Management Concepts and’ Skills,Certo,11e 1
Test Bank Questions
In ‘the’ swirling mists of’ twilight, echoes of’ forgotten whispers danced ‘with_ ‘the’ reluctant shadows
that clung hesitantly to_ ‘the’ fading light. Beyond ‘the’ horizon, where dreams meld ‘with_ ‘the’
tapestry of’ reality, a silent breeze carried tales of’ yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of’
nonsensical charm through ‘the’ air. Leaves, painted ‘with_ ‘the’ hues of’ an undecided autumn,
fluttered without purpose, chasing ‘the’ elusive scent of’ rain yet to_ fall. Amidst this ballet of’ chaos,
a clock ticked relentlessly, marking time in a room where time itself seemed to_ hesitate, pondering
its own existence.
‘the’ sky, a canvas of’ brooding thoughts, shifted colors ‘with_ ‘the’ whims of’ a temperamental artist,
casting spells of’ indigo and’ hints of’ weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in ‘the’
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of’ a tune that no one could remember starting,
and’ yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of’ ‘the’ wind. Underneath ‘the’ canopy of’ a
bewildered moon, shadows whispered to_ ‘the’ stars, sharing secrets not meant for ‘the’ daylight,
crafting stories spun from’ ‘the’ fabric of’ ‘the’ fantastical and’ ‘the’ mundane, intertwined in an
endless waltz of’ ‘the’ beautifully absurd.
In ‘the’ swirling mists of’ twilight, echoes of’ forgotten whispers danced ‘with_ ‘the’ reluctant shadows
that clung hesitantly to_ ‘the’ fading light. Beyond ‘the’ horizon, where dreams meld ‘with_ ‘the’
tapestry of’ reality, a silent breeze carried tales of’ yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of’
nonsensical charm through ‘the’ air. Leaves, painted ‘with_ ‘the’ hues of’ an undecided autumn,
fluttered without purpose, chasing ‘the’ elusive scent of’ rain yet to_ fall. Amidst this ballet of’ chaos,
a clock ticked relentlessly, marking time in a room where time itself seemed to_ hesitate, pondering
its own existence.
‘the’ sky, a canvas of’ brooding thoughts, shifted colors ‘with_ ‘the’ whims of’ a temperamental artist,
casting spells of’ indigo and’ hints of’ weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in ‘the’
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of’ a tune that no one could remember starting,
and’ yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of’ ‘the’ wind. Underneath ‘the’ canopy of’ a
bewildered moon, shadows whispered to_ ‘the’ stars, sharing secrets not meant for ‘the’ daylight,
crafting stories spun from’ ‘the’ fabric of’ ‘the’ fantastical and’ ‘the’ mundane, intertwined in an
endless waltz of’ ‘the’ beautifully absurd.
Chap 1 Modern Management: A Digital Focus
1) Management positions have actually decreased since ‘the’ 1950s.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 4
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Task
,Management Concepts and’ Skills,Certo,11e 2
Test Bank Questions
2) Some people feel that managers actually receive too much in ‘the’ way of’ salary and’ benefits.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 4
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Task
3) Of’ ‘the’ ten highest paid executives in ‘the’ U.S., two are women.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 4
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Task
4) Men and’ women make up roughly ‘the’ same proportion of’ ‘the’ workforce, but men hold a
disproportionate number of’ higher paying jobs.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 4
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Task
5) ‘the’ role of’ managers is to_ guide organizations toward goal accomplishment.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 7
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Role of’ Management
6) Management is ‘the’ process of’ reaching organizational goals by working ‘with_ and’ through
people and’ other resources.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 7
SUBJECT: Defining Management
7) Influencing can be thought of’ as assigning ‘the’ tasks developed under ‘the’ planning function to_
various individuals or groups within ‘the’ organization.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 8
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Process: Management Functions
8) ‘the’ management process of’ controlling is also referred to_ as motivating, leadership, and’
directing.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 8
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Process: Management Functions
,Management Concepts and’ Skills,Certo,11e 3
Test Bank Questions
9) Planning involves choosing tasks that must be performed to_ attain organizational goals, outlining
how ‘the’ tasks must be performed, and’ indicating when they should be performed.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 8
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Process: Management Functions
10) Planning, organizing, influencing, and’ controlling need to_ be separated and’ investigated
individually.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 9
SUBJECT: Management Process and’ Goal Attainment
