MAN UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ QUESTIONS

in business, a group of people who work together in an attempt to achieve some specific purpose is known as a(n) ____________?

Organization

for which level of management are conceptual skills particularly important

Top managers

what is the focus of PRME?

business education

Storing software and data on gigantic collections of computers located away from a company's principal site is referred to as _____.

cloud computing

The ability to think analytically, visualize an organization as a whole, and understand how the parts work together are examples of _____ skills.

conceptual

the buying and selling of goods or services over computer networks is known as ________, whereas ________ involves using the internet to facilitate every aspect of running a business

e-commerce; e-business

in order for an organization to maintain a competitive advantage, it must stay ahead of its competition in customer responsiveness, innovation, quality, and _________.

efficiency

meaningfulness is associated with ________ rather than __________

giving; taking

Caliana manages the warehouse for United Processors Inc. At the beginning of each year, she determines the department goals for the next 12 months. Which of the four management functions is she performing when she sets these goals? A. controlling B. planning C. organizing D. leading

B. planning

Alesha is looking for her first job as a marketing manager for a retailing company. When a recruiter asks her whether she has the technical skills for the job, what is he referring to?

job-specific knowledge for the position in retailing

The concept that a manager's influence extends far beyond the results that can be achieved by an individual acting alone is called the _____ effect.

multiplier

Setting goals and figuring out how to achieve them describes the _____ function of the management process.

planning

the job-specific knowledge you need to perform well in a specialized field, known as ___________ skills, appear to be most important for first-line managers

technical

which of the following are management activities? A. pursuing organizational goals B. controlling the organization's resources C. performing assigned tasks D. distributing product and services E. integrating the work of people

A. pursuing organizational goals B. controlling the organization's resources E. integrating the work of people

What are two potential rewards of being an exceptional manager? A. the ability to earn more than most workers B. fringe benefits, such as a large office or stock options C. the ability to make decisions without being questioned D. a guarantee of employment in one's chosen field

A. the ability to earn more than most workers B. fringe benefits, such as a large office or stock options

What key to career growth did Jeff Bezos possess that motivated him to leave a stable lucrative job and create a start-up that became Amazon?

Ability to take risks

It is Micah's role at the company to plan, organize, and control the functions within the human resource department. Based on this, you can tell that Micah is in a _____ role at this company. A.consultant B.board member C.management D.front-line worker

C. Management

In her role as a grocery store manager, Shara is able to make changes that affect customers, store employees, and individual managers. This is an example of the ____________ effect. A. responsibility B. efficiency C. multiplier D. value

C. multiplier

The company president meets with senior managers to determine what is causing a problem with the company's best selling computer microchip. They discuss whether the cause might be a modification that was made in the manufacturing process. Which management function is the group performing?

Controlling

True or false: having experience in a specific industry is the only characteristic people must possess to succeed professionally

False

what are primary skills that companies seek in top managers?

a high level of energy the ability to motivate and engage others the ability to communicate

The managerial function of ______ involves monitoring performance, comparing it to goals, and taking corrective action when needed.

controlling

Computerized collections of interrelated files for assembling large quantities of information are called ______.

databases

an organization that wishes to achieve a competitive advantage through innovation should __________

find creative ways to deliver new or improved goods and services

employees who have the ability to work well with others to get things done are said to have ______ skills.

human

In his annual convention speech, the founder of a medical research organization reminded all the employees of the importance of their work in finding a cure for pediatric diabetes. He praised them for their dedication and urged them to continue their work. Which management function did the founder perform in his speech?"

leading

Motivating, directing, and otherwise influencing people to work hard to achieve the organization's goals is the definition of which management function?

leading

In the new department she is setting up, Shondra decides that top managers will report to her and that everyone else will report to the head of human resources. Which of the management functions is Shondra performing when she makes this decision?

organizing

which of the four functions in the management process is dedicated to arranging tasks, people, and other resources to accomplish the work?

organizing