MGMT3000 - Chapter 1: Leading Edge Management - HW

After attending a mangement conference, your CEO tells you that he is thinking about changing your company to a bossless organization. Which of the following outcomes will you tell your CEO is likely to result from this change? Check ALL that apply A) Employees in the company may maker better decisions than they did previously B) The company will become more flexible in responding to consumer needs C) The company will become more hierarchial D) The company will experience reduced costs, and the money they save can be used to create new products

A and B

As a teacher, Micah uses A)Conceptual B) Human C) Technical skills to plan weekly lessons that ensure her students will learn all of the required concepts by the end of the school year

Conceptual

Maria is the manager of a Burger King store. Which of the following actions would lead you to believe that Maria is not a modern manager? A) Maria asks her employees to work as a collaborative team, rather than being individual producers B) Maria trains her employees in customer service and tells them that they can decide how to resolve customer complaints C) Maria provides her employees with the resources they need to do their jobs effectively D) Maria tells her employees they will receive bonuses if they do their work according to company guidelines

D) Maria tells her employees they will receive bonuses if they do their work according to company guidelines

Rick is a student at Capstone college. He developed a schedule that he though would let him spend the minimum amount of time studying wile still getting good grades. Rick is following his schedule, but he's not getting the grades he hoped he would get. What is the best way to describe Rick's approach to studying? A) Both efficient and effective B) Effective but not efficient C) Neither effective nor efficient D) Efficient but not effective

Efficient but not effective

Having titles like chief executive officer (CEO), president, chairperson, and director-general, these managers report directly to the board of directors. Level?

Top managers

Here, Deshane is reviewing blueprints for his company's latest building as he plans a long-term strategy for where the company should build in the next 10 years. Deshane is using ________ skills to complete this task.

conceptual

These managers are responsible for guiding and coaching the employees who actually do the work of the organization. Level?

first-line managers

New managers often think they will have _____ to do what they think is best for the organization

greater freedom

The roles of .... are critical for managers in nonprofit organizations

leader, spokesperson, and resource allocator

Recent research found that both male and female managers across five different countries reported that they _____ enjoy activities such as leading others, networking, and leading innovation

most

Managers of small businesses often find that the ..... are their most important roles

spokesperson and entrepreneur