Question 1

What is TRUE about action learning?
A)it uses cases developed by universities like Harvard
B)it is basically a case study approach ( where the case is a problem existing in your own organization
C)it is 'hypothetical' and not real to the managers
D)it is losing popularity in today's leaner organizations

Accepted Answer

Action learning is based on solving real problems within an organization, making it different from a traditional case study approach. It does not necessarily use cases from universities like Harvard, as cases can be developed internally. It is also not hypothetical, as it focuses on real problems. While it may not be as popular in some organizations, it remains a valuable tool for developing leadership skills and driving organizational change.

Question 2

According to your text,which of the following competencies are associated with the integrated competency model of management training?
A)human resource management
B)organizing
C)controlling
D)leadership

Accepted Answer

The integrated competency model of management training includes leadership as one of the competencies. Although human resource management, organizing, and controlling are important skills for managers, they are not specifically mentioned in the integrated competency model.

Question 3

A key characteristic of transformational leaders is:
A)Intelligence
B)Computer knowledge
C)Charisma
D)Decisiveness

Accepted Answer

Charisma is a key characteristic of transformational leaders. They have the ability to inspire and motivate their followers towards a common goal, often through their own passion and energy. This charisma can help them to build strong relationships with their team and earn their trust and respect. While intelligence, computer knowledge, and decisiveness are all important qualities for leaders to possess, they are not necessarily unique to transformational leaders.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle for making strategic links according to Seibert and colleagues?
A)HRD should focus on itself,rather than its customer
B)Put job experiences before classroom activities
C)Be opportunistic
D)Support experience based learning

Accepted Answer

According to Seibert and colleagues, HRD should focus on its customer, not itself, so option A is not a guiding principle for making strategic links. The other options (B, C, and D) are all valid principles that Seibert and colleagues recommend for making strategic links.

Question 5

Behavior modeling typically involves which of the folllowing five phases?
A)modeling,retention,rehearsal,feedback,and transfer of training
B)modeling,retention,rehearsal,feedback,and correction
C)modeling,retention,rehearsal,feedback,and execution
D)modeling,retention,rehearsal,feedback,and planning

Accepted Answer

The five phases of behavior modeling are modeling, retention, rehearsal, feedback, and transfer of training. The other answer choices do not include the correct fifth phase.

Question 6

Prospector,developed by Spreitzer and others,is designed to do which of the following?
A)Identify managers with the greatest potential to be international executives
B)Identify potential supervisors
C)Identify managers for U.S.jobs
D)Find new managers for an organization

Accepted Answer

Prospector is designed to identify managers with the greatest potential to be international executives. It assesses an individual's global mindset, cultural adaptability, and international experience to determine their potential for success in an international management role.

Question 7

Hamburger University is:
A)A cooking school
B)Located in Paris,France
C)Attended by all fast food workers
D)McDonald's Management Training School.

Accepted Answer

Hamburger University is McDonald's Management Training School.

Question 8

Job experiences can potentially offer us all of the following EXCEPT:
A)Reinforcing old attitudes
B)Reinforce old behaviors
C)A formal method to change old attitudes and behaviors
D)A chance to learn lessons on their own

Accepted Answer

Job experiences can reinforce old attitudes and behaviors or offer a chance to learn lessons on their own, but they do not necessarily provide a formal method to change old attitudes and behaviors. This would typically require additional training, coaching, or therapy.

Question 9

Which type of manager plays the role of strategist for the organization,coordinator of transactions across national borders and architect for asset configuration?
A)business manager
B)country manager
C)inter-continental manager
D)corporate manager

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

At the center of Mintzberg's well-rounded model of the managerial job is:
A)The job
B)The individual
C)The organization
D)The environment of the job

Accepted Answer

Mintzberg's model emphasizes the importance of the individual manager at the center, focusing on their roles, skills, and behaviors in performing their managerial duties.

Question 11

Mintzberg's problem with previous attempts to define the manager's job is that they:
A)Separate the job components behaviorally
B)Focus on the holistic approach
C)Ignore the elements of the job and focus on the big picture
D)Focus on the integrated work of managing

Accepted Answer

Mintzberg's problem with previous attempts to define the manager's job is that they separate the job components behaviorally, which he argues is an unrealistic depiction of the job. He believes that the job is too complex to be broken down into separate components and must be viewed holistically. Therefore, choice B is not correct. Choices C and D are not accurate descriptions of Mintzberg's critique.

Question 12

The Developmental Challenge Profile (DCP)assesses:
A)Educational level of a manager
B)The developmental components of a job
C)The challenges of a job
D)The potential of a job

Accepted Answer

The Developmental Challenge Profile (DCP) assesses the developmental components of a job, including the level of challenge and growth potential. It does not assess educational level or potential of a job.

