TEST BANK
PRINCIPLE OF MANAGEMENT 14TH EDITION (PEARSON,
2017) BY STEPHEN P. ROBBINS AND MARY A. COULTER,
ISBN NO; 9780134527604, ALL 18 CHAPTERS COVERED
Page 1 of 625
, Test Bank for Principle of Management 14th Edition (Pearson, 2017) by Stephen P. Robbins and
Mary A. Coulter, Isbn no; 9780134527604, all 18 Chapters Covered
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: Introduction to Management
1.Managers and You in the Workplace
Part II: Basics of Managing in Today’s Workplace
2. Making Decisions
3. Influence of the External Environment and the Organization’s Culture
4. Managing in a Global Environment
5. Managing Diversity
6. Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics
7. Managing Change and Disruptive Innovation
Part III: Planning
8. Foundations of Planning
9. Managing Strategy
10. Entrepreneurial Ventures
Part IV: Organizing
11. Designing Organizational Structure
12. Managing Human Resources
13. Managing Groups and Teams
Part V: Leading
14. Managing Communication
15. Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior
16. Motivating Employees
17. Being an Effective Leader
Part VI: Controlling
18. Controlling People and Operations
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, Test Bank for Principle of Management 14th Edition (Pearson, 2017) by Stephen P. Robbins and
Mary A. Coulter, Isbn no; 9780134527604, all 18 Chapters Covered
Management, 14e, Global Edition (Robbins/Coulter)
Chapter 1 Managers and You in the Workplace
1) Time should be considered a(n) resource.
A) abundant
B) diminishing
C) limited
D) renewable Answer: C Diff: 2
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Concept
2) One method to become more efficient in managing your time is to .
A) classify each activity or task as A, B, or C
B) schedule more in one day than you can reasonably expect to finish
C) enlist the aid of a management coach to keep you on task
D) shorten deadlines so you will be pressed to complete tasks early Answer: A
Diff: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Concept
3) Technology makes it easier to stay connected but .
A) there is always the risk of security breaches and the theft of information necessary for
good time management practices
B) it raises expectations on the part of those to whom we are connected
C) technology fails, batteries lose power, and their effectiveness wanes
D) it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stay on task Answer: D
Diff: 2
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Critical thinking
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, 4) In today's workplace, .
A) women are more likely than men to be promoted into management
B) many employees perform work that in the past was considered managerial activities
C) women tend to be more effective supervisors than men
D) most organizations have eliminated the title of manager Answer: B
Diff: 2
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Concept
5) Because this is her first job, Melanie was unclear about what managers actually do.
Fortunately her training materials explained that a manager's job focuses on .
A) performing clerical duties
B) personal achievement
C) helping others accomplish their work goals
D) supervising groups rather than individual employees Answer: C
Diff: 2
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Application
6) An individual who works with and through other people by coordinating their work
activities in order to accomplish organizational goals is .
A) an assembly line worker
B) a laborer
C) a manager
D) a salesperson Answer: C Diff: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Concept
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PRINCIPLE OF MANAGEMENT 14TH EDITION (PEARSON,
2017) BY STEPHEN P. ROBBINS AND MARY A. COULTER,
ISBN NO; 9780134527604, ALL 18 CHAPTERS COVERED
Page 1 of 625
, Test Bank for Principle of Management 14th Edition (Pearson, 2017) by Stephen P. Robbins and
Mary A. Coulter, Isbn no; 9780134527604, all 18 Chapters Covered
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: Introduction to Management
1.Managers and You in the Workplace
Part II: Basics of Managing in Today’s Workplace
2. Making Decisions
3. Influence of the External Environment and the Organization’s Culture
4. Managing in a Global Environment
5. Managing Diversity
6. Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics
7. Managing Change and Disruptive Innovation
Part III: Planning
8. Foundations of Planning
9. Managing Strategy
10. Entrepreneurial Ventures
Part IV: Organizing
11. Designing Organizational Structure
12. Managing Human Resources
13. Managing Groups and Teams
Part V: Leading
14. Managing Communication
15. Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior
16. Motivating Employees
17. Being an Effective Leader
Part VI: Controlling
18. Controlling People and Operations
Page 2 of 625
, Test Bank for Principle of Management 14th Edition (Pearson, 2017) by Stephen P. Robbins and
Mary A. Coulter, Isbn no; 9780134527604, all 18 Chapters Covered
Management, 14e, Global Edition (Robbins/Coulter)
Chapter 1 Managers and You in the Workplace
1) Time should be considered a(n) resource.
A) abundant
B) diminishing
C) limited
D) renewable Answer: C Diff: 2
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Concept
2) One method to become more efficient in managing your time is to .
A) classify each activity or task as A, B, or C
B) schedule more in one day than you can reasonably expect to finish
C) enlist the aid of a management coach to keep you on task
D) shorten deadlines so you will be pressed to complete tasks early Answer: A
Diff: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Concept
3) Technology makes it easier to stay connected but .
A) there is always the risk of security breaches and the theft of information necessary for
good time management practices
B) it raises expectations on the part of those to whom we are connected
C) technology fails, batteries lose power, and their effectiveness wanes
D) it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stay on task Answer: D
Diff: 2
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Critical thinking
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, 4) In today's workplace, .
A) women are more likely than men to be promoted into management
B) many employees perform work that in the past was considered managerial activities
C) women tend to be more effective supervisors than men
D) most organizations have eliminated the title of manager Answer: B
Diff: 2
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Concept
5) Because this is her first job, Melanie was unclear about what managers actually do.
Fortunately her training materials explained that a manager's job focuses on .
A) performing clerical duties
B) personal achievement
C) helping others accomplish their work goals
D) supervising groups rather than individual employees Answer: C
Diff: 2
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Application
6) An individual who works with and through other people by coordinating their work
activities in order to accomplish organizational goals is .
A) an assembly line worker
B) a laborer
C) a manager
D) a salesperson Answer: C Diff: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage your
time
Classification: Concept
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