Mintzberg Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

(1) What stages do groups pass through? 1. Idea generation, implementation and termination. 2. Introduction, high productivity and decline. 3. Initiation, evolution, maturation and decline. 4. Forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning. (2) How would you describe a work group? 1. A group whose individual efforts result in a performance that is greater than the sum of the individual inputs. 2. A group that primarily interacts to share information and to make decision...

BU288- OB Midterm 1 Testbank questions with correct answers 1) The most important goal of virtually all organizations is A) employee development. B) profit. C) increased productivity. D) survival. E) cost reduction. Correct Answer-D 2) Organization survival is often dependent on how well the organization can adapt. Which of the following behaviours on the part of individuals is necessary for the organization to survive? A) Being innovative. B) Being motivated to join and remain with...

Strategy examples from the video shown in class? correct answers Be the low-cost provider Pursue a global strategy Unravel competition * ^ not strategies at all (strategy is merely a buzz word) Stratego correct answers the art of the general ("the art of war" specific to the general) *the goal is to win* A strategic business strategy is to correct answers develop a series of complex tactics Good strategy answers these questions: correct answers 1. Where do we compete? 2. What uni...

Principles of Management Study Set Questions and Correct Answers The four contemporary functions of management are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. - Answer-FALSE Determining who reports to whom is part of the controlling function of management. - Answer-FALSE Directing and motivating are part of the controlling function of management. - Answer- FALSE When a manager performs the controlling function of management, he must monitor and evaluate performance. - Answer-TRUE ...

MNGT 4800 Exam 1 questions with 100% correct answers 2024 Strategic Management - answer--examines how actions and events involving executives, firms, and industries influence performance Henry Mintzberg: 5 Ps of STRATEGY - answer--plan ploy pattern position perspective plan - answer--a consciously-intended course of action to deal with a situation ploy - answer--a specific "maneuver" intended to outwit a competitor pattern - answer--a consistent stream of action positio...

Internal and external analysis is found in: a. BCG Growth-Share Matrix b. MECE c. Balance Scorecard d. ERP and CRM analysis e. SWOT - ANSWER-e. SWOT One the ways (term(s) or word(s) Mintzberg described the world of a manager was (were): a. linear b. two of the answers are correct c. all three answers are correct d. typology e. myths - ANSWER-b. two of the answers are correct -- typology and myths One of the barriers to successful emotional intelligence discussed in class was:...

BMGT364 Midterm Exam Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+ Mintzberg management functions Planning Organizing Leading Controlling (CLOP: controlling, leading, organizing, planning) Defining goals, establishing strategy, and developing plans to coordinate activities Planning Determining what needs to be done, how it will be done, and who is to do it organizing motivating, leading, and any other actions involved in dealing with people Leading monitoring activities to ensure that the...

Define management - -pursuit of organizational goals efficiently and effectively by -integrating the work of people by -planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the organization's resources What are the rewards of being an exceptional manager? - -higher salary -nicer/bigger office -more benefits (health care, etc.) What would I actually do as a manager? (4 things) - Plan, Organize, Lead, Control What are 7 challenges I can look forward to as a manager? - 1. managing for competitive...

Eatright Prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass according to mintzberg, what are the management roles in the decisional category - Answer- entrepreneur disturbance handler resource allocator negotiator according to mintzberg, what are the managerial roles in the informational category - Answer- monitor disseminator spokesperson according to mintzberg what are the managerial roles in the interpersonal category - Answer- figurehead leader liason a coffee shop reported yearly sales of $...

If a sales department supervisor is held accountable by a middle manager for the departments performance, on whom is the department supervisor dependent in making this performance possible? correct answers Department sales persons The management function of __________ is being activated when a bookstore manager measures daily sales in the magazine department and compares them with daily sales targets? correct answers Controlling The process of building and maintaining good working relation...