Question 13

The managerial rating instrument,Prospector,rates managers on which of the following dimensions?
A)end-state competency dimensions
B)learning-oriented dimensions
C)specialized knowledge dimensions
D)both A and B are used

Accepted Answer

Prospector rates managers on both end-state competency dimensions (such as goal attainment and problem solving) and learning-oriented dimensions (such as adaptability and openness to feedback).

Question 14

Which of the following effective management development characteristic takes the view that developing managers is a multi-year process?
A)Opportunism
B)Individualism
C)Long-term perspective
D)Encouragement of self-motivation

Accepted Answer

The characteristic that takes the view that developing managers is a multi-year process is having a long-term perspective. This means that effective management development programs see management development as a continuous process that takes years instead of a one-time event.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a leadership area that is included in the teachable point of view of leadership training?
A)Ideas
B)Values
C)Energy
D)Charisma

Accepted Answer

The teachable point of view of leadership training includes ideas, values, and energy as key areas of leadership development. However, charisma is not included as a teachable area since it is considered more of a personal trait than a skill that can be learned or developed through training.

Question 16

McCall and colleagues suggest an effective management development system includes:
A)Encouragement of self motivation
B)Individualism
C)A long term perspective
D)All of the above are needed

Accepted Answer

All of the above factors are essential components for an effective management development system. Encouraging self motivation helps individuals develop autonomy and drive, while fostering individualism helps create a sense of personal responsibility and diversity. A long term perspective ensures that the development system is not only focused on short term goals and objectives but also considers the long term growth and development of individuals and the organization as a whole.

Question 17

Executive MBA programs condense or accelerate the coursework by normally meeting:
A)Daily
B)Once a week on weekends
C)Only on line
D)Once a month

Accepted Answer

Executive MBA programs are designed for working professionals and thus often meet on weekends to accommodate the students' work schedules. Meeting daily would be too demanding for working professionals, and meeting only online may not provide the same level of interaction and networking opportunities as face-to-face meetings. Meeting once a month may be too infrequent to keep the coursework condensed and accelerated.

Question 18

As a group,which of the following is true of managers?
A)They are shrinking in numbers
B)They are increasing in numbers
C)They are staying even
D)There is no valid data for the number of managers in today's organizations

Accepted Answer

The number of managers in organizations has been shrinking due to advancements in technology and organizational restructuring aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency. Automation and AI have taken over many tasks previously performed by managers, leading to a decrease in their numbers.

Question 19

Learning points are:
A)Important to recall and performance
B)A way to achieve better performance if they are generated by trainees
C)Key behaviors that make up the overall behavior
D)All of these are true

Accepted Answer

Learning points are important to recall and performance, can contribute to better performance if generated by trainees, and represent key behaviors that make up the overall behavior. Therefore, all of the choices are true.

Question 20

According to Allred and colleagues which of the following is NOT a KSAOs that will be important for managerial careers in the 21st Century?
A)A knowledge based technical specialty
B)Cross-functional and international experience
C)Self-management skills
D)Computer programming knowledge

Accepted Answer

Allred and colleagues did not list "computer programming knowledge" as a KSAO important for managerial careers in the 21st century.

Quiz 13: Management Development

What is TRUE about action learning?

According to your text,which of the following competencies are associated with the integrated competency model of management training?

A key characteristic of transformational leaders is:

Which of the following is NOT a guiding principle for making strategic links according to Seibert and colleagues?

Behavior modeling typically involves which of the folllowing five phases?

Prospector,developed by Spreitzer and others,is designed to do which of the following?

Hamburger University is:

Job experiences can potentially offer us all of the following EXCEPT:

Which type of manager plays the role of strategist for the organization,coordinator of transactions across national borders and architect for asset configuration?

At the center of Mintzberg's well-rounded model of the managerial job is:

Mintzberg's problem with previous attempts to define the manager's job is that they:

The Developmental Challenge Profile (DCP) assesses:

The managerial rating instrument,Prospector,rates managers on which of the following dimensions?

Which of the following effective management development characteristic takes the view that developing managers is a multi-year process?

Which of the following is NOT a leadership area that is included in the teachable point of view of leadership training?

McCall and colleagues suggest an effective management development system includes:

Executive MBA programs condense or accelerate the coursework by normally meeting:

As a group,which of the following is true of managers?

Learning points are:

According to Allred and colleagues which of the following is NOT a KSAOs that will be important for managerial careers in the 21st Century?