ENS192 SY 2023-2024 Exam Pages

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What is a common characteristic of managers who are described as 'nice guys'?

Strong interest in achieving targets

Effective conflict resolution skills

Desire for recognition from peers and subordinates (correct)

High productivity within the group

What is the likely outcome of having a manager who is a 'nice guy' according to the text?

High employee morale

Clear and direct communication

Efficient conflict resolution

Low group productivity (correct)

Why might conflicts under a 'nice guy' manager be described as 'secretly simmering' according to the text?

The conflicts are waiting to burst out (correct)

The conflicts are openly discussed

The conflicts are effectively resolved

The manager is unaware of the conflicts

What issue arises when conflicts under a 'nice guy' manager finally come to the surface?

Difficulty in managing the conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of development does the text imply that 'nice guys' managers neglect?

Subordinate and company development Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of managers who are described as 'nice guys' according to the text?

Approval and recognition Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary activity during the organizing phase?

Recruiting people and establishing teams Signup and view all the answers

In which phase must risks be taken and minimized, according to the text?

Integrating phase Signup and view all the answers

What is one task mentioned during the management tasks interaction?

Integrating tasks Signup and view all the answers

During which phase is the plan of action carried out to achieve company goals?

Integrating phase Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of a manager during the integrating phase?

Ensuring teams are motivated Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is highlighted in the SWOT analysis mentioned in the text?

Identifying corporate strengths and weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

What are three common mistakes made during the measuring phase, as mentioned in the text?

Managers apply very tight measures and controls because they do not trust their staff. Signup and view all the answers

What items need to be measured and controlled during a project's lifecycle?

The use of skills and specialized equipment Signup and view all the answers

What factors does the engineering manager need to consider, as discussed in the text?

Technical considerations, time factor, and people factor Signup and view all the answers

When is the group output submission deadline as per the text?

February 15, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

Which chapter of the book 'Engineering Management' by Mazda should be referred to according to the text?

Chapter 2: Definition of Management Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the case study exercises according to the text?

'Yellow paper' with answers to be submitted together with the case studies Signup and view all the answers