10 Questions
What is the main role of a manager within an organization?
Leading
According to Henry Mintzberg's managerial roles, which role involves the mental ability to analyze complex situations?
Conceptual roles
What skills do managers need according to the text?
Human skills: the ability to apply specialized knowledge
Based on Fred Luthan’s study, what does the effective manager spend more time on compared to the successful manager?
Communication
What is the difference between surface level diversity and deep-level diversity?
Surface level diversity includes easily perceived characteristics like age, while deep-level diversity involves differences in personality and work preference.
How does gender discrimination impact younger women according to the text?
Younger women face biases in hiring, challenging job assignments, and leadership roles.
What is the purpose of the U.S. legislation against age discrimination?
It intends to protect older workers from being discriminated against based on their age.
What disabilities are protected by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?
The EEOC protects individuals with mental disabilities as well as physical disabilities.
Is there a link between intelligence and job satisfaction according to the text's discussion?
There is no relationship between intelligence and job satisfaction.
What specifically defines cognitive diversity based on the text provided?
It involves differences in thoughts, perspectives, problem-solving techniques, and cognitive styles.
Test your knowledge on the roles of a manager within an organization, managerial roles identified by Henry Mintzberg, and the importance of technical skills for managers. This quiz is based on the 17th Edition of Robbins & Judge textbook covering Chapters 1 to 6.
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