Question 1

Rob intends to major in accounting because he is confident that an ability to read and interpret financial and accounting data is the way to get to the top in business.Rob seems to be concerned with developing his:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rob intends to major in accounting because...

Question 2

Vinnie wants to become a manager in his company,but he has always been a bit shy and has a hard time interacting with co-workers.In order for Vinnie to succeed as a manager,he will need to work on his:

Accepted Answer

In order to succeed as a manager, it is important to have strong human relations skills, which involve the ability to communicate effectively and interact with co-workers in a positive and productive manner. While technical skills are also important, they are typically more relevant to specific job functions rather than overall management success. Control and integration skills are important, but they are also more specific to certain types of managerial roles and may not be as universally applicable as human relations skills.

Question 3

Which of the following persons is most likely to be involved in strategic planning?

Accepted Answer

The chief executive officer is the highest-ranking executive in a company and is responsible for setting the overall direction and strategy for the organization. Therefore, they are most likely to be involved in strategic planning. The electrical shop supervisor, budget analyst, and advertising manager may be involved in operational or tactical planning, but not in strategic planning.

Question 4

The __________ style of leadership is characterized by making managerial decisions without consulting others.

Accepted Answer

Autocratic leadership style is one where the leader holds complete authority and control over decision-making with little input from subordinates or team members. This style can result in quick decision-making, but also leads to low morale and job satisfaction among team members.

Question 5

_____________ involves creating a vision for others to follow,establishing corporate values and ethics,and transforming the way an organization does business so that it is more effective and efficient.

Accepted Answer

Leadership involves inspiring and guiding others to achieve a common goal, which includes creating a vision, establishing values and ethics, and transforming business practices. Organizing involves arranging resources to achieve a goal, production management focuses on creating goods and services, and tactical planning involves developing plans to achieve short-term goals.

Question 6

After working for eleven years as a production line worker,Hollis recently was made a foreman.In his new position,Hollis will rely on:

Accepted Answer

As a foreman, Hollis will have to not only understand the technical aspects of the production process but also be able to effectively communicate and work with his team members. This requires both technical skills and human relations skills. While conceptual skills can also be useful, they may be less important in this specific role. Accounting and financial skills are not mentioned as being necessary for a foreman in a production line.

Question 7

After thirteen years as a laborer for Hendrix Construction,Jimmy was promoted to the position of foreman.He is directly responsible for assigning various jobs to his work crew and evaluating their performance on a daily basis.Jimmy is now a member of:

Accepted Answer

Jimmy's position as foreman places him in a supervisory management role. He is responsible for overseeing and directing the work of his crew, but he is not in the highest decision-making position (top management) or the middle management that serves as a link between top management and supervisory management. "Forward management" is not a recognized management term.

Question 8

Anita is employed as plant manager for Mojo Industries,Incorporated.Though she spends some time performing all management functions,she is particularly concerned with tactical planning and controlling.Anita's position would be classified as part of Mojo's:

Accepted Answer

Anita's role as plant manager involves tactical planning and controlling, which are typically associated with middle management. Top management would be responsible for strategic planning and decision-making, while supervisory management would focus on the day-to-day supervision of employees. Lateral management typically refers to coordination between different departments or teams.

Question 9

Managers who listen to their subordinates and allow them to participate in decision-making are using the ____________ style of leadership.

Accepted Answer

Participative leadership, also known as democratic leadership, involves gathering input and ideas from subordinates before making a decision. This style can lead to increased job satisfaction and motivation among employees, as they feel like their opinions are valued and their contributions matter.

Question 10

The further up the managerial ladder a person moves,the __________ his or her original job skills become.

Accepted Answer

As a person moves up in the managerial ladder, their focus shifts from performing specific job duties to overseeing others and managing operations. Therefore, their original job skills become less important as they rely more on their abilities to lead and delegate tasks.

Question 11

A(n)__________ leader would set objectives and give employees a great deal of freedom to decide for themselves how to accomplish those objectives.

Accepted Answer

A free-rein leader is also known as a laissez-faire leader, which means they provide minimal guidance and maximum autonomy to their employees. This style works best when employees are highly skilled, experienced, and self-motivated. A free-rein leader would set objectives and give employees the freedom to decide for themselves how to achieve those objectives.

Question 12

A chief operating officer (COO)would be classified as part of a firm's:

Accepted Answer

The COO is part of the top management team, which includes the highest level of executives responsible for overall strategy and decision-making in the organization.

Question 13

In comparing the types of skills used by managers at different levels within an organization,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, first-line managers use mainly technical and human relations skills while top managers devote most of their time to activities involving human relations and conceptual skills. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect because top managers use mainly conceptual skills, not technical skills. Choice C is incorrect because the text mentions that the types of skills used by managers do differ from one level of management to another. Choice D is incorrect because the text does not state that conceptual skills are the most important at all levels, only that they are important for top managers.

Question 14

Ricardo works as a department head at Barnes Hospital.His job requires Ricardo to spend most of his time training and coaching employees to perform their jobs more effectively and teaching other managers to be better leaders.Ricardo's job requires him to make full use of his:

Accepted Answer

Ricardo's job of training and coaching employees and teaching other managers to be better leaders requires him to have strong human relations skills in order to effectively communicate and develop relationships with others.

Question 15

Gabriella is responsible for hiring,motivating,and retaining the best employees for her organization.Gabriella is in charge of:

Accepted Answer

Staffing refers to the process of identifying, attracting, selecting, and retaining employees. Gabriella's role in hiring, motivating, and retaining the best employees for her organization falls under staffing.

Question 16

As CEO of Oracle,Larry Ellison performs strategic planning for the organization as well as putting structure in place to monitor company progress.These activities make use of Larry's:

Accepted Answer

Conceptual skills refer to the ability to think creatively and abstractly about complex situations and analyze situations in strategic planning. As CEO, Larry Ellison's role involves conceptualizing and implementing strategies for the organization's success, making use of his conceptual skills.

Question 17

Leaders:

Accepted Answer

Leaders are expected to steer their teams and organizations towards growth and progress, which often involves implementing changes. Therefore, the best choice is A, embracing change. Option B is incorrect since leaders are expected to take a strategic approach that involves focusing on both tactical and change issues. Option C is not accurate as leaders are expected to delegate work and empower team members. Option D is a characteristic more commonly associated with managers who focus on maintaining the status quo rather than with leaders who inspire and drive change.

Question 18

By completing the courses needed to obtain a college major in accounting,marketing,or some other field,a student can go a long way toward acquiring the _________ skills managers need to rise through the ranks of their area of specialization.

Accepted Answer

Completing courses in a college major provides students with technical skills that are necessary for managers in their area of specialization. Autocratic and secondary skills are not relevant to the context, and while human relations skills are important, they are not the focus of this particular question.

Question 19

Axel is in a new position,serving as a first-line manager.Axel's position will require him to spend a lot of time:

Accepted Answer

As a first-line manager, Axel's main responsibility is to oversee the daily performance of workers and ensure that they are meeting goals and objectives. While strategic planning, creating a vision, and providing information to stakeholders are important aspects of management, they are typically done at higher levels of the organization.

Question 20

___________ involves recruiting,hiring,motivating,and retaining the best people available to accomplish the company's objectives.

Accepted Answer

Staffing involves all activities related to recruiting, hiring, motivating, and retaining employees. Directing is the process of guiding and overseeing employees to achieve organizational goals. Planning involves preparing strategies to achieve organizational goals. Leading involves inspiring and motivating employees to give their best performance.

Quiz 7: Management and Leadership