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