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Which stage of the product life cycle is characterized by a saturated market?
Which stage of the product life cycle is characterized by a saturated market?
The classical view of corporate social responsibility emphasizes broad social welfare over profit maximization.
The classical view of corporate social responsibility emphasizes broad social welfare over profit maximization.
False (B)
What are the four stages of the product life cycle?
What are the four stages of the product life cycle?
Introduction, Growth, Maturity, Decline
The economic system where prices are determined by supply and demand is called the ______.
The economic system where prices are determined by supply and demand is called the ______.
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Which of the following is a reason to support corporate social responsibility?
Which of the following is a reason to support corporate social responsibility?
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Match the following corporate social responsibility perspectives with their descriptions:
Match the following corporate social responsibility perspectives with their descriptions:
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In the decline stage of the product life cycle, a product typically gains market share due to competition.
In the decline stage of the product life cycle, a product typically gains market share due to competition.
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Name one potential negative aspect of corporate social responsibility expressed in the content.
Name one potential negative aspect of corporate social responsibility expressed in the content.
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Which of the following best describes the core belief of Mintzberg's management theory?
Which of the following best describes the core belief of Mintzberg's management theory?
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Mintzberg believes that emotional intelligence has no impact on a leader's effectiveness.
Mintzberg believes that emotional intelligence has no impact on a leader's effectiveness.
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What are the three main clusters of managerial roles identified by Mintzberg?
What are the three main clusters of managerial roles identified by Mintzberg?
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The ability to understand one's own moods and emotions is known as ______.
The ability to understand one's own moods and emotions is known as ______.
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Match the components of emotional intelligence with their definitions:
Match the components of emotional intelligence with their definitions:
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What is the primary goal of breaking down management roles as suggested by Mintzberg?
What is the primary goal of breaking down management roles as suggested by Mintzberg?
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Self-regulation in emotional intelligence involves controlling disruptive impulses.
Self-regulation in emotional intelligence involves controlling disruptive impulses.
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Name one of the five components of emotional intelligence.
Name one of the five components of emotional intelligence.
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Which decision-making method involves a team leader making the final decision for the group?
Which decision-making method involves a team leader making the final decision for the group?
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In minority rule, a small group can dominate decisions for the entire team.
In minority rule, a small group can dominate decisions for the entire team.
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What are the three needs described in Alderfer's ERG theory?
What are the three needs described in Alderfer's ERG theory?
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In Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, factors that can lead to job dissatisfaction if not addressed are known as __________.
In Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, factors that can lead to job dissatisfaction if not addressed are known as __________.
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Match the decision-making methods with their definitions:
Match the decision-making methods with their definitions:
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What does the 'G' in Alderfer's ERG model stand for?
What does the 'G' in Alderfer's ERG model stand for?
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Synergy refers to a situation where the sum of parts is equal to the whole.
Synergy refers to a situation where the sum of parts is equal to the whole.
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What are the two types of factors identified in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
What are the two types of factors identified in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
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Which leadership style emphasizes task over people and maintains tight control?
Which leadership style emphasizes task over people and maintains tight control?
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The country club management style reflects a high concern for production.
The country club management style reflects a high concern for production.
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What is the preferred leadership style that reflects high concern for both people and production?
What is the preferred leadership style that reflects high concern for both people and production?
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In a ___ management style, leaders show little concern for tasks and let the group make decisions.
In a ___ management style, leaders show little concern for tasks and let the group make decisions.
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Match the leadership styles with their correct descriptions:
Match the leadership styles with their correct descriptions:
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Which principle of visionary leadership focuses on encouraging innovation?
Which principle of visionary leadership focuses on encouraging innovation?
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Visionary leadership is about having a compelling sense of the past.
Visionary leadership is about having a compelling sense of the past.
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Name one way leaders empower others.
Name one way leaders empower others.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four conditions that determine whether a leader's directives will be followed?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four conditions that determine whether a leader's directives will be followed?
