Theory Y management style is FALSE?

People mainly want security in their jobs.

Which of the following statements about S corporations is MOST accurate?

S corporations enable owners to avoid the problem of double taxation.

Bill is an information technology manager for a large firm. His company needs to install a new software program, which he orders from his company's online supplier. This is an example of ________ e-commerce.

business-to-business

When two companies in entirely different industries combine, it is known as a ________.

conglomeration

Management and ownership roles would MOST likely be separated in what type of business structure?

corporation

The following are characteristics shared by both for-profit and not-for-profit corporations EXCEPT ________.

issuing shares of stock

Companies MOST often resort to mergers and acquisitions when they want to expand their markets and product lines because ________.

it minimizes time and investment to research and develop new products

All of the following are advantages of sole proprietorship EXCEPT ________.

limited liability

Which of the following tasks is NOT the responsibility of the board of directors?

managing the company's daily operations

In which type of business would you most likely find a Theory X style of management?

mass manufacturing company

A cooperative is a type of business that is governed by ________ who use its products or services.

members

A CVS/pharmacy store is an example of a __________ business.

national

The MOST significant difference between a partnership and a sole proprietor is the ________.

number of people contributing resources

Anna, a psychology major, has decided to specialize in the study of how to create a workplace that fosters motivation and productivity among employees. This is known as ________ psychology.

organizational

The need for affiliation in McClelland's "three-needs" theory most closely resembles which need in Maslow's hierarchy?

physiological

Which of the following is NOT a hygiene factor according to Herzberg?

promotion opportunities

According to Maslow, which need are people striving to satisfy when they seek stable places to live and work?

safety

According to Maslow, which need are people striving to satisfy when they seek to maximize their own potential?

self-actualization

In a partnership, all profits and losses flow through each partner's ________.

tax returns

Which of the following is the limit of liability of a limited partner?

the amount of his/her investment

An unfortunate aspect of the integration of the internet in online commerce is _______.

the rise of online data breaches

According to Vroom's model, instrumentality answers which of the following questions?

How good will I feel if I can accomplish this task?

Which of the following BEST defines McClelland's need for achievement?

It is the need to accomplish something difficult on one's own.

Which of the following statements about the operation of a corporation is correct?

A corporation is a separate entity and is legally formed under state laws.

Jose called an electrician to repair some appliances in his home. Which of the following terms BEST describes the electrician's repairs?

a service

17. Donald was just assigned supervisory responsibilities for two problem employees. Donald tends to use tight controls and closely monitors employees' work. He believes threats are the best motivation tool out there. Which of the following BEST describes Donald's leadership style?

autocratic

Timothy is president of a large company. He is known for being an excellent listener and collaborator. He believes that the working environment would improve if employees were organized into cross-functional work teams instead of functional departments. In order to build a consensus for this new environment, Timothy asks for employee input and participation. Which of the following BEST describes Timothy's leadership style?

democratic

Policies regarding all of the following points should be included in a partnership agreement EXCEPT ________.

division of stock

Compared to the C corporation, the limited liability company is an attractive form of business ownership because a limited liability company ________.

does not require the firm to hold annual meetings and it can avoid double taxation

Natalia is a new employee in the sales department. Her early results are so tremendous that the regional sales manager sent an email to the sales department praising Natalia's work. To Natalia, this could be a(n) ________ motivator.

extrinsic

Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivators are within a manager's control.

false

Brenda is a clerk at a greeting card store. She finds the work so simple that she finishes her duties quickly and uses the extra time in her workday to complete personal tasks. Brenda is in a flow state.

false

Groupthink occurs when a group knows how to work together so that each individual member can achieve flow.

false

Keeping up with technological advances is an inexpensive way for companies to remain competitive.

false

GlobeTrekkers, Inc. has employees all over the world. Employees have face-to-face meetings on occasion, but they communicate with each other mostly via conference call, email, and webcasts. These employees ________.

form a virtual team

Unlimited liability with respect to business ownership means ________.

having an obligation to pay all business debt

A(n) ________ acquisition occurs when one company tries to take control over another company against its wishes.

hostile

The biggest difference between general and limited partnerships involves who accepts the most business liability.

true

All of the following are advantages to a partnership EXCEPT ________.

unlimited liability

According to Vroom's model, which psychological force answers the question, "How great a reward will there be if my performance is exemplary?"

valence

According to the Hawthorne effect, ________.

workers will be more productive when they know they are being studied