MGT 5500 TEST 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
James has just graduated from college and is eager to start his career. Since he is still
young, he finds that taking risks to advance his career is exciting and an opportunity to
develop his knowledge and skills. As he considers his job offers, which of the following
work values will James weigh more heavily in making his career choice?
A. Autonomy
B. Recognition and Support
C. Affiliation
D. Stimulation and Challenge - Answers :Stimulation and Challenge
Greg is the current CEO of SENCO Inc. He has a reputation of being brutally honest
with his employees and snapping at any moment. He is thought to be extremely
unpredictable and intimidating among the workplace, but the company always manages
to finish on top of their respective industry year after year. From the outside perspective,
they are a very admirable company that many people would love to work for, but maybe
they don't know all of the information? Which of the following would NOT be a result of
Greg keeping his employees on the edge?
A. Increased stress, productivity and performances in the short run
B. Work alienation and attrition
C. Increased trust
D. A decrease in performance and productivity in the long run - Answers :Increased
Trust
Barbara has been ranked in Forbes top 100 CEO's for 3 consecutive years. She is
known for her grit, no nonsense attitude and ability to ride out the peaks and valleys of
leading a large tech company. She is also known for being extraordinarily gifted at
listening to her employees and for having empathy when personal crises happen in their
lives. According to Daniel Goleman's article, What Makes A Leader, is Barbara a
successful leader?
A. Yes, Barbara's grit makes a fabulous leader according to Daniel Goleman
B. Yes, it is Barbara's softer skills such as listening and empathy that show her true
leadership
C. No, Barbara showed no leadership qualities the description
D. No, Barbara showed lack of vision and weakness by listening to her employees -
Answers :Yes, it is Barbara's softer skills such as listening and empathy that show her
true leadership
Richardson struggled with the transition to her new management position. What was
one factor that interfered with her Performance-outcome expectancy?
A. Not having strong Spanish skills
B. Focusing on personal performance
C. Waiting for someone to notice her hard work
, D. Not asking for help from her new boss - Answers :Waiting for someone to notice her
hard work
You have been appointed as manager of Manchester United shortly after a
disappointing tenure the club had experienced with David Moyes, the successor to Sir
Alex Ferguson. What is the most important skill that Sir Alex Ferguson had that would
translate to better team performance that would be consistent for years?
A. Emotional Intelligence
B. Harsh Punishments
C. Giving others Internal Motivation
D. A and C - Answers :A and C
What is the best style of leadership?
A. Direct approach
B. None; there is no best style of leadership
C. Affiliative approach
D. Pacesetting - Answers :B
Amazons employees are said to be anxious, nervous, over-worked, and constantly
trying to outperform peers. What impact can this have on the company?
A. Increased commitment between employees
B. Creativity in projects
C. Promoted relationship building
D. Alienation of employees and decreased performance - Answers :D
What is one tactic Sir Alex Ferguson did NOT employ that helped him become so
successful?
A. Motivate players with the promise of titles and trophies
B. Focus on building players instead of buying developed ones
C. Treating all players as equals
D. Approach and coach each player as an individual - Answers :A
Sara has a high-stress management position. During the weekend she takes time to
decompress and focus on self-care. She practices meditation, baking, and doing other
things she loves. Sara believes this behavior improves her management decisions.
Sara is using ____ to improve her managerial self-awareness.
A. Team Management
B. Networking
C. self-management
D. internal motivation - Answers :C
You just got hired as a manager in a new office. You want make sure you get off on the
right foot with your employees. You should do all of the following except:
A. Announce a team meeting the day before it is to be held
B. Get to know each of your team members personally
C. Ask your boss how to effectively manage a team and perform your duties
James has just graduated from college and is eager to start his career. Since he is still
young, he finds that taking risks to advance his career is exciting and an opportunity to
develop his knowledge and skills. As he considers his job offers, which of the following
work values will James weigh more heavily in making his career choice?
A. Autonomy
B. Recognition and Support
C. Affiliation
D. Stimulation and Challenge - Answers :Stimulation and Challenge
Greg is the current CEO of SENCO Inc. He has a reputation of being brutally honest
with his employees and snapping at any moment. He is thought to be extremely
unpredictable and intimidating among the workplace, but the company always manages
to finish on top of their respective industry year after year. From the outside perspective,
they are a very admirable company that many people would love to work for, but maybe
they don't know all of the information? Which of the following would NOT be a result of
Greg keeping his employees on the edge?
A. Increased stress, productivity and performances in the short run
B. Work alienation and attrition
C. Increased trust
D. A decrease in performance and productivity in the long run - Answers :Increased
Trust
Barbara has been ranked in Forbes top 100 CEO's for 3 consecutive years. She is
known for her grit, no nonsense attitude and ability to ride out the peaks and valleys of
leading a large tech company. She is also known for being extraordinarily gifted at
listening to her employees and for having empathy when personal crises happen in their
lives. According to Daniel Goleman's article, What Makes A Leader, is Barbara a
successful leader?
A. Yes, Barbara's grit makes a fabulous leader according to Daniel Goleman
B. Yes, it is Barbara's softer skills such as listening and empathy that show her true
leadership
C. No, Barbara showed no leadership qualities the description
D. No, Barbara showed lack of vision and weakness by listening to her employees -
Answers :Yes, it is Barbara's softer skills such as listening and empathy that show her
true leadership
Richardson struggled with the transition to her new management position. What was
one factor that interfered with her Performance-outcome expectancy?
A. Not having strong Spanish skills
B. Focusing on personal performance
C. Waiting for someone to notice her hard work
, D. Not asking for help from her new boss - Answers :Waiting for someone to notice her
hard work
You have been appointed as manager of Manchester United shortly after a
disappointing tenure the club had experienced with David Moyes, the successor to Sir
Alex Ferguson. What is the most important skill that Sir Alex Ferguson had that would
translate to better team performance that would be consistent for years?
A. Emotional Intelligence
B. Harsh Punishments
C. Giving others Internal Motivation
D. A and C - Answers :A and C
What is the best style of leadership?
A. Direct approach
B. None; there is no best style of leadership
C. Affiliative approach
D. Pacesetting - Answers :B
Amazons employees are said to be anxious, nervous, over-worked, and constantly
trying to outperform peers. What impact can this have on the company?
A. Increased commitment between employees
B. Creativity in projects
C. Promoted relationship building
D. Alienation of employees and decreased performance - Answers :D
What is one tactic Sir Alex Ferguson did NOT employ that helped him become so
successful?
A. Motivate players with the promise of titles and trophies
B. Focus on building players instead of buying developed ones
C. Treating all players as equals
D. Approach and coach each player as an individual - Answers :A
Sara has a high-stress management position. During the weekend she takes time to
decompress and focus on self-care. She practices meditation, baking, and doing other
things she loves. Sara believes this behavior improves her management decisions.
Sara is using ____ to improve her managerial self-awareness.
A. Team Management
B. Networking
C. self-management
D. internal motivation - Answers :C
You just got hired as a manager in a new office. You want make sure you get off on the
right foot with your employees. You should do all of the following except:
A. Announce a team meeting the day before it is to be held
B. Get to know each of your team members personally
C. Ask your boss how to effectively manage a team and perform your duties