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Celebrating achievements is a recommended practice to help others act and support their efforts.
Celebrating achievements is a recommended practice to help others act and support their efforts.
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What are the six steps in the employment selection process?
What are the six steps in the employment selection process?
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A __________ occurs when an employee is denied a job for reasons that are not job relevant.
A __________ occurs when an employee is denied a job for reasons that are not job relevant.
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Match the terms to their definitions:
Match the terms to their definitions:
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Which of the following is a way to maintain a quality workforce?
Which of the following is a way to maintain a quality workforce?
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Job rotation is a form of employee training.
Job rotation is a form of employee training.
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What are two managers' actions that can make things difficult for unions?
What are two managers' actions that can make things difficult for unions?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition that determines whether a leader's directives will be followed?
Which of the following is NOT a condition that determines whether a leader's directives will be followed?
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Job rotation is considered a form of on-the-job training.
Job rotation is considered a form of on-the-job training.
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Name one step in the employment selection process.
Name one step in the employment selection process.
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To maintain a quality workforce, an organization should focus on ______ management relations.
To maintain a quality workforce, an organization should focus on ______ management relations.
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Match the following actions to their purposes regarding labor and management relations:
Match the following actions to their purposes regarding labor and management relations:
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Which of the following is an example of an action that can make things difficult for unions?
Which of the following is an example of an action that can make things difficult for unions?
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Celebrating achievements contributes to emotional engagement in the workplace.
Celebrating achievements contributes to emotional engagement in the workplace.
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What type of training focuses on ongoing feedback and guidance to employees?
What type of training focuses on ongoing feedback and guidance to employees?
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Which decision-making method results in complete agreement among team members?
Which decision-making method results in complete agreement among team members?
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Alderfer's ERG theory identifies five human needs.
Alderfer's ERG theory identifies five human needs.
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What does the 'R' in Alderfer's ERG model represent?
What does the 'R' in Alderfer's ERG model represent?
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In Herzberg's Theory, factors that lead to satisfaction are known as __________.
In Herzberg's Theory, factors that lead to satisfaction are known as __________.
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Match the following decision-making methods with their descriptions:
Match the following decision-making methods with their descriptions:
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Which of the following best describes synergy?
Which of the following best describes synergy?
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Hygiene factors are the main aspects that lead to job satisfaction according to Herzberg's theory.
Hygiene factors are the main aspects that lead to job satisfaction according to Herzberg's theory.
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What are the three needs identified in Alderfer's ERG theory?
What are the three needs identified in Alderfer's ERG theory?
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What is a primary feature of the decline stage of the product life cycle?
What is a primary feature of the decline stage of the product life cycle?
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The socioeconomic view of corporate social responsibility prioritizes corporate profits above all else.
The socioeconomic view of corporate social responsibility prioritizes corporate profits above all else.
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What obligation does corporate social responsibility entail for organizations?
What obligation does corporate social responsibility entail for organizations?
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The economic system in which prices are determined by supply and demand is known as the ______.
The economic system in which prices are determined by supply and demand is known as the ______.
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Match the stages of the product life cycle with their descriptions:
Match the stages of the product life cycle with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a case for being socially responsible?
Which of the following is a case for being socially responsible?
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In the growth stage of the product life cycle, marketing costs typically increase significantly.
In the growth stage of the product life cycle, marketing costs typically increase significantly.
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What is one potential negative aspect of corporate social responsibility?
What is one potential negative aspect of corporate social responsibility?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of law regarding employment discrimination?
Which of the following is NOT a type of law regarding employment discrimination?
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Competitive advantage is the ability to perform tasks equally as well as competitors.
Competitive advantage is the ability to perform tasks equally as well as competitors.
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What is one of the six 'Hot stove rules' of employee discipline?
What is one of the six 'Hot stove rules' of employee discipline?
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___ analysis helps teams identify internal and external factors that impact their performance.
___ analysis helps teams identify internal and external factors that impact their performance.
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Which option is a key component of Reinforcement Theory?
