Test Bank For Management: A Practical Introduction
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1) In management, being effective means using resources wisely and cost-effectively.
⊚ true
⊚ false
2) In management, being effective means using resources wisely and cost-effectively.
⊚ true
⊚ false
3) Deshi manages a popular beachfront eatery. When Deshi is setting employee schedules,
assigning sections and work responsibilities, and ordering extra inventory, he is engaged in
the leading function of the management process.
⊚ true
⊚ false
4) As the manager of a popular beachfront eatery, Franco sets employee schedules, assigns
sections and work responsibilities, and orders inventory. Franco is engaged in the planning
function of the management process.
⊚ true
⊚ false
5) Juliana, a regional director for a national chain of dental clinics, is comparing the goals of the
clinics in her region with their recent sales. She identifies three clinics that are
underperforming, and she schedules meetings with those managers to discuss corrective
action. Juliana is engaged in the controlling management function.
⊚ true
⊚ false
6) Juliana, a regional director for a national chain of dental clinics, is comparing the goals of the
clinics in her region with their recent sales. She identifies three clinics that are
underperforming, and she schedules meetings with those managers to discuss corrective
action. Juliana is engaged in the controlling management function.
⊚ true
⊚ false
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7) As a manager of a high-end jewelry design brand, Reyhan makes strategic long-term
decisions about his company’s overall direction. In addition, he creates the overall corporate
goals, policies, and strategies. In light of these tasks, Reyhan must be a middle manager.
⊚ true
⊚ false
8) As a manager of a high-end jewelry design brand, Marvin makes strategic long-term
decisions about his company’s overall direction. In addition, he creates and directs the
corporate strategies. In light of these tasks, Marvin must be a middle manager.
⊚ true
⊚ false
9) Breyona is a district manager who oversees several store managers in a national children’s
clothing retail chain. Breyona reports directly to the vice president of marketing, a member of
top management. Breyona is a middle manager.
⊚ true
⊚ false
10) Shelby is a district manager who oversees several store managers in a national toy and games
retail chain. Shelby reports directly to the vice president of marketing, a member of top
management, meaning that Shelby is a middle manager.
⊚ true
⊚ false
11) Mintzberg concluded that managers play three broad types of roles: interpersonal, analytical,
and critical.
⊚ true
⊚ false
12) Mintzberg concluded that managers play three broad types of roles: interpersonal, analytical,
and critical.
⊚ true
⊚ false
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13) Human skills consist of the ability to think analytically, to visualize an organization as a
whole, and to understand how the parts work together.
⊚ true
⊚ false
14) Human skills consist of the ability to think analytically, to visualize an organization as a
whole, and to understand how the parts work together.
⊚ true
⊚ false
15) Organizations can gain a competitive advantage simply by selling products and services at a
lower price than competitors.
⊚ true
⊚ false
16) Organizations can readily gain a competitive advantage by selling products and services at a
lower price than competitors.
⊚ true
⊚ false
17) Robert is implementing a new project management system at his organization. The system
will allow his company to more efficiently deliver their services. Based on this information,
Robert is able to both manage for competitive advantage and ethical standards.
⊚ true
⊚ false
18) Benton owns and operates a home renovation service. He recently adopted a project
management software program that will improve his ability to efficiently deliver services.
Based on this information, Benton is actively managing for both competitive advantage and
ethical standards.
⊚ true
⊚ false
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19) Ari wanted to improve his career readiness and identified some competencies he wanted to
develop. He decided to significantly overhaul his daily routines so he could quickly improve
these competencies. Based on what you know about the process for managing career
readiness, Ari most likely will struggle to develop his chosen competencies.
⊚ true
⊚ false
20) Griffin wanted to improve his career readiness and identified some competencies he wanted
to develop. He completely overhauled his daily routines so he could quickly improve these
competencies. Based on what you know about the process for managing career readiness,
Griffin most likely will struggle to develop his chosen competencies.
⊚ true
⊚ false
21) Which one of the following is one way to think about management?
A) the art of efficiency and effectiveness
B) the science of helping people
C) the synergy of accomplishing things
D) the art of getting things done through people
22) Which one of the following is one way to think about management?
A) the art of efficiency and effectiveness
B) the science of helping people
C) the science of selling things for more than they cost to make
D) the art of getting things done through people
23) At Rita’s restaurant 'Ritas + Tacos, employees work together to achieve the company’s goals
and purposes. Rita’s 'Ritas + Tacos is a(n)
A) ad hoc team.
B) organization.
C) visionary.
D) user of stretch goals.
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Chapter 01
1) In management, being effective means using resources wisely and cost-effectively.
