Pre-Assessment C483 Principles of Management questions with complete solutions

An employee was recently promoted to an executive level management position in an organization. Which type of planning will this employee manage in this new role? correct answer: Strategic A manager is asked to initiate activities that will support environmental scanning. Which activity should be used by this manager for this purpose? correct answer: Monitoring competitors A manager, who is acting as an internal consultant, is asked for a product recommendation. Which activity is this manager performing? correct answer: Determining appropriate software to be purchased A manager is responsible for controlling and overseeing a small company. Which management attribute is needed to undertake this set of responsibilities? correct answer: Resource allocator The chief operating officer (COO) of an organization understands how the various parts of the system are interdependent. The COO also recognizes how the smooth operation of the organization of the organization produces value for customers. Which type of leadership skill is being illustrated by this COO? correct answer: Conceptual A professional is widely recognized in an organization as an effective leader based on a track record of effective interaction with all staff members. The professional consistently handles any situation, positive or negative, that may evolve and does so without using systematic rewards or punishments.