TEST BANK For Management Global, 15th Edition By Stephen P. Robbins, Verified Chapters 1 - 18, Complete Newest Version

,Management
15ee, Global Edition (Robbins/Coulter) Chapter 1 Manager
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s and You in the Workplace
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1) Time should be considered a(n)
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A) abundant
B) diminishing
C) limited
D) renewable
Answer: C
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Diff: 2 R


AACSB: Analytical thinking R R


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




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


Diff: 2 R


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 tim
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Classification: Concept R




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


A) there is always the risk of security breaches and the theft of information necessary for good t
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ime 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
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D) it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stay on task
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Answer: D R


Diff: 2 R


AACSB: Reflective thinking R R


Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your tim
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Classification: Critical thinking R R




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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 R


Diff: 2 R


AACSB: Reflective thinking R R


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




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 R R


B) personal achievement R


C) helping others accomplish their work goals
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D) supervising groups rather than individual employees
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Answer: C R


Diff: 2 R


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 tim
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Classification: Application R




6) An individual who works with and through other people by coordinating their work activities i
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n 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) a salesperson
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AACSB: Reflective thinking R R


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




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, 7) As part of the orientation for her internship, Rebecca was informed that
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are the people who direct the activities of others in an organization.
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A) directors
B) managers
C) subordinates
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RAnswer: B Dif R R


f: 1R


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 tim
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Classification: Application R




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


B) traditional pyramid structure R R


C) modern matrix structure R R


D) flexible structure R


RAnswer: B R


Diff: 2 R


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 tim
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Classification: Application R




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


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 R


Diff: 2 R


AACSB: Application of knowledge R R R


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




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