Questions and CORRECT Answers
Organizational position - CORRECT ANSWER they have a limited delegation of
authority consistent with the position held
Legal & Contractual Mandates - CORRECT ANSWER Authority is limited by federal,
state & municipal laws & regulations relating to safety, work hours, licensure & scope of
practice.
Social Limitations - CORRECT ANSWER Authority holders are to act in a manner
consistent with the predominant value system of the society.
Physical Limits - CORRECT ANSWER cannot force a person to do something beyond
their limits.
Technological Constraints - CORRECT ANSWER no amount of power or authority
can bring about a result that is beyond the technical ability of the people
Economic Constraints - CORRECT ANSWER The scarcity of needed resources limits
the behavior of formal authority holders.
Zone of Acceptance of organization members - CORRECT ANSWER Both authority
& power have their limits
The Task Force - CORRECT ANSWER carries out a specific project or assignment &
presents its findings to some person or committee
The Plural Executive - CORRECT ANSWER has a line authority & undertakes some
or all of the traditional functions of a manager
, Examples of Capital Expenses - CORRECT ANSWER capital facilities of a permanent
or semi-permanent nature (Land, buildings, machinery & equipment)
Concept of Formal Authority - CORRECT ANSWER It is the right to issue orders, to
direct action, & to command or exact compliance
Concept of Influence - CORRECT ANSWER The capacity to produce effects on others
or obtain compliance by means of some form of coercion; a mental hold over another
Gantt chart - CORRECT ANSWER A time and activity bar chart that is used for
planning, managing, and controlling major programs that have a distinct beginning and end.
Flowchart - CORRECT ANSWER A diagram that depicts chronological workflow; a
graphic representation of an ordered sequence of events, steps, or procedures that take place
in a system.
Discipline Process - CORRECT ANSWER used to correct errant behavior (call
attention to the problem, counseling, oral warning, written warning, human resources or
employee health service)
Mentoring - CORRECT ANSWER a process in which a more experienced & usually
older person guides & nurtures a younger or less experienced employee
network - CORRECT ANSWER a group of individuals who communicate through
formal & informal channels & willingly promote one another for mutual benefit
peer pals - CORRECT ANSWER boost one another's careers by sharing information &
strategies
Limitations & Disadvantages of Committees - CORRECT ANSWER not an arena as to
where decisions need to be made quickly; costly (attendance - hourly rate (including meeting
time xs rate / preperation, follow-up time or cost of staff support & services)