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,z Management, 15e, Global Edition (Robbins/Coulter) Chapter
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z 1 Managers and You in the Workplace
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1) Time should be considered a(n)
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A) abundant
B) diminishing
C) limited
D) renewable
Answer: C D
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iff: 2 z
AACSB: Analytical thinking z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept z
2) One method to become more efficient in managing your time is to
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A) classify each activity or task as A, B, or C
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B) schedule more in one day than you can reasonably expect to finish
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C) enlist the aid of a management coach to keep you on task
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D) shorten deadlines so you will be pressed to complete tasks early A
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nswer: A z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Application of knowledge z z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept z
3) Technology makes it easier to stay connected but z . z z z z z z z
A) there is always the risk of security breaches and the theft of information necessary for good tim
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e management practices
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B) it raises expectations on the part of those to whom we are connected
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C) technology fails, batteries lose power, and their effectiveness wanes
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D) it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stay on task A
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nswer: D z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Reflective thinking z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Critical thinking z z
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,4) In today's workplace,
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A) women are more likely than men to be promoted into management
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B) many employees perform work that in the past was considered managerial activities
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C) women tend to be more effective supervisors than men
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D) most organizations have eliminated the title of manager A
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nswer: B z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Reflective thinking z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept z
5) Because this is her first job, Melanie was unclear about what managers actually do. For
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tunately her training materials explained that a manager's job focuses on
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A) performing clerical duties z z
B) personal achievement z
C) helping others accomplish their work goals
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D) supervising groups rather than individual employees z z z z z z
Answer: C z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application z
6) An individual who works with and through other people by coordinating their work activities in
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order to accomplish organizational goals is
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A) an assembly line worker
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B) a laborer
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C) a manager
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D) a salesperson
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Answer: C Diff z z
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AACSB: Reflective thinking z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept z
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, 7) As part of the orientation for her internship, Rebecca was informed that
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are the people who direct the activities of others in an organization.
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A) directors
B) managers
C) subordinates
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Answer: B Diff z z
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AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application z
8) The organizational chart shows titles such as front-
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zhas a z z .
A) traditional committee structure z z
B) traditional pyramid structure z z
C) modern matrix structure z z
D) flexible structure z z
Answer: B z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application z
9) First-line managers are typically those who z . z z z z z
A) perform the same work as the people they manage but earn more money
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B) are typically involved with producing the organization's products or providing its service
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C) are at the top of the organizational chart
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D) are the first persons new hires meet
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Answer: B z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Application of knowledge z z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Analytical z
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Copyright © 2018 Pearson Education, Ltd.
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,z Management, 15e, Global Edition (Robbins/Coulter) Chapter
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z 1 Managers and You in the Workplace
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1) Time should be considered a(n)
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A) abundant
B) diminishing
C) limited
D) renewable
Answer: C D
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iff: 2 z
AACSB: Analytical thinking z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept z
2) One method to become more efficient in managing your time is to
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A) classify each activity or task as A, B, or C
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B) schedule more in one day than you can reasonably expect to finish
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C) enlist the aid of a management coach to keep you on task
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D) shorten deadlines so you will be pressed to complete tasks early A
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nswer: A z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Application of knowledge z z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept z
3) Technology makes it easier to stay connected but z . z z z z z z z
A) there is always the risk of security breaches and the theft of information necessary for good tim
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e management practices
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B) it raises expectations on the part of those to whom we are connected
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C) technology fails, batteries lose power, and their effectiveness wanes
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D) it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stay on task A
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nswer: D z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Reflective thinking z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Critical thinking z z
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,4) In today's workplace,
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A) women are more likely than men to be promoted into management
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B) many employees perform work that in the past was considered managerial activities
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C) women tend to be more effective supervisors than men
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D) most organizations have eliminated the title of manager A
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nswer: B z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Reflective thinking z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept z
5) Because this is her first job, Melanie was unclear about what managers actually do. For
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tunately her training materials explained that a manager's job focuses on
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A) performing clerical duties z z
B) personal achievement z
C) helping others accomplish their work goals
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D) supervising groups rather than individual employees z z z z z z
Answer: C z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application z
6) An individual who works with and through other people by coordinating their work activities in
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order to accomplish organizational goals is
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A) an assembly line worker
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B) a laborer
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C) a manager
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D) a salesperson
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AACSB: Reflective thinking z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Concept z
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, 7) As part of the orientation for her internship, Rebecca was informed that
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are the people who direct the activities of others in an organization.
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A) directors
B) managers
C) subordinates
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Answer: B Diff z z
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AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application z
8) The organizational chart shows titles such as front-
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zhas a z z .
A) traditional committee structure z z
B) traditional pyramid structure z z
C) modern matrix structure z z
D) flexible structure z z
Answer: B z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Application z
9) First-line managers are typically those who z . z z z z z
A) perform the same work as the people they manage but earn more money
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B) are typically involved with producing the organization's products or providing its service
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C) are at the top of the organizational chart
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D) are the first persons new hires meet
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Answer: B z
Diff: 2 z
AACSB: Application of knowledge z z z
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your time
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Classification: Analytical z
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