Which option is a key component of Reinforcement Theory?
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What is the first step of John Kotter's 8-step process for leading change?
What is the first step of John Kotter's 8-step process for leading change?
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List one element that contributes to achieving competitive advantage.
List one element that contributes to achieving competitive advantage.
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Frederick Taylor's scientific management principles focus solely on worker satisfaction.
Frederick Taylor's scientific management principles focus solely on worker satisfaction.
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Match each type of law with its description:
Match each type of law with its description:
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A reprimand should occur in a supportive setting according to the hot stove rules.
A reprimand should occur in a supportive setting according to the hot stove rules.
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What is one of the critical survival skills for success in the new workplace?
What is one of the critical survival skills for success in the new workplace?
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The process of attracting, developing, and maintaining a quality workforce is known as ______.
The process of attracting, developing, and maintaining a quality workforce is known as ______.
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Match the following elements with their descriptions:
Match the following elements with their descriptions:
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What essential mindset is related to the critical survival skill of entrepreneurship?
What essential mindset is related to the critical survival skill of entrepreneurship?
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Discrimination in employment can occur for reasons that are job relevant.
Discrimination in employment can occur for reasons that are job relevant.
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Name one influence of Frederick Taylor's methods on modern management.
Name one influence of Frederick Taylor's methods on modern management.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of emotional intelligence?
Which of the following is NOT a component of emotional intelligence?
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Mintzberg believes that management skills can only be acquired through theoretical teaching.
Mintzberg believes that management skills can only be acquired through theoretical teaching.
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Name one of the ten managerial roles described by Mintzberg.
Name one of the ten managerial roles described by Mintzberg.
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The ability to manage oneself and understand the emotions of others is known as ______.
The ability to manage oneself and understand the emotions of others is known as ______.
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Match the following components of emotional intelligence with their descriptions:
Match the following components of emotional intelligence with their descriptions:
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of breaking down management roles according to Mintzberg?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of breaking down management roles according to Mintzberg?
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Emotional intelligence has no effect on leadership effectiveness.
Emotional intelligence has no effect on leadership effectiveness.
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Mintzberg emphasizes that management skills are learned through ______.
Mintzberg emphasizes that management skills are learned through ______.
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Study Notes
Business Leadership Exam Review
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Breakdown:
- True/False: 50 questions
- Multiple Choice: 50 questions
- Short Answer: 25 questions
- Essay: 24 questions
Different Leadership Styles
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Classic Styles:
- Autocratic: Emphasizes tasks, centralizes authority and information, uses a command-and-control approach.
- Laissez-faire: Shows little concern for tasks, lets the group make decisions, and takes a "do the best you can, don't bother me" attitude.
- Democratic: Committed to both tasks and people, shares information, encourages participation, and helps people develop skills.
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Alternative Styles:
- Team Management: High concern for both people and production, preferred style.
- Authority-Obedience Management: High concern for production, low concern for people.
- Country Club Management: High concern for people, low concern for production.
- Impoverished Management: Low concern for both production and people.
- Middle of the Road Management: Non-committal regarding both production and people.
How Leaders Empower Others
- (Specific details on empowering others are not provided, but the principles for visionary leadership may be relevant)
Visionary Leadership Principles
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Visionary Leadership describes a leader who presents a clear and compelling future vision, understanding the actions needed to achieve it successfully.
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Five Principles:
- Challenge the process (innovation, supporting ideas)
- Show enthusiasm (inspire through example, common vision)
- Help others act (team player, support team efforts)
- Set the example (consistent actions)
- Celebrate achievements (appreciate efforts, rally 'hearts' and 'minds')
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Five Principles:
Leader's Directive - Following
- Four conditions for directives to be followed:
- Understanding of the directive.
- Capability to carry out the directive.
- Consistency with organizational best interests.
- Alignment with personal values.
How Business Makes Things Difficult for Unions
- Specific examples of actions are listed: strikes, boycotts, lockouts, and injunctions.