⊚ true
⊚ false
2) In management, being effective means using resources wisely and cost-effectively.
⊚ true
⊚ false
3) Deshi manages a popular beachfront eatery. When Deshi is setting employee schedules,
assigning sections and work responsibilities, and ordering extra inventory, he is engaged in
the leading function of the management process.
⊚ true
⊚ false
4) As the manager of a popular beachfront eatery, Franco sets employee schedules, assigns
sections and work responsibilities, and orders inventory. Franco is engaged in the planning
function of the management process.
⊚ true
⊚ false
5) Juliana, a regional director for a national chain of dental clinics, is comparing the goals of the
clinics in her region with their recent sales. She identifies three clinics that are
underperforming, and she schedules meetings with those managers to discuss corrective
action. Juliana is engaged in the controlling management function.
⊚ true
⊚ false
6) Juliana, a regional director for a national chain of dental clinics, is comparing the goals of the
clinics in her region with their recent sales. She identifies three clinics that are
underperforming, and she schedules meetings with those managers to discuss corrective
action. Juliana is engaged in the controlling management function.
⊚ true
⊚ false
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,Test Bank For Management: A Practical Introduction
Chapter 01
7) As a manager of a high-end jewelry design brand, Reyhan makes strategic long-term
decisions about his company’s overall direction. In addition, he creates the overall corporate
goals, policies, and strategies. In light of these tasks, Reyhan must be a middle manager.
⊚ true
⊚ false
8) As a manager of a high-end jewelry design brand, Marvin makes strategic long-term
decisions about his company’s overall direction. In addition, he creates and directs the
corporate strategies. In light of these tasks, Marvin must be a middle manager.
⊚ true
⊚ false
9) Breyona is a district manager who oversees several store managers in a national children’s
clothing retail chain. Breyona reports directly to the vice president of marketing, a member of
top management. Breyona is a middle manager.
⊚ true
⊚ false
10) Shelby is a district manager who oversees several store managers in a national toy and games
retail chain. Shelby reports directly to the vice president of marketing, a member of top
management, meaning that Shelby is a middle manager.
⊚ true
⊚ false
11) Mintzberg concluded that managers play three broad types of roles: interpersonal, analytical,
and critical.
⊚ true
⊚ false
12) Mintzberg concluded that managers play three broad types of roles: interpersonal, analytical,
and critical.
⊚ true
⊚ false
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,Test Bank For Management: A Practical Introduction
Chapter 01
13) Human skills consist of the ability to think analytically, to visualize an organization as a
whole, and to understand how the parts work together.
⊚ true
⊚ false
14) Human skills consist of the ability to think analytically, to visualize an organization as a
whole, and to understand how the parts work together.
⊚ true
⊚ false
15) Organizations can gain a competitive advantage simply by selling products and services at a
lower price than competitors.
⊚ true
⊚ false
16) Organizations can readily gain a competitive advantage by selling products and services at a
lower price than competitors.
⊚ true
⊚ false
17) Robert is implementing a new project management system at his organization. The system
will allow his company to more efficiently deliver their services. Based on this information,
Robert is able to both manage for competitive advantage and ethical standards.
⊚ true
⊚ false
18) Benton owns and operates a home renovation service. He recently adopted a project
management software program that will improve his ability to efficiently deliver services.
Based on this information, Benton is actively managing for both competitive advantage and
ethical standards.
⊚ true
⊚ false
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, Test Bank For Management: A Practical Introduction
Chapter 01
19) Ari wanted to improve his career readiness and identified some competencies he wanted to
develop. He decided to significantly overhaul his daily routines so he could quickly improve
these competencies. Based on what you know about the process for managing career
readiness, Ari most likely will struggle to develop his chosen competencies.
⊚ true
⊚ false
20) Griffin wanted to improve his career readiness and identified some competencies he wanted
to develop. He completely overhauled his daily routines so he could quickly improve these
competencies. Based on what you know about the process for managing career readiness,
Griffin most likely will struggle to develop his chosen competencies.
⊚ true
⊚ false
21) Which one of the following is one way to think about management?
A) the art of efficiency and effectiveness
B) the science of helping people
C) the synergy of accomplishing things
D) the art of getting things done through people
22) Which one of the following is one way to think about management?
A) the art of efficiency and effectiveness
B) the science of helping people
C) the science of selling things for more than they cost to make
D) the art of getting things done through people
23) At Rita’s restaurant 'Ritas + Tacos, employees work together to achieve the company’s goals
and purposes. Rita’s 'Ritas + Tacos is a(n)
A) ad hoc team.
B) organization.
C) visionary.
D) user of stretch goals.
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