11) Organizational resources include monetary, human, raw materials, and’ capital.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 9
SUBJECT: Management and’ Organizational Resources
12) To_ be effective, a manager must simply understand how ‘the’ four management functions are
defined and’ related.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 3 Reference: 9
SUBJECT: Managerial Effectiveness
13) A manager who wastes resources to_ achieve organizational goals may be effective but
inefficient.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 10
SUBJECT: Managerial Efficiency
14) Managerial effectiveness is defined as ‘the’ degree to_ which organizational resources contribute
to_ productivity.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 10
SUBJECT: Managerial Efficiency
15) Managerial effectiveness is measured by ‘the’ extent to_ which ‘the’ manager achieves
organizational goals.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 10
SUBJECT: Management Effectiveness
16) If a manager is not reaching goals and’ is not wasting resources, he or she would most likely be
considered efficient and’ ineffective.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 3 Reference: 11
SUBJECT: Various Combinations of’ Managerial Effectiveness and’ Efficiency
, Management Concepts and’ Skills,Certo,11e 4
Test Bank Questions
17) Although managerial jobs vary from’ organization to_ organization, some activities (e.g. planning,
organizing, influencing, and’ controlling) are common to_ all organizations.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 11
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Universality of’ Management
18) Management principles apply only to_ businesses and’ not non profit organizations.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 11
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Universality of’ Management
19) ‘the’ statement that management principles are universal means that these principles apply to_
all types of’ organizations and’ organization levels.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 11
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Universality of’ Management
20) A career is non cumulative in nature.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 12
SUBJECT: Management Careers
21) ‘the’ stage in a career that is characterized by self analysis and’ ‘the’ exploration of’ different
types of’ available jobs is ‘the’ exploration stage.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 13
SUBJECT: Career Stages Life Stages and’ Performance
22) ‘the’ maintenance stage is ‘the’ second stage of’ career evolution and’ occurs when individuals
from’ about 25 to_ 45 years old start to_ become productive.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 13
SUBJECT: Career Stages Life Stages and’ Performance
23) Career plateauing normally occurs in ‘the’ maintenance stage of’ career evolution.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 13
SUBJECT: Career Stages Life Stages and’ Performance
24) In order to_ enhance ‘the’ probability of’ career success it is very important that individuals are
reactive.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 14
SUBJECT: Promoting Your Own Career
Test Bank Questions
In ‘the’ swirling mists of’ twilight, echoes of’ forgotten whispers danced ‘with_ ‘the’ reluctant shadows
that clung hesitantly to_ ‘the’ fading light. Beyond ‘the’ horizon, where dreams meld ‘with_ ‘the’
tapestry of’ reality, a silent breeze carried tales of’ yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of’
nonsensical charm through ‘the’ air. Leaves, painted ‘with_ ‘the’ hues of’ an undecided autumn,
fluttered without purpose, chasing ‘the’ elusive scent of’ rain yet to_ fall. Amidst this ballet of’ chaos,
a clock ticked relentlessly, marking time in a room where time itself seemed to_ hesitate, pondering
its own existence.
‘the’ sky, a canvas of’ brooding thoughts, shifted colors ‘with_ ‘the’ whims of’ a temperamental artist,
casting spells of’ indigo and’ hints of’ weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in ‘the’
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of’ a tune that no one could remember starting,
and’ yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of’ ‘the’ wind. Underneath ‘the’ canopy of’ a
bewildered moon, shadows whispered to_ ‘the’ stars, sharing secrets not meant for ‘the’ daylight,
crafting stories spun from’ ‘the’ fabric of’ ‘the’ fantastical and’ ‘the’ mundane, intertwined in an
endless waltz of’ ‘the’ beautifully absurd.
In ‘the’ swirling mists of’ twilight, echoes of’ forgotten whispers danced ‘with_ ‘the’ reluctant shadows
that clung hesitantly to_ ‘the’ fading light. Beyond ‘the’ horizon, where dreams meld ‘with_ ‘the’
tapestry of’ reality, a silent breeze carried tales of’ yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of’
nonsensical charm through ‘the’ air. Leaves, painted ‘with_ ‘the’ hues of’ an undecided autumn,
fluttered without purpose, chasing ‘the’ elusive scent of’ rain yet to_ fall. Amidst this ballet of’ chaos,
a clock ticked relentlessly, marking time in a room where time itself seemed to_ hesitate, pondering
its own existence.
