MGMT 310 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. In terms of change, what do modern managers need to know?: Managers must adapt to
change to stay competitive.
2. The marketing manager of a luxury leather goods firm told the executive
management team, "We must move out of our comfort zone. That means oper- ating
globally." What would be the primary reason for this statement?: increased opportunities for
growth
3. When he was promoted to supervisor, Cain's old manager advised him, "You not
only must meet your goals, you must also manage your costs and keep them down
by being more . That means using your resources
wise- ly.": eflcient
4. In the context of the classical approaches to management, empha
systematic management
5. is a planning activity.: Analyzing current situations
6. Brandon is an entry-level accountant with outstanding credentials and at- titude.
However, his manager constantly chastises him and micromanages his work. In the
context of McGregor's Theory X, what might happen if the manager persists in this
behavior?: Brandon will begin acting in a lazy, unmotivated way, in need of tight supervision.
7. "In our business, Blank is the name of the game," said the sales
manager for a national delivery service. "That means that we have to execute,
respond, and deliver results more rapidly than our competitors.": speed
8. As a senior executive, Diego made an official statement at the union meeting after a
rumor circulated about potential layoffs at the plant. In this instance, Diego is serving
in the Blank managerial role.: spokesperson
9. A regional manager adheres to Peter Drucker's management theory. He assigns
his management team to read about Drucker's methods prior to a com- petitive strategy
1/5
, workshop. What does he expect his managers to learn?: how to set specific goals that link to
organizational success
2/5
1. In terms of change, what do modern managers need to know?: Managers must adapt to
change to stay competitive.
2. The marketing manager of a luxury leather goods firm told the executive
management team, "We must move out of our comfort zone. That means oper- ating
globally." What would be the primary reason for this statement?: increased opportunities for
growth
3. When he was promoted to supervisor, Cain's old manager advised him, "You not
only must meet your goals, you must also manage your costs and keep them down
by being more . That means using your resources
wise- ly.": eflcient
4. In the context of the classical approaches to management, empha
systematic management
5. is a planning activity.: Analyzing current situations
6. Brandon is an entry-level accountant with outstanding credentials and at- titude.
However, his manager constantly chastises him and micromanages his work. In the
context of McGregor's Theory X, what might happen if the manager persists in this
behavior?: Brandon will begin acting in a lazy, unmotivated way, in need of tight supervision.
7. "In our business, Blank is the name of the game," said the sales
manager for a national delivery service. "That means that we have to execute,
respond, and deliver results more rapidly than our competitors.": speed
8. As a senior executive, Diego made an official statement at the union meeting after a
rumor circulated about potential layoffs at the plant. In this instance, Diego is serving
in the Blank managerial role.: spokesperson
9. A regional manager adheres to Peter Drucker's management theory. He assigns
his management team to read about Drucker's methods prior to a com- petitive strategy
1/5
, workshop. What does he expect his managers to learn?: how to set specific goals that link to
organizational success
2/5
