Question 1

Which of the following are examples of bad management at a societal level?
A) lost business
B) not trusting others to make good judgements
C) Wall Street meltdown
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

What does the executive function include for the entire system?
A) direction
B) organization,
C) coordination.
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

The executive function includes direction (making decisions and setting goals), organization (planning and strategizing), and coordination (managing multiple tasks and resources). Therefore, all of these options are included in the executive function for the entire system.

Question 3

New managers are often surprised at how ___ management is.
A) rewarding
B) "people involved"
C) difficult
D) easy

Accepted Answer

New managers are often surprised by the difficulty of management, which involves handling conflicts, managing people and resources, and making big decisions that affect the company's success. While management can also be rewarding, it is typically not considered "easy."

Question 4

Managers who want to advance their careers pay attention to developing ____.
A) soft skills
B) hard skills
C) technical skills
D) industry trends

Accepted Answer

Soft skills are interpersonal skills that are essential for career advancement. They include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.

Question 5

Which skill focuses on how to get work done?
A) managing your team
B) managing yourself
C) managing your relationships
D) all of these

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

How do you manage yourself?
A) individual problem solving
B) linking- networking, collaborating
C) motivating people
D) communicating

Accepted Answer

Managing oneself primarily involves individual problem solving, as it requires self-awareness, self-regulation, and personal decision-making to effectively handle one's own tasks and responsibilities.

Question 7

Building block 7 has what elements?
A) video incidents
B) read text
C) case incidents
D) write down new insights and skills gained from the chapter

Accepted Answer

The answer of Building block 7 has what elements?
A) video...

Question 8

Building block 1 is a learning challenge based ____.
A) on a hypothetical example
B) on a real-world problem
C) on calculation
D) on experience

Accepted Answer

Building block 1 is a learning challenge based on a real-world problem, which means it is grounded in practical application and can help learners understand how to apply their knowledge in a meaningful way. Hypothetical examples may not be as effective in preparing learners for real-world scenarios, while calculations or experiences may not necessarily provide a directly applicable learning challenge.

Question 9

"Be friendly, be liked", a network builder, and initiates changes for better performance all describe ____.
A) expectations based on non-management job
B) reality of the manager's job
C) a specialists job
D) none of these

Accepted Answer

These are all expectations and qualities typically associated with a managerial role. Managers are expected to foster positive relationships with their employees, build networks, and proactively make changes to improve performance.

Question 10

What are the three major sections of the book?
A) becoming an ethical manager, managing teams, learning about yourself
B) managing coworkers, competitors, and managers
C) managing your team, yourself, and relationships
D) teamwork, cooperation, effort

Accepted Answer

The three major sections of the book are managing your team, yourself, and relationships. This is evident from the options provided, as it is the only one that includes all three elements mentioned in the question. Option A includes managing teams and learning about yourself but does not mention relationships. Option B includes managing coworkers, competitors, and managers, but does not mention managing your team or yourself. Option D includes teamwork and effort, but does not mention managing yourself or relationships.

Quiz 1: Introduction

Which of the following are examples of bad management at a societal level?

What does the executive function include for the entire system?

New managers are often surprised at how ___ management is.

Managers who want to advance their careers pay attention to developing ____.

Which skill focuses on how to get work done?

How do you manage yourself?

Building block 7 has what elements?

Building block 1 is a learning challenge based ____.

"Be friendly, be liked", a network builder, and initiates changes for better performance all describe ____.

What are the three major sections of the book?