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n Chapters1-18,Complete
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,Contents
1. Managers andYou in the Workplace
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2. MakingDecisions
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3. Influenceof the ExternalEnvironmentand theOrganization’s Culture
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4. Managing in a Global Environment
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5. ManagingDiversity n
6. ManagingSocialResponsibility and Ethics
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7. ManagingChangeandDisruptiveInnovation
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8. Foundations of Planning n n
9. ManagingStrategy n
10. EntrepreneurialVentures n
11. DesigningOrganizationalStructure
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12. ManagingHumanResources n n
13. Managing Groups and Teams n n n
14. ManagingCommunication n
15. Understandingand ManagingIndividualBehavior n n n n
16. MotivatingEmployees n
17. Beingan EffectiveLeader
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18. Controlling Peopleand Operations n n n
,Chapter 1 Managers and You in the Workplace
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1) Time should beconsidered a(n)
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A) abundant
B) diminishing
C) limited
D) renewable
ANSWER: C
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AACSB: Analytical thinking n n
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 n
2) Onemethod to become moreefficient in managing your timeis to
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A) classifyeach activityor task as A, B, or C n n n n n n n n n
B) schedulemorein oneday than you can reasonably expect tofinishn n n n n n n n n n n
C) enlist theaid 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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AACSB: 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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3) Technologymakes it easier to stayconnected but . n n n n n n n
A) there is always the risk of securitybreaches and the theft of information necessaryfor good time
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management practices
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B) it raises expectations on thepart of thoseto whomwe are connected
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C) technologyfails, batteries lose power,and their effectiveness wanes n n n n n n n n
D) it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stayon task
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AACSB: Reflectivethinking n n
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 n n
, 4) In today's workplace,
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A) women aremorelikelythan men to bepromoted into management
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B) manyemployees perform work that in thepast was considered managerial activities
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C) women tend to be moreeffective 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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AACSB: Reflectivethinking
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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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5) Because this is her first job, Melanie was unclear about what managers actuallydo.
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nFortunatelyher training materials explained that a manager's job focuses on
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A) performingclerical duties n n
B) personalachievement n
C) helpingothers accomplish their work goals
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D) supervising groups rather than individual employees n n n n n
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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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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 assemblyline worker
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B) alaborer
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C) amanager
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D) a salesperson
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ANSWER: C
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Classification: Concept n