Organizational Management Principles

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What is one primary outcome of restructuring an organization?

Enhanced employee satisfaction

Higher employee retention

Lower operating costs (correct)

Increased product demand

How does outsourcing primarily increase efficiency in an organization?

By expanding product lines

By reducing operational costs (correct)

By enhancing in-house capabilities

By increasing workforce size

What characteristic is associated with empowered employees?

No decision-making responsibilities

More supervision by managers

Increased authority over their work (correct)

Less authority over work activities

What is a self-managed team responsible for?

Organizing and supervising their own work activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge managers face in a global environment?

Building competitive advantage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the building blocks of competitive advantage?

Market monopolization Signup and view all the answers

How can organizations increase efficiency according to the provided information?

By producing desired goods more efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of creating self-managed teams?

To increase employee engagement and ownership Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of first-line managers?

Supervising non-managerial employees Signup and view all the answers

Which level of management is primarily concerned with increasing efficiency by optimizing resources?

Middle managers Signup and view all the answers

What role do top managers play in an organization?

They establish organizational goals and monitor middle managers' performance. Signup and view all the answers

How do middle managers contribute to organizational effectiveness?

By suggesting changes to organizational goals based on evaluation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the organization of departments in relation to management levels?

All three management levels exist within each department. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key task of first-line managers in terms of employee performance?

Supervising and implementing daily work procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of middle managers in resource organization?

To ensure the optimal arrangement of human and other resources. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement inaccurately describes the job of top managers?

They handle daily supervision of non-managerial employees. Signup and view all the answers

What remains the basis for the design of work settings in modern organizations?

Job specialization and division of labor Signup and view all the answers

Which management theory focuses on the control over resources using quantitative techniques?

Management science theory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles is associated with the foundations of bureaucracy in management?

Weber & Fayol principles Signup and view all the answers

What important approaches in contemporary management aim to improve the use of organizational resources?

Strategic management and total quality management Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes the significance of studying an organization’s external environment?

Organizational environmental theory Signup and view all the answers

What did Follet advocate regarding managerial behaviors?

Emphasizing the importance of employee autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What are gender schemas primarily based on?

Visible characteristics such as gender Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic describes personality traits in managers?

Enduring habits to feel, think, and act Signup and view all the answers

What is a stereotype?

A simplistic belief about a group’s typical characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Which management theory reflects the context of historical eras and cultures in managerial behavior?

Behavioral management theory Signup and view all the answers

What could lead to unfair treatment in organizations, despite a general agreement on the importance of justice?

Inaccurate perceptions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines bias in the context of perceptions?

A systematic tendency that leads to inaccuracies in perceptions Signup and view all the answers

What can biases lead to in interpersonal interactions?

Inaccurate perceptions of others Signup and view all the answers

Why are gender schemas considered to be inaccurate?

They rely solely on gender without considering individuality. Signup and view all the answers

Which group might be inaccurately characterized by stereotypes?

Members of specific cultural backgrounds Signup and view all the answers

What role do preconceived beliefs about gender play in organizational dynamics?

They lead to misunderstandings and inaccurate assessments of individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of management?

Planning, organizing, leading and controlling resources Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an organization?

A collection of people working together to achieve various goals Signup and view all the answers

What does efficiency in management refer to?

How productively resources are used to achieve a goal Signup and view all the answers

Why is management considered important for organizations?

It ensures coordination among various departments Signup and view all the answers

What measures the usefulness of the goals an organization pursues?

Effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

How do managers utilize organizational resources?

By efficiently and effectively meeting organizational goals Signup and view all the answers

What happens to organizational performance as efficiency and effectiveness increase?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs)?

They enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a manager's role?

They supervise the use of all types of organizational resources Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of managers who show organizational commitment?

They feel a high degree of loyalty to their company. Signup and view all the answers

How do positive moods generally affect a manager's performance?

They often result in heightened creativity. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the nature of emotions compared to moods?

Moods are a state of mind, while emotions are intense feelings. Signup and view all the answers

What is emotional intelligence primarily concerned with?

Understanding and managing one's own and others' emotions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about managers in a negative mood?

They usually avoid confronting challenges. Signup and view all the answers

Job satisfaction in managers is defined as a collection of what?

Feelings and beliefs that managers have about their current jobs. Signup and view all the answers

The loss of experienced managers due to turnover can most negatively impact what aspect of an organization?

Training costs for new employees. Signup and view all the answers

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Test your understanding of key concepts in organizational management, including the roles of different management levels, the efficacy of self-managed teams, and challenges faced in a global environment. This quiz will explore how restructuring and outsourcing can enhance efficiency and the significance of empowered employees.