Managing people test
Theory X-Theory Y is an idea created by:
Douglas McGregor
Sarah believes she controls her own fate. Which of the following is most likely true about her?
She plans for long term goals and rewards
Which of the following assumptions is a component of Theory Y?
The average person can learn to accept,even seek, responsibility
Who developed the hierarchy of needs theory?
abraham maslow
Which management style exemplifies the statement, "my way or the highway"?
autocratic
When a manager defines roles and responsibilities, a _________________ should be identified.
chain of command
Which of the following traits of a god manager allows managers to lead by example?
character
Motivational skills involve displaying which of the following?
confidence and excitement
Which of the following components of successful management establishes lines of communications and identifies a chain of command?
defining roles and responsiblities
Factors which, when adequate, may eliminate job dissatisfaction, but do not increase job satisfaction are known as which of the following?
hygiene factors
Which of the following is NOT one of the main categories of managerial roles?
inspirational roles
Which role of managers is concerned with the relationships between individuals?
interpersonal role
Which of the following is true about people with low self-monitoring ability?
it is always clear as to where they stand
According to the presentation, which of the following is an organization's most valued assest?
its people
Which management style allows employees to work with minimum interference from management?
laissez-faire
When it isrecommended for management to be situational, what does this mean?
methods and theories should all relate to the specific task or environment
The motivation-hygiene theory states which of the following is the opposite of satisfaction?
no satisfaction
Which of the following is the lowest, most basic level of needs in the hierarchy of needs theory?
physiological needs
The ability to strategize, set deadlines and save time and money are all components of which trait in a good manager?
planning and organizational skills
Which of the following is suggested to encourage networking outside of the office?
schedule company social activities during off hours
Which of the following is suggested to prevent constant employee chatting?
scheduling break times
_______________ is the ability to adjust behavior to external situational factors.
self-monitoring
Which of the following is NOT one of the five basic needs identified by the hiearchy of needs theory?
self-reliance
Machiavellianism tendencies aremanipulative behavioral traits based on what belief?
the ends justify the means
The idea employees inherently dislike work and will avoid it when possible is an assumption of what theory?
theory x