‘the’ sky, a canvas of’ brooding thoughts, shifted colors ‘with_ ‘the’ whims of’ a temperamental artist,
casting spells of’ indigo and’ hints of’ weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in ‘the’
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of’ a tune that no one could remember starting,
and’ yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of’ ‘the’ wind. Underneath ‘the’ canopy of’ a
bewildered moon, shadows whispered to_ ‘the’ stars, sharing secrets not meant for ‘the’ daylight,
crafting stories spun from’ ‘the’ fabric of’ ‘the’ fantastical and’ ‘the’ mundane, intertwined in an
endless waltz of’ ‘the’ beautifully absurd.
Chap 1 Modern Management: A Digital Focus
1) Management positions have actually decreased since ‘the’ 1950s.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 4
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Task
,Management Concepts and’ Skills,Certo,11e 2
Test Bank Questions
2) Some people feel that managers actually receive too much in ‘the’ way of’ salary and’ benefits.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 4
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Task
3) Of’ ‘the’ ten highest paid executives in ‘the’ U.S., two are women.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 4
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Task
4) Men and’ women make up roughly ‘the’ same proportion of’ ‘the’ workforce, but men hold a
disproportionate number of’ higher paying jobs.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 4
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Task
5) ‘the’ role of’ managers is to_ guide organizations toward goal accomplishment.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 7
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Role of’ Management
6) Management is ‘the’ process of’ reaching organizational goals by working ‘with_ and’ through
people and’ other resources.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 7
SUBJECT: Defining Management
7) Influencing can be thought of’ as assigning ‘the’ tasks developed under ‘the’ planning function to_
various individuals or groups within ‘the’ organization.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 8
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Process: Management Functions
8) ‘the’ management process of’ controlling is also referred to_ as motivating, leadership, and’
directing.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 8
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Process: Management Functions
,Management Concepts and’ Skills,Certo,11e 3
Test Bank Questions
9) Planning involves choosing tasks that must be performed to_ attain organizational goals, outlining
how ‘the’ tasks must be performed, and’ indicating when they should be performed.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 8
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Management Process: Management Functions
10) Planning, organizing, influencing, and’ controlling need to_ be separated and’ investigated
individually.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 9
SUBJECT: Management Process and’ Goal Attainment
11) Organizational resources include monetary, human, raw materials, and’ capital.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 9
SUBJECT: Management and’ Organizational Resources
12) To_ be effective, a manager must simply understand how ‘the’ four management functions are
defined and’ related.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 3 Reference: 9
SUBJECT: Managerial Effectiveness
13) A manager who wastes resources to_ achieve organizational goals may be effective but
inefficient.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 10
SUBJECT: Managerial Efficiency
14) Managerial effectiveness is defined as ‘the’ degree to_ which organizational resources contribute
to_ productivity.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 10
SUBJECT: Managerial Efficiency
15) Managerial effectiveness is measured by ‘the’ extent to_ which ‘the’ manager achieves
organizational goals.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 10
SUBJECT: Management Effectiveness
16) If a manager is not reaching goals and’ is not wasting resources, he or she would most likely be
considered efficient and’ ineffective.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 3 Reference: 11
SUBJECT: Various Combinations of’ Managerial Effectiveness and’ Efficiency
, Management Concepts and’ Skills,Certo,11e 4
Test Bank Questions
17) Although managerial jobs vary from’ organization to_ organization, some activities (e.g. planning,
organizing, influencing, and’ controlling) are common to_ all organizations.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 11
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Universality of’ Management
18) Management principles apply only to_ businesses and’ not non profit organizations.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 11
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Universality of’ Management
19) ‘the’ statement that management principles are universal means that these principles apply to_
all types of’ organizations and’ organization levels.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 11
SUBJECT: ‘the’ Universality of’ Management
20) A career is non cumulative in nature.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 12
SUBJECT: Management Careers
21) ‘the’ stage in a career that is characterized by self analysis and’ ‘the’ exploration of’ different
types of’ available jobs is ‘the’ exploration stage.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 13
SUBJECT: Career Stages Life Stages and’ Performance
22) ‘the’ maintenance stage is ‘the’ second stage of’ career evolution and’ occurs when individuals
from’ about 25 to_ 45 years old start to_ become productive.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 13
SUBJECT: Career Stages Life Stages and’ Performance
23) Career plateauing normally occurs in ‘the’ maintenance stage of’ career evolution.
ANS: TRUE
Difficulty: 1 Reference: 13
SUBJECT: Career Stages Life Stages and’ Performance
24) In order to_ enhance ‘the’ probability of’ career success it is very important that individuals are
reactive.
ANS: FALSE
Difficulty: 2 Reference: 14
SUBJECT: Promoting Your Own Career
