MNGT 301- Chapter 1 Exam Questions &
Answers.
Which of the following statements describes an ideal manager?
A manager gets things done through other people.
A manager is personally responsible for departmental outcomes.
A manager focuses on personal achievement.
A manager is a specialist, not a generalist. - CORRECT ANSWER A manager gets things done through
other people.
A manager does all of the following except?
Spend time building relationships.
Offers feedback
Helps people do and be their best
Tries to be an individual winner. - CORRECT ANSWER Tries to be an individual winner.
Why are some managers unsuccessful?
They are generalists who have tasks carried out by employees.
They coordinate with others.
They are specialists who achieve goals individually.
They encourage teamwork. - CORRECT ANSWER They are specialists who achieve goals individually.
Which of the following traits indicate that Stephanie is good at time management in her new
management role?
Stephanie's work space is crowded and cluttered.
Stephanie uses breaks during work to see what friends are up to on social media.
During the work day, Stephanie does not know what to do next.
, Stephanie keeps a schedule for events, meetings, and deadlines. - CORRECT ANSWER Stephanie keeps a
schedule for events, meetings, and deadlines.
Which of the following are characteristics of a new manager having good time management skills?
When a colleague stops by to ask a question, you show him your new watch and talk about your watch
collection.
Not knowing what to do in between projects.
Looking for ways to increase task efficiency.
Taking on too many tasks. - CORRECT ANSWER Looking for ways to increase task efficiency.
Which of the following are characteristics of a new manager having poor time management skills?
Maintaining and updating records.
Keeping a schedule for events, meetings, and deadlines.
Volunteering for tasks that are not related to your job description.
Making good use of waiting time. - CORRECT ANSWER Volunteering for tasks that are not related to
your job description.
In which of the following ways do managers employ an empowering leadership style?
a. By keeping tabs on every detail of an employee's project
b. By keeping the status quo in their current environment
c. By monitoring employee work and behavior on a continuous basis
d. By recognizing and providing learning opportunities as needed - CORRECT ANSWER d. By recognizing
and providing learning opportunities as needed
John is the chief operating officer (CEO) at an advertising company. He conducts bi-weekly meetings
with his middle managers through which he motivates them and guides them to achieve their targets.
Additionally, John also meets new employees once every few months for general discussions and to
brief them about the company's policies and goals. In this case, John exhibits characteristics of the
_____ function of management to ensure organizational success.
a. planning
b. leading
c. organizing
Answers.
Which of the following statements describes an ideal manager?
A manager gets things done through other people.
A manager is personally responsible for departmental outcomes.
A manager focuses on personal achievement.
A manager is a specialist, not a generalist. - CORRECT ANSWER A manager gets things done through
other people.
A manager does all of the following except?
Spend time building relationships.
Offers feedback
Helps people do and be their best
Tries to be an individual winner. - CORRECT ANSWER Tries to be an individual winner.
Why are some managers unsuccessful?
They are generalists who have tasks carried out by employees.
They coordinate with others.
They are specialists who achieve goals individually.
They encourage teamwork. - CORRECT ANSWER They are specialists who achieve goals individually.
Which of the following traits indicate that Stephanie is good at time management in her new
management role?
Stephanie's work space is crowded and cluttered.
Stephanie uses breaks during work to see what friends are up to on social media.
During the work day, Stephanie does not know what to do next.
, Stephanie keeps a schedule for events, meetings, and deadlines. - CORRECT ANSWER Stephanie keeps a
schedule for events, meetings, and deadlines.
Which of the following are characteristics of a new manager having good time management skills?
When a colleague stops by to ask a question, you show him your new watch and talk about your watch
collection.
Not knowing what to do in between projects.
Looking for ways to increase task efficiency.
Taking on too many tasks. - CORRECT ANSWER Looking for ways to increase task efficiency.
Which of the following are characteristics of a new manager having poor time management skills?
Maintaining and updating records.
Keeping a schedule for events, meetings, and deadlines.
Volunteering for tasks that are not related to your job description.
Making good use of waiting time. - CORRECT ANSWER Volunteering for tasks that are not related to
your job description.
In which of the following ways do managers employ an empowering leadership style?
a. By keeping tabs on every detail of an employee's project
b. By keeping the status quo in their current environment
c. By monitoring employee work and behavior on a continuous basis
d. By recognizing and providing learning opportunities as needed - CORRECT ANSWER d. By recognizing
and providing learning opportunities as needed
John is the chief operating officer (CEO) at an advertising company. He conducts bi-weekly meetings
with his middle managers through which he motivates them and guides them to achieve their targets.
Additionally, John also meets new employees once every few months for general discussions and to
brief them about the company's policies and goals. In this case, John exhibits characteristics of the
_____ function of management to ensure organizational success.
a. planning
b. leading
c. organizing
