Chp 4
An effective leader can be measured by his or her ability to perform the technical aspects of a job.
False
General managers act as a voice for the organization.
False
Identifying employee needs and desires is part of the monitoring function of management.
False
Management and leadership should be considered the same skill.
False
There are only four primary sources of power; reward, political, coercive, and expert.
False
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of group decision-making?
Increased time commitment in the decision making process
A leader who makes a decision without consulting her employees would be using which decision-making style?
Autocratic
The Miami Heat has the 17th pick in the upcoming NBA draft. The decision of which player to select is an example of which type of decision?
Complex
Which of the following was identified as a primary skill of management that is used in almost every function, skill, or activity of management?
Decision-Making
At the end of the season the Ticket Office compares the actual number of tickets sold for Women's Basketball against what was projected to be sold at the beginning of the season. This is an example of
Monitoring
Which model incorporates the leader, follower, and situational context dimensions of leadership?
Multidimensional model
Which of the following is not a skill of management?
Planning
Being a figurehead is part of the Interpersonal role of management.
True
If subordinates would have reached the same destination in your absence, you haven't truly led them.
True
Managerial roles are inseparable; an effective manager can fulfill each role.
True
One of the functions of management is monitoring.
True
Three skills needed by sport managers are technical, human, and conceptual.
True
Which of the following roles of management involves looking for new opportunities that will allow the organization to grow and/or experience new revenue?
entrepreneur
Which of the following was NOT identified in your textbook as one of the main functions of management?
observing
The Athletic Department at a local university establishes a goal of raising $5 million dollars to build a new baseball training facility. This is an example of ......
planning