Operations Management Chapter 13

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What is the main goal of the Eleventh Edition of Fundamentals of Management?

To provide a comprehensive review of all management theories
To replace traditional management theories with new ones
To help students be successful by highlighting practical issues facing managers and organizations (correct)
To exclusively focus on the development of employability skills

What is the recommended teaching and learning platform to pair with the text content?

MyLab Operations
MyLab Employability
MyLab Theory
MyLab Management (correct)

What is the focus of the Eleventh Edition of Fundamentals of Management?

Historical development of management
Applying management theories
Theoretical foundations of management
Knowing and applying theories of management (correct)

What is the ultimate goal of the Eleventh Edition of Fundamentals of Management?

To help students be successful (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Eleventh Edition of Fundamentals of Management highlight?

Opportunities to develop employability skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach of the Eleventh Edition of Fundamentals of Management?

Approachable, streamlined, realistic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the message from Steve, Mary, and Dave?

To express gratitude to the students who chose the book (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many years of teaching experience do the authors have?

Several years (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do the authors aim to provide to the instructors?

The best resources available (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the intended audience of the message?

Instructors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the message from Steve, Mary, and Dave?

Friendly and appreciative (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many people are mentioned as contributors to the book?

Around 20 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What feature is included in the book to assist users with visual impairments?

Alternative text for images (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the specialist portfolio manager for the book?

Kris Ellis-Levy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of media content was created by Lauren Cook?

“Bust The Myth” videos (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Preface and Acknowledgments sections?

To recognize and thank the team of people who contributed to the book (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the associate managing editor for Integra-Chicago?

Kristin Jobe (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Chapter Outlines with teaching tips?

To assist instructors in planning their lessons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Experiential Exercises in each chapter?

To complete a hands-on activity in collaboration with other students (A) Signup and view all the answers

What employability skills are introduced in Chapter 1?

Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, knowledge application and analysis, and social responsibility (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the expanded module on Careers?

Professionalism and employability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the format of the managing operations material?

Modular format (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the added section in the Management History Module?

The contributions of diverse individuals to management history (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the new chapter in this edition?

Entrepreneurship (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary difference between top managers and lower-level managers?

The scope of their planning and control (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common aspect of management in both profit and not-for-profit organizations?

Creating workable organization structures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in measuring performance in not-for-profit organizations?

No universal measure of effectiveness (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do not-for-profit organizations need to make money?

To continue operating and achieve their goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of managers in not-for-profit organizations?

Achieving social or environmental goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do all managers, regardless of the type of organization, need to do?

Create organization structures and secure legitimacy (C) Signup and view all the answers