Principals of Management C483 WGU
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
where the organization wants to be in the future - Correct answer-vision statement
what the organization needs to do now to achieve the vision - Correct answer-
Mission Statement
certain traits determine good leadership - Correct answer-"Great Man" theory
behaviors are conditioned as a result of the environment - Correct answer-
behavioral theory
based on the idea that leadership styles are situational - Correct answer-
contingency theory
goals between the organization and individual must be aligned; reward system -
Correct answer-transactional theory
a component of transformational leadership which enhances motivation and morale
- Correct answer-full-range theory
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,Leader attends to followers' needs, acts as a mentor or coach, listens to followers'
concerns - Correct answer-individualized consideration
leader challenges assumptions and tasks risks - Correct answer-intellectual
stimulation
Leader articulates a vision that appeals to followers - Correct answer-inspirational
motivation
Leader behaves in charismatic ways that cause followers to identify with him or
her - Correct answer-idealized influence
it's the leader's job to assist followers in attaining goals and provide direction to
ensure goals are compatible with the organization - Correct answer-path-goal
theory
planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, controlling - Correct answer-5 main
functions of managers
setting organizational goals, developing strategies to reach those goals,
determining resources needed, setting precise standards - Correct answer-planning
function of management
the process of assigning tasks, allocating resources, and coordinating work
activities, evaluate results - Correct answer-Organizing function of management
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, -guiding and motivating employees to work effectively to accomplish
organizational goals and objectives
-giving assignments
-explaining routines
-clarifying policies
-providing feedback on performance - Correct answer-leading function of
management
coordinate the work of others both inside the work unit and out - Correct answer-
coordinating function of management
monitoring progress and correcting for any veering off the path - Correct answer-
controlling function of management
Specific areas of knowledge and expertise and the ability to apply that knowledge -
Correct answer-technical managerial skills
the ability to understand human behavior, to communicate effectively with others,
to listen to the ideas of others, and to motivate individuals to accomplish their
objectives - Correct answer-human relations skills
the ability to view the organization as a whole and understand how the various
parts are interdependent as well as assess how the organization fits into its external
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Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
where the organization wants to be in the future - Correct answer-vision statement
what the organization needs to do now to achieve the vision - Correct answer-
Mission Statement
certain traits determine good leadership - Correct answer-"Great Man" theory
behaviors are conditioned as a result of the environment - Correct answer-
behavioral theory
based on the idea that leadership styles are situational - Correct answer-
contingency theory
goals between the organization and individual must be aligned; reward system -
Correct answer-transactional theory
a component of transformational leadership which enhances motivation and morale
- Correct answer-full-range theory
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,Leader attends to followers' needs, acts as a mentor or coach, listens to followers'
concerns - Correct answer-individualized consideration
leader challenges assumptions and tasks risks - Correct answer-intellectual
stimulation
Leader articulates a vision that appeals to followers - Correct answer-inspirational
motivation
Leader behaves in charismatic ways that cause followers to identify with him or
her - Correct answer-idealized influence
it's the leader's job to assist followers in attaining goals and provide direction to
ensure goals are compatible with the organization - Correct answer-path-goal
theory
planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, controlling - Correct answer-5 main
functions of managers
setting organizational goals, developing strategies to reach those goals,
determining resources needed, setting precise standards - Correct answer-planning
function of management
the process of assigning tasks, allocating resources, and coordinating work
activities, evaluate results - Correct answer-Organizing function of management
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, -guiding and motivating employees to work effectively to accomplish
organizational goals and objectives
-giving assignments
-explaining routines
-clarifying policies
-providing feedback on performance - Correct answer-leading function of
management
coordinate the work of others both inside the work unit and out - Correct answer-
coordinating function of management
monitoring progress and correcting for any veering off the path - Correct answer-
controlling function of management
Specific areas of knowledge and expertise and the ability to apply that knowledge -
Correct answer-technical managerial skills
the ability to understand human behavior, to communicate effectively with others,
to listen to the ideas of others, and to motivate individuals to accomplish their
objectives - Correct answer-human relations skills
the ability to view the organization as a whole and understand how the various
parts are interdependent as well as assess how the organization fits into its external
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