Testbank Questions
Title/Author: Beebe/Mottet
Chapter Number: Appendix
Question Counts Required:
Multiple Choice – 10 questions @ Bloom’s level: Understanding
10
Multiple Choice – 15 questions @ Bloom’s AAE
15
Short Answer – 5 questions @ Bloom’s AAE
5
Essay – 5 questions @ Bloom’s AAE
5
Total questions per chapter:
35
Note: Here starts 10 Multiple Choice Understanding level questions
Question Title
M/C Question 1
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Which term describes the utilization of certain methods for assessing and
giving precedence to aims and targets in order to boost effectiveness and
productivity?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Time management
X
b.
Finance management
Consider This: The use of
this process will enhance
your ability to lead others.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
c.
Micromanagement
Consider This: The use of
this process will enhance
your ability to lead others.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
d.
Worktime audit
management
Consider This: The use of
this process will enhance
your ability to lead others.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
Learning
Objective
LO A.2: Recognize the importance of developing clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first step toward efficient communication
Topic/Concept
Develop Written Goals and Objectives
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Question Title
M/C Question 2
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
What process can help provide cues several days or weeks before a project
is due?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Using a reminder file
X
b.
Organizing the workspace
Consider This: This also
helps provide a recap of
what should have been
accomplished by certain
dates to remain on
schedule.
LO A.5: Review the
importance of planning for
the potential work
interruptions
c.
Using the two-minute rule
Consider This: This also
helps provide a recap of
accomplished by certain
dates to remain on
schedule.
LO A.5: Review the
importance of planning for
the potential work
interruptions
d.
Creating an action file
Consider This: This also
helps provide a recap of
what should have been
accomplished by certain
dates to remain on
schedule.
LO A.5: Review the
importance of planning for
the potential work
interruptions
Learning
Objective
LO A.5: Review the importance of planning for the potential work
interruptions
Topic/Concept
Manage Interruptions
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Question Title
M/C Question 3
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
According to the text, what is the final element in managing time and
managing communication to increase personal efficiency?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Taking action
X
b.
Creating lists
Consider This: The power of
reflection can be used to
accomplish this objective.
LO A.6: Recognize the
power of reflection to be an
important strategy for
taking action
c.
Analyzing plans
Consider This: The power of
reflection can be used to
accomplish this objective.
power of reflection to be an
important strategy for
taking action
d.
Generating ideas
Consider This: The power of
reflection can be used to
accomplish this objective.
LO A.6: Recognize the
power of reflection to be an
important strategy for
taking action
Learning
Objective
LO A.6: Recognize the power of reflection to be an important strategy for
taking action
Topic/Concept
Take Action
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Question Title
M/C Question 4
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
The third step in developing a time/communication management strategy is
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
setting priorities.
X
b.
identifying goals.
Consider This: This step
involves determining what
you need to do first, second,
third, and so on.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
c.
creating a master list.
Consider This: This step
involves determining what
you need to do first, second,
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
d.
turning plans to behavior.
Consider This: This step
involves determining what
you need to do first, second,
third, and so on.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
Learning
Objective
LO A.2: Recognize the importance of developing clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first step toward efficient communication
Topic/Concept
Develop Written Goals and Objectives
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Question Title
M/C Question 5
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Which types of people are considered the biggest time-wasters?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Procrastinators
X
b.
Accommodators
Consider This: These people
dramatically reduce the
effective productivity of a
group or team.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
c.
Collaborators
Consider This: These people
dramatically reduce the
group or team.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
d.
Workhorses
Consider This: These people
dramatically reduce the
effective productivity of a
group or team.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
Learning
Objective
LO A.2: Recognize the importance of developing clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first step toward efficient communication
Topic/Concept
Develop Written Goals and Objectives
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Question Title
M/C Question 6
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
What is an effective method of enhancing your understanding of your
proficiency of time-management?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Conducting a time audit
X
b.
Prioritizing work times
Consider This: This process
can begin to reveal how
you’d like to spend your
time on a typical day.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
c.
Developing a master list
Consider This: This process
can begin to reveal how
you’d like to spend your
time on a typical day.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
d.
Managing work
interruptions
Consider This: This process
can begin to reveal how
you’d like to spend your
time on a typical day.
LO A.2: Recognize the
importance of developing
clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first
step toward efficient
communication
Learning
Objective
LO A.2: Recognize the importance of developing clear and well-written goals
and objectives as the first step toward efficient communication
Topic/Concept
Develop Written Goals and Objectives
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Question Title
M/C Question 7
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
What method should you apply if you feel you are unable to reply to certain
emails within 120 seconds?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Create action files
X
b.
Do your work once
Consider This: Doing this
helps in the efficient
management of your
responses to messages.
LO A.4: Analyze the two
basic questions to effectively
prioritize work
c.
Organize your workspace
Consider This: Doing this
helps in the efficient
management of your
responses to messages.
LO A.4: Analyze the two
basic questions to effectively
prioritize work
d.
Create mission
statements
Consider This: Doing this
helps in the efficient
management of your
responses to messages.