Employment Selection Process
- There are six steps in the employment selection process:
- Formal application
- Interview/site visit
- Testing
- Reference checks
- Physical exam
- Analysis and decision
Dynamic Workplace 21st Century
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Quality Workplace: This section discusses how organizations develop and maintain a quality workforce.
- Employee orientation
- Training and development
- Performance management systems
- Career planning
- Work-life balance
- Compensation and benefits
- Labor management relations
- Mentoring
Job Rotation and Coaching
- Job Rotation: Part of on-the-job training, rotating employees through various tasks to develop their skills.
- Coaching: Specific details on coaching techniques are not provided.
Forms of Discrimination
- Discrimination in employment occurs when an individual is denied a job or task based on non-job-related factors.
- Laws prohibiting various types of discrimination are mentioned: age, equal pay, pregnancy, disabilities, family/medical leave, occupational health and safety.
Competitive Success and Effectiveness Advantage
- Competitive Advantage: A company's ability to excel compared to competitors in the market. It's achieved through various factors, including product quality, customer service, and cost efficiency. Managers need to strive to consistently deliver high value offerings that are hard to replicate. This is achieved by being consistently better than the competition.
- Hot Stove Rules: A set of six rules for employee discipline that should be followed to effectively address employee violations. The rules emphasize immediacy, individual accountability, consistency, and providing constructive feedback.
Reinforcement Theory
- Focuses on the environment as a major source of rewards that influence human behavior.
SWOT Analysis
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT): A strategic planning tool for identifying internal and external factors influencing a team's performance. Allows for identification of strengths/weaknesses, opportunities/threats, strategy design for improvement, progress monitoring, and decision-making toward future success.
Team Decision Making
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Decision Making: The process of choosing among alternative courses of action, crucial for organizations. Teams use various methods, such as:
- Lack of response
- Authority rule
- Minority rule
- Majority rule
- Consensus
- Unanimity
Alderfer's ERG Theory
- This theory builds upon Maslow's hierarchy of needs, focusing on existence, relatedness, and growth.
Two-Factor Theory (Herzberg)
- This theory identifies factors related to job satisfaction: motivators (achievement, recognition, responsibility) and hygiene factors (company policies, work conditions).
Synergy
- Synergies occur when combined efforts create a greater result than the sum of independent parts. This is often seen in collaborative business efforts.
Product Life Cycle
- This outlines the stages a product typically goes through: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.
Corporate Social Responsibility
- Social Responsibility: The obligation of an organization to act in ways that benefit society. It can encompass decisions that improve a company's reputation, avoid environmental damage, or handle social/environmental issues.
Ethical Managerial Behavior
- Free Market Model: An economic system where prices are determined by supply and demand without government intervention.
John Kotter
- He is known for his work, specifically his eight-step model, related to organizational change management.
Frederick Taylor's Scientific Management
- Focuses on efficiency and productivity. This focuses on the methodology to optimize worker productivity given proper training and incentives.
Critical Survival Skills for the New Workplace
- Mastery, contacts, entrepreneurship, technology utilization, marketing, renewal (constant learning and change).
Human Resource Management
- The process of attracting, developing, and maintaining a quality workforce.
- Discrimination: Denying a job or task to an individual for reasons unrelated to job performance.
Henry Mintzberg
- Management theory expert and academic emphasizing learned management skills through experience, as opposed to textbook learning. This theory outlines managerial roles divided into three categories: interpersonal, informational, and decisional. These roles help describe the effort involved with management duties.
Additional Notes (might be an essay topic)
- Visionary leadership
- Leadership directive follower
- Empowering others
- Alternative leadership styles
- Opinions are as well.
- Self-regulation
- Motivation
- Empathy
- Social skill
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Prepare for your Business Leadership exam with this comprehensive review quiz. This quiz covers various leadership styles and includes multiple formats such as true/false, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. Test your knowledge on classic and alternative leadership approaches.
