Man3025 Final Exam UCF Questions &
Answers 100% Correct!!
Prejudice - ANSWERShaving preconceived unreasonable attitudes regarding members
of a certain demographic, population, or group (race, gender, age, etc.)—sets the stage
for diversity bias
When prejudice becomes active, it turns into _________, a time when members of a
group are given unfair treatment in the organization. - ANSWERSdiscrimination
An unseen barrier that stops minority groups and women from attaining high positions in
organizations, despite adequate experience and qualifications, is: - ANSWERSglass
ceiling effect
An arrangement of workers who collaborate to accomplish a collective goal is a: -
ANSWERSorganization
Since an organization is a system that both responds to and has an effect on its
environment, it is considered an _______. - ANSWERSopen system
____________ is a measure of "input" that describes how well resources were used in
completing an objective - ANSWERSperformance efficiency
____________ is a measure of "output" in a form of a goal or objective
accomplishment. - ANSWERSPerformance effectiveness
The lowest-level management position is that of a: - ANSWERSsupervisor
__________ have expertise in a single area, such as production, accounting, human
resources, sales, or marketing. - ANSWERSFunctional managers
_________ is the psychological process of determining appropriate activities that
achieve the objectives and goals of the organization. - ANSWERSPlanning
In the Hawthorne Studies, Elton Mayo led a series of studies that tried to test the effects
of lighting and worker fatigue on _____. - ANSWERSWorker Productivity
Douglas McGregor identifies two main approaches to management: Theory X and
Theory Y. McGregor states that managers who subscribe to either theory will create a
____. - ANSWERSSelf-fulfilling Prophecy
There are three classical approaches to management, they are: -
ANSWERSBureaucratic organization, scientific management and administrative
principles
, This type of organization is based on a structure with a specific hierarchy of authority, a
well-defined division of labor, clear rules and procedures on behavior and performance,
impersonal relationships, and career advancement based on merit. This classical
approach to management is called: - ANSWERSBureaucratic organization
In order to solve problems and reconcile differences, Mary Parker Follett believed there
should be ________ between managers and employees. - ANSWERSclear lines of
communication
This refers to a field of study that analyzes the way goods and services are rendered
and attempts to improve the process: - ANSWERSOperations management
Frederick W. Taylor believed that if employees performed their tasks in the 'best' way,
after analyzing the activities and creating an optimal standard operating procedure,
productivity would be increased. This classical approach to management is called: -
ANSWERSScientific Management
Those working in the field of operations management view an organization as a system,
or a set of smaller coordinated parts that work in tandem to produce a desired result.
These smaller coordinated parts of the system are known as: - ANSWERSSubsystem
This utilizes different management approaches when the situation calls for it, because
there is no 'one size fits all' solution to every problem. - ANSWERSContingency
Thinking
Those working in the field of operations management view an organization as a ____,
or a set of smaller coordinated parts that work in tandem to produce a desired result. -
ANSWERSSystem
In Maslow's Needs Theory, people are motivated to first satisfy ________ needs. -
ANSWERSPhysiological
Maslow referred to the concept of satisfying one need before moving to another as
__________ - ANSWERSSatisfaction Progression
In the ERG theory, _______ needs are the highest form of needs. - ANSWERSgrowth
Achievement motivation is most easily demonstrated by examining the simple
formula.... - ANSWERSAchievement Motivation = nAch - Fear of Failure
In Expectancy Theory, ___________ is the belief that if you do perform, your
performance will be noted and rewarded. - ANSWERSInstrumentality
__________ primarily focuses on the unfair delivery of resources. -
ANSWERSDistributive Justice
Answers 100% Correct!!
Prejudice - ANSWERShaving preconceived unreasonable attitudes regarding members
of a certain demographic, population, or group (race, gender, age, etc.)—sets the stage
for diversity bias
When prejudice becomes active, it turns into _________, a time when members of a
group are given unfair treatment in the organization. - ANSWERSdiscrimination
An unseen barrier that stops minority groups and women from attaining high positions in
organizations, despite adequate experience and qualifications, is: - ANSWERSglass
ceiling effect
An arrangement of workers who collaborate to accomplish a collective goal is a: -
ANSWERSorganization
Since an organization is a system that both responds to and has an effect on its
environment, it is considered an _______. - ANSWERSopen system
____________ is a measure of "input" that describes how well resources were used in
completing an objective - ANSWERSperformance efficiency
____________ is a measure of "output" in a form of a goal or objective
accomplishment. - ANSWERSPerformance effectiveness
The lowest-level management position is that of a: - ANSWERSsupervisor
__________ have expertise in a single area, such as production, accounting, human
resources, sales, or marketing. - ANSWERSFunctional managers
_________ is the psychological process of determining appropriate activities that
achieve the objectives and goals of the organization. - ANSWERSPlanning
In the Hawthorne Studies, Elton Mayo led a series of studies that tried to test the effects
of lighting and worker fatigue on _____. - ANSWERSWorker Productivity
Douglas McGregor identifies two main approaches to management: Theory X and
Theory Y. McGregor states that managers who subscribe to either theory will create a
____. - ANSWERSSelf-fulfilling Prophecy
There are three classical approaches to management, they are: -
ANSWERSBureaucratic organization, scientific management and administrative
principles
, This type of organization is based on a structure with a specific hierarchy of authority, a
well-defined division of labor, clear rules and procedures on behavior and performance,
impersonal relationships, and career advancement based on merit. This classical
approach to management is called: - ANSWERSBureaucratic organization
In order to solve problems and reconcile differences, Mary Parker Follett believed there
should be ________ between managers and employees. - ANSWERSclear lines of
communication
This refers to a field of study that analyzes the way goods and services are rendered
and attempts to improve the process: - ANSWERSOperations management
Frederick W. Taylor believed that if employees performed their tasks in the 'best' way,
after analyzing the activities and creating an optimal standard operating procedure,
productivity would be increased. This classical approach to management is called: -
ANSWERSScientific Management
Those working in the field of operations management view an organization as a system,
or a set of smaller coordinated parts that work in tandem to produce a desired result.
These smaller coordinated parts of the system are known as: - ANSWERSSubsystem
This utilizes different management approaches when the situation calls for it, because
there is no 'one size fits all' solution to every problem. - ANSWERSContingency
Thinking
Those working in the field of operations management view an organization as a ____,
or a set of smaller coordinated parts that work in tandem to produce a desired result. -
ANSWERSSystem
In Maslow's Needs Theory, people are motivated to first satisfy ________ needs. -
ANSWERSPhysiological
Maslow referred to the concept of satisfying one need before moving to another as
__________ - ANSWERSSatisfaction Progression
In the ERG theory, _______ needs are the highest form of needs. - ANSWERSgrowth
Achievement motivation is most easily demonstrated by examining the simple
formula.... - ANSWERSAchievement Motivation = nAch - Fear of Failure
In Expectancy Theory, ___________ is the belief that if you do perform, your
performance will be noted and rewarded. - ANSWERSInstrumentality
__________ primarily focuses on the unfair delivery of resources. -
ANSWERSDistributive Justice
