Chapter 1: Managers and Management 1-1
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What is the common characteristic of organizations according to the text?

  • Distinct purpose (correct)
  • Overseeing others' work
  • Directly working on tasks
  • Making decisions

    • How are managers different from nonmanagerial employees based on the text?

  • Managers have no work duties related to overseeing others.
  • Managers direct and oversee the activities of others. (correct)
  • Managers work directly on tasks.
  • Managers are not responsible for overseeing others' work.

    • Which title is typically associated with a top manager according to the text?

  • Nonmanagerial employee
  • Project manager
  • Regional manager (correct)
  • Head of department

    • What is the definition of management provided in the text?

    <p>The process of getting things done effectively and efficiently, with and through people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is associated with the efficiency aspect of management according to the text?

    <p>Doing things right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do first-line managers typically do according to the text?

    <p>Direct nonmanagerial employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four functions of management outlined in the text?

    <p>Planning, organizing, leading, controlling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function of management involves motivating employees and resolving conflicts?

    <p>Leading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the organizing function of management?

    <p>Determining what tasks to be done</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role of a manager involves making decisions or choices?

    <p>Decisional role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the amount of time spent on planning change as managers move up in the organization?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence whether the manager's job is universal, according to the text?

    <p>Type of industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a small business according to the text?

    <p>Having relatively little impact on its industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a small business manager according to the text?

    <p>Spokesperson spending time meeting customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what aspect does the most important concern of a manager in a large organization differ from that of a small business manager?

    <p>Directing concerns internally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what factor influences differences in a manager's role?

    <p>The number of employees in the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of a small business?

    <p>Meeting customers and arranging financing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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