Principles of Management Review Questions
Course Introduction
Principles of Management introduces the fundamental concepts and functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. This course explores the roles and responsibilities of managers, decision-making processes, motivational theories, leadership styles, and effective communication within organizations. Students will examine contemporary management challenges, such as globalization, ethics, and technological advancements, while developing practical skills to analyze organizational issues and implement effective management strategies.
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Developing Management Skills 8th Edition by David
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Chapter 1: Developing Self-Awareness
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Q1) Javier was getting a drink from the water cooler when Hartman approached excitedly and exclaimed,"Guess what,Javier? I got the deal ...I got the big contract ...we finally closed the sale with that giant computer company.I am so excited." Javier responded in a soft voice,"That's nice." Which emotional intelligence ability does Javier most likely need to develop?
A)Ability to diagnose and recognize your own emotions
B)Ability to control your emotions
C)Ability to recognize and diagnose emotions displayed by others
D)Ability to respond appropriately to others' emotional cues
Answer: D
Q2) If you stole something to save a stranger's life (you received no compensation),what would be your level of moral judgment?
A)First level of maturity
B)Second level of maturity
C)Third level of maturity
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Managing Personal Stress
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Q1) According to the text,short-term planning works well in eliminating anticipatory stress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) If you have missed your son's T-ball game and your daughter's soccer game the past two weeks because you have been on the road talking to clients,which behavior tendency are you most likely exhibiting?
A)Competitiveness
B)Life imbalance
C)Hostility/anger
D)Impatience/urgency
Answer: B
Q3) As a college student,you take great joy in defeating your baby sister in a child's game called "Go Fish." This could be an example of the Type A behavioral tendency of competitiveness.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively
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Q1) Your computer programming boss stares out the window with his feet up for at least an hour every day.Most people think he is not working.This is an example of the conceptual block of bias against thinking.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) You are a manager who would like to enhance the creative problem-solving abilities of your employees.What should you do?
A)Increase their formal education
B)Improve their thinking skills
C)Improve their interpersonal skills
D)Improve their exposure to information
Answer: B
Q3) The stage of creative problem solving that is defined by mostly unconscious mental activity in which the mind combines unrelated thoughts in pursuit of a solution is the illumination stage.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Building Relationships by Communicating
Supportively
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Q1) During a conversation with a co-worker,you begin to feel ignorant and incompetent.The co-worker was probably validating in his conversation with you.
A)True
B)False
Q2) There is a problem with George.You don't doubt his knowledge or ability to do the job.However,lately he has developed a problem concerning his co-workers.He doesn't need or want their input to the project.He says that his work is above standards and remarks,"Can I help it if I work with idiots?" What kind of problem is George most likely exhibiting?
A)A problem that needs coaching
B)A problem that needs counseling
C)A problem that needs person-oriented communication
D)A problem that needs global communication
Q3) How many attributes of supportive communication are described in the text?
A)1
B)3
C)6
D)8
E)None of the above
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Chapter 5: Gaining Power and Influence
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Q1) What does it suggest about an organization if people are rewarded for being reliable and predictable?
A)This suggests the organization will penalize people who use discretion.
B)This suggests the organization will reward those who use discretion.
C)This suggests a person who has high personal attraction will be successful in a job in this organization.
D)This suggests a person with a high need for power would be happy in a job in this organization.
Q2) What is the best way to gain visibility?
A)Write an excellent report to be read by the executive committee
B)Give a good presentation of the report to an executive committee
C)Become central in a communication network so that one may tap into a rich flow of information and satisfy the information needs of others
D)Take an important task-oriented position
Q3) The most appropriate strategy to neutralize a retribution strategy used by your boss would be to focus your boss's attention on your independence.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Motivating Others
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Q1) If you feel that you have an interesting and fulfilling job,you are experiencing what type of motivation?
A)External motivation
B)Intrinsic motivation
C)Redirected motivation
D)Exceptional motivation
Q2) A college professor believes her teachings in her management course influence the lives of her students.Which core job dimension is demonstrated?
A)Skill variety
B)Competition
C)Task significance
D)Autonomy
E)Feedback
Q3) How are satisfaction and performance interacting at Electro Logic?
Q4) What does the rewarding approach to changing behavior involve?
A)Linking desired behaviors with manager-valued outcomes
B)Linking desired behaviors with employee-valued outcomes
C)Linking the right ways to do things with rewards
D)Linking desired behaviors with organizational values
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Chapter 7: Managing Conflict
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Q1) In managing conflict,a manager must be able to understand how cultural differences and other diversity issues may affect the situation.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A manager remarks,"In the problem-solving climate,it is important for the initiator's comment to be brief and to the point.The longer the opening statement,the longer it will take the two parties to work through their problem." What should you do?
A)You should agree.
B)You should disagree because clearly it is important to get all your feelings out in the opening statement so the responder knows where you stand.The longer the problem statement is,the more complete it is.
C)You should disagree because the initiator should ask for suggestions of acceptable alternatives.
Q3) To foster a climate of collaboration using the integrative strategy of negotiation,an appropriate question to ask is "What common goals provide a context for these discussions?"
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Empowering and Delegating
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Q1) You notice in your company people are habitual in their behavior.They appear to be narrow minded,and there is little innovation in their ideas.What are you most likely experiencing?
A)Experiencing the outcomes of empowerment
B)Experiencing the outcomes of delegation
C)Experiencing attributes that emerge in both managers and employees during times of change and uncertainty
D)Experiencing uncommon behavior for changing times
Q2) As a manager,Bill understands the concept of empowerment.He recognizes he can empower his employees by creating circumstances in which his employees feel empowered.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When employees have been empowered without clear directions or resources,what have some of the results been?
A)Increased performance and job satisfaction
B)Increased depression
C)Increased alertness and increased mortality
D)Reduced stress
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Chapter 9: Building Effective Teams and Teamwork
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Q1) Which of the following characteristics is least likely to be reflected in a SMART goal?
A)Specific
B)Measurable
C)Altruistic
D)Realistic but stretching
E)Time-bound
Q2) Which does an Everest goal require?
A)A completion date
B)An easily measured standard
C)An alignment to societal norms
D)An understanding of your core values and purpose in life
E)Only statements A,B,and C are correct.
Q3) Explain the principles that have been found to be effective in providing feedback to others.
Q4) Explain the four stages of team development and the key interpersonal behaviors typically exhibited by team members in each stage.
Q5) An Everest goal represents an extraordinary achievement.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Leading Positive Change
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Q1) Which statement is true concerning a vision statement?
A)People must associate the vision with something they can see and hear.
B)The more complicated the vision statement,the more motivating it will be.
C)Effective vision statements avoid reference to individuals' core values.
D)Effective vision statements must be unimaginable.
Q2) Research studies have shown that people only remember 5% of what they read,10% of what they hear in a lecture,20% of what they view in a video,30% of what they observe being demonstrated,50% of what they discuss in a group,75% of what they apply,and 90% of what they teach to others.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which question would facilitate articulating the right-brained side of a vision statement?
A)What represents peak performance?
B)What are the criteria we should monitor?
C)What strategic advantage do we have?
D)Who are the key customers?
Q4) What positive energy networks did Iacocca establish?
Q5) Compare and contrast recreational work and the work that most people do in organizations today.
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