Question 1

For employees who like their current work, moving into management means they can no longer spend much time doing that work.

Accepted Answer

Moving into management often involves taking on supervisory and administrative responsibilities, which can significantly reduce the time spent on the hands-on work that employees may have previously enjoyed.

Question 2

There are a number of activities that must be performed by all managers no matter what the type or size of the company.

Accepted Answer

All managers, regardless of the type or size of the company, must perform certain core management functions such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. These activities are fundamental to effective management.

Question 3

The primary work of all managers can be grouped within four functions: planning, organizing, implementing, and budgeting.

Accepted Answer

The primary work of all managers can be grouped within four functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

Question 4

A manager who spends most of the time on one management function or is responsible for a specific part of the company's operations is known as a middle manager.

Accepted Answer

Middle managers typically focus on a specific aspect of a company's operations, overseeing a particular department or function and spending most of their time on the management activities related to that area.

Question 5

Supervisors work directly with employees and are responsible for translating the company's plan into action.

Accepted Answer

Supervisors are the link between management and employees, directly overseeing workers' day-to-day activities and ensuring the company's plans are implemented at the operational level.

Question 6

Middle managers spend most of their management time leading and monitoring results of their work team.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

All managers perform some of the same activities.

Accepted Answer

All managers engage in similar fundamental functions such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, regardless of their level or industry.

Question 8

The manager who knows how to plan, organize, staff, lead, and control is ready to make the decisions needed to operate a business successfully.

Accepted Answer

These are the five basic functions of management (planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling) that provide the foundation for successful decision-making and business operations.

Question 9

Many employees of a business complete tasks that could be considered management activities.

Accepted Answer

Many employees, regardless of their official job title, often take on responsibilities or tasks that involve planning, decision-making, organizing, leading, or controlling resources, which are all considered management activities.

Question 10

The levels of management in an organization can be described as a management triangle.

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Question 11

Executives spend more time controlling than planning.

Accepted Answer

Executives often spend more time on planning activities, such as setting objectives and deciding on action plans, than on controlling, which involves monitoring performance and making adjustments. Planning is crucial for setting the direction and priorities of the organization, while controlling is important for ensuring that goals are met. However, the emphasis on planning reflects its foundational role in guiding the organization's efforts and resources.

Question 12

Between 2000 and 2050, the percentage of Asian workers will increase more than the percentage of Hispanic workers declines.

Accepted Answer

As of my last update in 2023, future demographic trends, including the percentage changes in the workforce by ethnicity (such as Asian or Hispanic workers), are projections and can vary based on numerous factors including immigration patterns, birth rates, and policy changes. Therefore, without specific data projections for the period between 2000 and 2050, it's not possible to definitively state the accuracy of this claim. Historically, both Asian and Hispanic populations in the U.S. have shown growth trends, but the comparison of their percentage changes in the workforce involves speculation without specific data.

Question 13

Classical management is the careful, objective study of management decisions and procedures in order to improve the operation of businesses and organizations.

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Question 14

Frederick W.Taylor is closely associated with behavioral management.

Accepted Answer

Frederick W. Taylor is closely associated with scientific management, not behavioral management. He focused on improving industrial efficiency through the optimization of work and the standardization of tasks.

Question 15

The percentage of workers age 25 to 54 will rise significantly between 2000 and 2050.

Accepted Answer

The percentage of workers age 25 to 54 is generally expected to decline or stabilize rather than rise significantly, due to aging populations and lower birth rates in many countries, leading to a larger proportion of older individuals in the population.

Question 16

Elton Mayo discovered the Hawthorne effect.

Accepted Answer

Elton Mayo is credited with discovering the Hawthorne effect during his research at the Hawthorne Works plant in the late 1920s and early 1930s, which found that workers' productivity improved when they were observed or received increased attention.

Question 17

A management strategy is a carefully developed overall approach to leading an organization.

Accepted Answer

A management strategy involves creating a plan or set of guidelines that outline how an organization's leadership will direct and control the company to achieve its goals, making it a comprehensive approach to guiding the organization.

Question 18

In 2014, e-commerce retail sales represented more than 6 percent of total retail sales.

Accepted Answer

In 2014, e-commerce retail sales indeed surpassed 6 percent of total retail sales, marking a significant milestone in the growth of online shopping.

Question 19

When it comes to production efficiency, some businesses located outside the United States have an advantage.

Accepted Answer

Many businesses located outside the United States can have an advantage in production efficiency due to factors such as lower labor costs, less stringent regulations, and access to local resources, which can reduce overall production costs and increase efficiency.

Question 20

Given all of the characteristics and options, each organization must develop its own management strategy.

Accepted Answer

Organizations vary in size, goals, cultures, and environments, necessitating the development of unique management strategies to address their specific needs and challenges.

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