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b 15thEditionByStephen P.Robbins
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b Chapters1-18,Complete
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,Contents
1. Managers andYou inthe 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 b
6. ManagingSocial Responsibilityand Ethics
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7. ManagingChangeandDisruptiveInnovation
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8. Foundations of Planning b b
9. ManagingStrategy b
10. EntrepreneurialVentures b
11. DesigningOrganizationalStructure
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12. ManagingHumanResources b b
13. Managing Groups and Teams b b b
14. ManagingCommunication b
15. Understandingand Managing IndividualBehavior b b b b
16. MotivatingEmployees b
17. Beingan Effective Leader
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18. Controlling People and Operations b b b
,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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Diff: 2
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AACSB: Analytical thinking b b
LearningObj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where theywork; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept b
2) Onemethod to become moreefficient in managing your timeis to
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A) classifyeach activityor task as A, B, or C b b b b b b b b b
B) schedulemorein onedaythan you can reasonably expect to finish b b b b b b b b b b b
C) enlist the aid of amanagement 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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bANSWER: A b
Diff: 2 b
AACSB: Application of knowledge b b b
LearningObj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where theywork; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept b
3) Technologymakes it easier to stayconnected but . b b b b b b b
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 those to whom we are connected
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C) technologyfails, batteries lose power,and their effectiveness wanes b b b b b b b b
D) it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stayon task
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bANSWER: D b
Diff: 2 b
AACSB: Reflective thinking b b
LearningObj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where theywork; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Critical thinking b b
, 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 inthe past 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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Diff: 2 b
AACSB: Reflective thinking b b
LearningObj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where theywork; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept b
5) Because this is her first job, Melanie was unclear about what managers actuallydo.
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bFortunatelyher training materials explained that a manager's job focuses on
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A) performingclerical duties b b
B) personal achievement b
C) helpingothers accomplish their work goals b b b b b
D) supervising groups rather than individual employees b b b b b
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Diff: 2 b
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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LearningObj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where theywork; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application b
6) An individual who works with and through other people bycoordinating their work activities in
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order to accomplish organizational goals is
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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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Diff: 1
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AACSB: Reflective thinking b b
LearningObj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where theywork; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept b