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Principles of Management Exam 1 KSU Questions
And Answers Verified 100% Correct!!
Management - (answers)1) The pursuit of organizational goals efficiently and
effectively by 2) integrating the work of people through 3) planning, organizing,
leading, and controlling the organization's resources (POLC)
Effective - (answers)to achieve results, to make the right decisions and
successfully carry them out so that they achieve the organization's goals
Efficient - (answers)to use resources - people, money, raw materials, etc. - wisely
and cost effectively
Management would be easy if everyone you managed was: - (answers)-hard
working
-collaborative
-had a great attitude
-was very talented
Planning - (answers)you set goals and decide how to achieve them
Organizing - (answers)you arrange tasks, people, and other resources to
accomplish the work
Leading - (answers)you motivate, direct, and otherwise influence people to work
hard to achieve the organization's goals
Controlling - (answers)you monitor performance, compare it with goals, and take
corrective action as needed
Laura runs a sales and expense report at the end of each work day. Which
management function is she performing? - (answers)controlling
Multiplier Effect - (answers)your influence on the organization is multiplied far
beyond the results that can be achieved by just one person acting alone
7 challenges of being a manager - (answers)1) managing for competitive
advantage
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2) managing for diversity and inclusion
3) managing for globalization
4) managing for information technology
5) managing for sustainability
6) managing for sustainability
7) managing for your own happiness
Number one reason for manager failure - (answers)ineffective communication
skills
Levels of management - (answers)top, middle, first-line, nonmanagerial personnel
Functional manager - (answers)responsible for one organizational activity
General manager - (answers)responsible for several organizational activities
The day of a manager - (answers)-take on complexity
-long hours at intense pace
-verbal communication is key
Three skills exceptional managers need - (answers)1) technical (more important
for entry level)
2) conceptual (more important for top managers)
3) human
Interpersonal roles - (answers)must be a:
-figurehead
-leader
-liaison
Informational roles - (answers)must:
-monitor
-disseminate information
Decisional roles - (answers)must be:
-an entrepreneur
-a disturbance handler
Principles of Management Exam 1 KSU Questions
And Answers Verified 100% Correct!!
Management - (answers)1) The pursuit of organizational goals efficiently and
effectively by 2) integrating the work of people through 3) planning, organizing,
leading, and controlling the organization's resources (POLC)
Effective - (answers)to achieve results, to make the right decisions and
successfully carry them out so that they achieve the organization's goals
Efficient - (answers)to use resources - people, money, raw materials, etc. - wisely
and cost effectively
Management would be easy if everyone you managed was: - (answers)-hard
working
-collaborative
-had a great attitude
-was very talented
Planning - (answers)you set goals and decide how to achieve them
Organizing - (answers)you arrange tasks, people, and other resources to
accomplish the work
Leading - (answers)you motivate, direct, and otherwise influence people to work
hard to achieve the organization's goals
Controlling - (answers)you monitor performance, compare it with goals, and take
corrective action as needed
Laura runs a sales and expense report at the end of each work day. Which
management function is she performing? - (answers)controlling
Multiplier Effect - (answers)your influence on the organization is multiplied far
beyond the results that can be achieved by just one person acting alone
7 challenges of being a manager - (answers)1) managing for competitive
advantage
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2) managing for diversity and inclusion
3) managing for globalization
4) managing for information technology
5) managing for sustainability
6) managing for sustainability
7) managing for your own happiness
Number one reason for manager failure - (answers)ineffective communication
skills
Levels of management - (answers)top, middle, first-line, nonmanagerial personnel
Functional manager - (answers)responsible for one organizational activity
General manager - (answers)responsible for several organizational activities
The day of a manager - (answers)-take on complexity
-long hours at intense pace
-verbal communication is key
Three skills exceptional managers need - (answers)1) technical (more important
for entry level)
2) conceptual (more important for top managers)
3) human
Interpersonal roles - (answers)must be a:
-figurehead
-leader
-liaison
Informational roles - (answers)must:
-monitor
-disseminate information
Decisional roles - (answers)must be:
-an entrepreneur
-a disturbance handler
