Test Bank for Principle of Management 14th Edition by Stephen P Robbins and Coulter All Chapters 1-18 Covered

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,Management,14e,GlobalEdition(Robbins/Coulter) Chapter B
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1 Managers and You in the Workplace
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1) Time should be considered a(n)B0 resource. B0 B0 B0 B0 B0




A) abundant
B) diminishing
C) limited
D) renewable
Answer: C
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Diff: 2
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AACSB: Analytical thinking B 0 B0




Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept B 0




2) One method to become more efficient in managing your time is to
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A) classify each activity or task as A, B, or C B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0




B) schedule more in one day than you can reasonably expect to finish B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0




C) enlist the aid of a management coach to keep you on task
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D) shorten deadlines so you will be pressed to complete tasks early
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Answer: A
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Diff: 2 B0




AACSB: Application of knowledge B 0 B0 B0




Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept B 0




3) Technology makes it easier to stay connected but . B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0




A) there is always the risk of security breaches and the theft of information necessary for good time
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management practices
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B) it raises expectations on the part of those to whom we are connected
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C) technology fails, batteries lose power, and their effectiveness wanes B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0




D) it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stay on task
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Answer: D
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Diff: 2 B0




AACSB: Reflective thinking B 0 B0




Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Critical thinking B 0 B0




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,4) In today's workplace,
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A) women are more likely than men to be promoted into management
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B) many employees perform work that in the past was considered managerial activities
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C) women tend to be more effective supervisors than men
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D) most organizations have eliminated the title of manager
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Answer: B
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Diff: 2 B0




AACSB: Reflective thinking B 0 B0




Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept B 0




5) Because this is her first job, Melanie was unclear about what managers actually do.
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Fortunately her training materials explained that a manager's job focuses on
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A) performing clerical duties B0 B0




B) personal achievement B0




C) helping others accomplish their work goals B0 B0 B0 B0 B0




D) supervising groups rather thanindividual employees B0 B0 B0 B0 B0




Answer: C
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Diff: 2 B0




AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application B 0




6) An individual who works with and through other people by coordinating their work activities in
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order to accomplish organizational goals is
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A) an assembly line worker
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B) a laborer
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C) a manager
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D) asalesperson
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Answer: C
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BDiff: 1
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AACSB: Reflective thinking B 0 B0




Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept B 0




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, 7) As part of the orientation for her internship, Rebecca was informed that
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people who direct the activities of others in an organization.
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A) directors
B) managers
C) subordinates
D) lineworkers B
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Answer: B
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Diff: 1
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AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application B 0




8) The organizational chart shows titles such as front-line manager, plant manager, and vice
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president of operations. It is very likely this organization has a
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A) traditional committee structure B0 B0




B) traditional pyramid structure B0 B0




C) modern matrix structure B0 B0




D) flexiblestructure B
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Answer: B
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Diff: 2
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AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application B 0




9) First-line managers are typically those who . B0 B0 B0 B0 B0 B0




A) perform the same work as the people they manage but earn more money
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B) are typically involved with producing the organization's products or providing its service
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C) are at the top of the organizational chart
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D) are the first persons new hires meet
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Answer: B
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Diff: 2
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AACSB: Application of knowledge B 0 B0 B0




Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Analytical B 0




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