MGMT 300 CH. 1

After a thorough self-assessment of his managerial characteristics, Ari should: A. build on his strengths and manage his weaknesses. B. improve his weaknesses and ignore his strengths. C. seek sufficient multi-rater feedback to neutralize his weak points. D. quit his job if his preferences indicate another option. E. repeat the process to validate inconsistencies.

A. build on his strengths and manage his weaknesses.

Which of the following behavior-based self-management strategies does the acronym SMART relate to? A. Self-observation B. Self-set goals C. Management of cues D. Positive self-talk and rehearsal E. Self-reward and punishment

B. Self-set goals

Albert Bandura outlines certain critical components required to learn through observation. The first of these components is: A. suspension. B. attention. C. retention. D. reproduction. E. motivation.

B. attention.

The Big Five Inventory is a commonly used assessment tool for assessing the self-awareness dimension of: A. cultural intelligence. B. personality traits. C. emotional intelligence. D. personality preferences. E. career orientation.

B. personality traits.

When interpreting and applying self-assessment measures, remember that: A. having a certain personality trait is more important than what you do with it. B. working a job outside your preferences requires a much higher level of conscious energy. C. most published self-assessment measures provide approximately the same information. D. consistency in self-assessment results indicates a less-defined characteristic. E. using multisource feedback creates confusion.

B. working a job outside your preferences requires a much higher level of conscious energy.

Your friend Janet wants to take some self-assessment measures to develop her managerial effectiveness. What advice would you give her? A. "Don't take self-assessment measures; they contribute nothing to your success." B. "Take the free, easy-to-access measures; they are all about the same." C. "Look for measures that have an established norm base." D. "Any test more than a year old is neither relevant nor effective." E. "Understanding and analyzing self-assessment measures is difficult."

C. "Look for measures that have an established norm base."

Which of the following is NOT a good source of feedback on managerial ability and behavior? A. Supervisors B. Subordinates C. Friends D. Customers E. Co-workers

C. Friends

Bram wants to quit smoking. He puts away lighters and ashtrays, drinks less caffeine, and buys air fresheners to get rid of the stale smoky smell in his room. Bram's actions demonstrate which self-management behavior-focused strategy? A. Self-observation B. Self-set goals C. Management of cues D. Rehearsal E. Self-reward

C. Management of cues

According to the work of professors Erich Dierdorff, Robert Rubin, and Fredrick Morgeson, which of the following key general work activities is the most critical to a manager's success? A. Managing administrative activities B. Managing strategy/innovation C. Managing human capital D. Managing the task environment E. Managing tools and technology

C. Managing human capital

The main reason young managers do not actively pursue self-awareness is: A. pride. B. schedules. C. fear. D. confusion. E. ignorance.

C. fear.

Which of the following is NOT part of the personal quality checklist? A. Set standards that are time savers. B. Set standards that are activity expanders. C. Tally daily defects. D. Find an expert coach. E. Review the action plan.

D. Find an expert coach.

As Dion waited to be called in for his job interview, he kept repeating to himself, "I know I'm the best-fit candidate for this job!" What behavior-focused self-management strategy was he practicing? A. Self-observation B. Self-set goals C. Management of cues D. Positive self-talk and rehearsal E. Self-reward and punishment

D. Positive self-talk and rehearsal

Which of the following is a good advice to follow when interpreting self-assessment measures? A. Dwell deeply on assessed weaknesses and limitations. B. Do not get confused by feedback from multiple sources. C. Use only the latest and relevant self-assessment measures. D. Realize that some career choices cause behavior outside of preference ranges. E. Ignore self-assessment results if you really want to enter a certain career.

D. Realize that some career choices cause behavior outside of preference ranges.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a commonly used assessment tool for assessing the self-awareness dimension of: A. cultural intelligence. B. personality traits. C. emotional intelligence. D. personality preferences. E. career orientation.

D. personality preferences.

Managing people requires a wide variety of competencies. Which of the following is an interpersonal competency? A. Examine effectiveness of current practices. B. Understand basic accounting principles. C. Use information to diagnose problems. D. Be aware of effective marketing strategies. E. Negotiate conflicts in the workplace.

E. Negotiate conflicts in the workplace.

Big E evidence represents organizational specific data collection efforts to inform a specific decision.

FALSE

Evidence-based management of organizational behavior is widely practiced.

FALSE

For improving managerial behavior, obtaining feedback from more than one source is usually a waste of time.

FALSE

Great managers are born with the necessary skills and abilities; management cannot actually be "learned."

FALSE

Most great managers learn to manage themselves only after they first learn to manage others effectively.

FALSE

The Big Five Inventory is an example of a commonly used assessment tool for emotional intelligence.

FALSE

Understanding the various functions of business is categorized as the conceptual competency of a manager.

FALSE

Albert Bandura's social learning theory suggests that most learning is actually done through observation and modeling of the behaviors of others.

TRUE

By and large, managerial work, regardless of the occupation, is more the same than it is different.

TRUE

Feedback is essential for developing any kind of skill.

TRUE

Learning how to evaluate and use evidence to make decisions is a key learning challenge in mastering management skills.

TRUE

Mistakes are only problems if you repeat them or do not learn from them.

TRUE

Self-awareness is essential to learning and growth in a management role.

TRUE

Social learning notions are particularly appropriate for management skills because there is such a big disconnect between knowing and doing.

TRUE

The reason management skills create a competitive advantage for people and organizations is because they are hard to master

TRUE