Intro to MGMT Ch. 1 Quiz

Which of the following terms best describe a manager's work?

Brief, Varied

Jessica Lee, director of global employer brand and communications at Marriott International, realizes the mobile app created by a vendor does not integrate with the company's existing software.

controlling

While reviewing the latest production reports, Diego notices that the company is off of its production goal by 200 units. Diego uses ________ to determine that the production shortage is due to an incorrect speed setting on a piece of machinery.

controlling

GE CEO, Jeff Immelt, makes a tough choice to sell NBCUniversal to Comcast.

decisional

These managers are often focused on setting and achieving short-term goals.

first-line managers

A manager typically spends the least amount of time

in quiet reflection alone in his or her office

A grocery store manager monitors local weather reports to determine if the store will need to stock extra bread, milk, and eggs prior to a winter storm.

informational

Once a month, the CEO presents a plaque to employees who are celebrating a work anniversary.

interpersonal

George Steinbrenner transferred his passion for winning to everyone in the New York Yankees organization. His famous quote is, "Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next."

leading

Which type of manager holds positions such as plant manager, regional manager, or divisional manager?

middle manager

These managers play an important role in driving innovation.

middle managers

Ernesto Leon, a Domino's Pizza manager, creates a schedule to determine which employees will be working on New Year's Eve.

organizing

Wesley's company just began offering online ordering for their products. Wesley uses ______ to delegate tasks to each department that is affected.

organizing

After his company merged with another firm, Ayush used ________ to determine how to combine departments and adjust reporting relationships within the company.

planning

Taco Bell CEO, Brian Niccol, considers what the technical and logistical needs would be in order to offer delivery to customers.

planning

These managers are largely responsible for creating the organization's climate through their behaviors.

top managers