mgmt Test 1 (for final)
In a scandal at Tyco, shareholders sued the __ for negligence in failing to monitor properly.
board of directors
A purchasing agent is an example of a
boundary spanner
The correct sequence in which manager should accomplish the 4 basic management functions
depends on the prevailing circumstances
All of the following are physical resources EXCEPT
labor used in production
The least environmental uncertainty is faced by organizations with a__ environment.
stable and simple
When HTC offered the first cell phone with a button dedicated to Facebook, it was responding to changes in the __-
technological
___ is part of n organization's general environment
technology
Builder using soy based paint on 500 homes in a subdivision is an example of what social responsibility?
the natural environment
Elton Mayo conducted experiments at western electrics hawthorn plant from 1927-1932. He discovered that
social pressure was more important than financial incentive.
Letterman rarely does a show without making fun of American leaders. This is an example of differences in the ___ dimension.
sociocultural
The internal environment of a corporation consists of
all choices
An organization design that is mechanistic
gives managers considerable discretionary decision-making power
Geert Hofstede identified of the following fundamental differences that can be used to characterize people in different cultures EXCEPT.
global orientation
The degree of __ is the extent to which the organizational environment is relatively simple or complex.
homogeneity
Middle managers spend most of their time
implementing plans of top managers
Satellites, shipping ports, railroads, and airports are part of a nations
infrastructure
The general environment of organizations have all EXCEPT which dimension?
Domestic
Which is the MOST important action that top managers can take to promote ethical behavior?
Adhere to ethical standards themselves
Which of the following is an example of an organization?
All choices
Which of the following statements is NOT one of the arguments offered in favor of social responsibility?
Business executives are uniquely qualified to make decisions such as these
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires the ___ to vouch for the truthfulness and fairness of the firms financial disclosures.
CEO, CFO, COO
Which is not an activity associated with the management function of leading?
Checking on the quality of finished products
It is illegal to firms opening in foreign countries to accept bribes. What of the following influences may account for this difference?
Cultural differences
Peggy Patterson works in the accounting department. One of her main functions is to determine costs associated with each component of new sales. How would Mintzberg classify the role Patterson is fulfilling?
Decisional
Which of the following describes one of the reasons for the est of the European Union?
Elimination trade barriers between member countries.
At 3M, managers are evaluated on the degree to which they meet this standard. What model of organizational effectiveness does this represent?
Goal approach
___ is the least risky type of international business in which firms usually become involved.
Importing/ Exporting
__ justice relates to the degree of fairness people see in how they are treated by others in their organization.
Interpersonal
Which interpersonal role involves serving as a link among people?
Liaison
When editors ensure authors meet a deadline, the editors are working in which functional area?
Operations
Robert Owen recognized the importance of the human aspect of production. Owen believed workers deserved all EXCEPT which?
Paid time off
Which of the following statements about the role of education in management is TRUE?
The primary advantage of a college education to managers is that a person can become familiar with current research and thinking on management.
Which of the following statements relative to the theory and practice of management is true?
The value of theory is that it provides a systematic framework for management activities.
The decision by GE to do business subsidiaries, with Iran have been made at what organizational level?
Top management
Social media impacts the amount of mail sent through the US Postal Service. This is an example of
competitors
TransFair is trying to change the __ environment of the international management.
economic
When locally owned construction firm fears new competition from a national chain moving in, it experiences a change in its
external environment
The national organization of women works to influence legislators to support NOW's positions. NOW is a
lobbyist
Which of the following statements about management is True?
management exists in organized crime and street gangs.
When two or more firms combine to form a new firm it is called a
merger
Owners who pressure bartenders and waiters to sell to people who are smoking in order to keep profits high are taking an __ stance toward social responsibility.
obstructionist
Many organizations allow employees to work remotely using technology. The organization save money on real estate. This is an __ function.
organizing
When a local manager is given autonomy and responsibility in dealing with job design, he has freedom in global
organizing
Which of the following correctly lists all of the basic management functions?
planning and decision making, organizing, leading, and controlling
Competitive rivalry would be exemplified by
price wars
The __ is the extent to which new competitors can easily enter a market or market segment.
threat of new entrants
Scientific management evolved at the dawn of the 20th century because
worker efficiency was low
Which of the following would have the LEAST worry about in terms of the threat of new entrants?
airline jet manufactures
Someone's ethical standards are developed as a child in response to his or her
all are correct
Theory X managers believe workers are
lazy