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Management today places more emphasis on
Management today places more emphasis on
- Striving to eliminate the control function of management.
- Working in teams. (correct)
- Individual work that can be successfully measured.
- Placing greater reliance on the government for financing.
Which characteristic is most useful for a modern manager?
Which characteristic is most useful for a modern manager?
- Supervisor
- Technical skills (correct)
- Organizer
- Disciplinarian
How are managers today different from managers in the past?
How are managers today different from managers in the past?
- Managers in the past would use praise and gentle suggestions.
- Managers today emphasize teamwork. (correct)
- Managers in the past were less loyal to their employer.
- Managers today are more likely to reprimand workers.
One of the four primary functions of management is
One of the four primary functions of management is
Which goal best describes today's view of the organizing function?
Which goal best describes today's view of the organizing function?
Which activity would be a part of the leading function of management?
Which activity would be a part of the leading function of management?
Based on Samantha's strengths, __________ is a management function that she is likely to be good at performing.
Based on Samantha's strengths, __________ is a management function that she is likely to be good at performing.
A meaningful mission statement should address topics such as the organization's
A meaningful mission statement should address topics such as the organization's
__________ are broad, long-term accomplishments an organization wants to achieve.
__________ are broad, long-term accomplishments an organization wants to achieve.
A(n) __________ analysis is used to help companies evaluate their internal strengths and weaknesses, and develop an awareness of external threats and opportunities.
A(n) __________ analysis is used to help companies evaluate their internal strengths and weaknesses, and develop an awareness of external threats and opportunities.
__________ planning determines the major goals of an organization and the policies and strategies for obtaining and using resources to achieve those goals.
__________ planning determines the major goals of an organization and the policies and strategies for obtaining and using resources to achieve those goals.
A(n) __________ would be used by a department manager as a tool for making daily and weekly assignments.
A(n) __________ would be used by a department manager as a tool for making daily and weekly assignments.
The first step in the rational decision-making model is to
The first step in the rational decision-making model is to
In a company in which an effective vision has been provided
In a company in which an effective vision has been provided
A basic difference between goals and objectives is that goals are
A basic difference between goals and objectives is that goals are
When a firm makes use of SWOT analysis, one of its objectives is to
When a firm makes use of SWOT analysis, one of its objectives is to
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Chapter 7 Quiz
- Modern management emphasizes teamwork and focuses on designing the organization around pleasing the customer at a profit.
- Managers today are different from managers in the past because they emphasize teamwork instead of individual work that can be successfully measured.
- The four primary functions of management include planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
- The leading function of management is to train and coach workers to understand and perform their jobs effectively.
- A good mission statement should address topics such as the organization’s self-concept and company philosophy.
- Goals are broad, long-term accomplishments an organization wants to achieve.
- A SWOT analysis is used to evaluate internal strengths and weaknesses, and to understand external threats and opportunities.
- Strategic planning determines the organization's major goals, policies, and strategies for obtaining and using resources to achieve those goals.
- Operational plans are used by department managers for making daily and weekly assignments.
- The first step in the rational decision-making model is to define the situation.
- When a company has an effective vision, employees are likely to have a sense of purpose and a common set of values.
- Goals are broad, long-term accomplishments, while objectives focus on specific, short-term details.
- A SWOT analysis helps identify an organization's strengths and weaknesses and the things it needs to improve.
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