LO A.4: Analyze the two
basic questions to effectively
prioritize work
Learning
Objective
LO A.4: Analyze the two basic questions to effectively prioritize work
Topic/Concept
Prioritize Your Work
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Question Title
M/C Question 8
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
When you have many projects, deadlines, and tasks to complete, it’s
advisable to create a(n) ________ to organize your schedule.
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
master list
X
b.
objective formal report
Consider This: This helps
you remain aware of what
needs to be done.
LO A.4: Analyze the two
basic questions to effectively
prioritize work
c.
sales proposal
Consider This: This helps
you remain aware of what
needs to be done.
prioritize work
d.
memorandum
Consider This: This helps
you remain aware of what
needs to be done.
LO A.4: Analyze the two
basic questions to effectively
prioritize work
Learning
Objective
LO A.4: Analyze the two basic questions to effectively prioritize work
Topic/Concept
Prioritize Your Work
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Question Title
M/C Question 9
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Which priority of work generally does not require the confirmation from a
master list?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Urgent and important
X
b.
Important and not urgent
Consider This: This type of
assignment requires
immediate attention and is
time-sensitive.
LO A.5: Review the
importance of planning for
the potential work
interruptions
c.
Urgent and not important
Consider This: This type of
assignment requires
immediate attention and is
time-sensitive.
importance of planning for
the potential work
interruptions
d.
Not urgent and not
important
Consider This: This type of
assignment requires
immediate attention and is
time-sensitive.
LO A.5: Review the
importance of planning for
the potential work
interruptions
Learning
Objective
LO A.5: Review the importance of planning for the potential work
interruptions
Topic/Concept
Manage Interruptions
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Question Title
M/C Question 10
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Which is one of the most powerful time management or communication
management tools?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Reflection
X
b.
Inhibition
Consider This: This process
involves taking time for an
important but not urgent
task, and reviewing what
needs to be done next.
LO A.6: Recognize the
power of reflection to be an
important strategy for
taking action
c.
Avoidance
Consider This: This process
involves taking time for an
important but not urgent
task, and reviewing what
needs to be done next.
LO A.6: Recognize the
taking action
d.
Procrastination
Consider This: This process
involves taking time for an
important but not urgent
task, and reviewing what
needs to be done next.
LO A.6: Recognize the
power of reflection to be an
important strategy for
taking action
Learning
Objective
LO A.6: Recognize the power of reflection to be an important strategy for
taking action
Topic/Concept
Take Action
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Note: Here starts 15 Multiple Choice Apply, Analyze, Evaluate level questions
Question Title
M/C Question 11
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
A sales executive is given the task of selling 80 units of a product in the
next month. He believes he will be able to reach this sales target within the
specified timeframe. Which criterion did this objective fulfill?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Attainable
X
b.
General
Consider This: These
objectives are realistic; they
can be accomplished given
the resources you have or
can obtain.
LO A.3: Identify the need to
develop a master list to
perform the tasks at hand
c.
Transferable
Consider This: These
objectives are realistic; they
can be accomplished given
the resources you have or
can obtain.
LO A.3: Identify the need to
develop a master list to
perform the tasks at hand
d.
Approachable
Consider This: These
objectives are realistic; they
can be accomplished given
the resources you have or
can obtain.
LO A.3: Identify the need to
develop a master list to
perform the tasks at hand
Learning
Objective
LO A.3: Identify the need to develop a master list to perform the tasks at
hand
Topic/Concept
Make a Master List
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
M/C Question 12
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
When faced with unexpected weather changes, Frieda, a construction
engineer, has to reschedule work. To complete her task on time, Frieda
comes up with a master list in which she filters the objectives, sorts out the
relevant work requirements, and combines the related work. What is Frieda
doing with her list of tasks?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Consolidating items when
appropriate
X
b.
Crossing items off
Consider This: The goal of
this process is not to make
the master list lengthy, but
to make it more
manageable.
LO A.3: Identify the need to
develop a master list to
perform the tasks at hand
c.
Reviewing the entire list
Consider This: The goal of
this process is not to make
the master list lengthy, but
to make it more
manageable.
LO A.3: Identify the need to
develop a master list to
perform the tasks at hand
d.
Scheduling items at
appropriate times
Consider This: The goal of
this process is not to make
the master list lengthy, but
to make it more
manageable.
LO A.3: Identify the need to
develop a master list to
perform the tasks at hand
Learning
Objective
LO A.3: Identify the need to develop a master list to perform the tasks at
hand
Topic/Concept
Make a Master List
Difficulty
(mark X where
applicable)
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
Question Title
M/C Question 13
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
An advertising team in a marketing company successfully completed a
particular task. What change should be made in the team’s master list after
the completion of the task so the list remains updated?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Cross off the task
X
b.
Consolidate the task
Consider This: It is
important to be able to
remove a task from the list
once that task is complete.
LO A.3: Identify the need to
develop a master list to
perform the tasks at hand
c.
Review the task
Consider This: It is
important to be able to
remove a task from the list
once that task is complete.
LO A.3: Identify the need to
develop a master list to
perform the tasks at hand
d.
Write down the task
Consider This: It is
important to be able to
remove a task from the list
once that task is complete.
LO A.3: Identify the need to
develop a master list to
perform the tasks at hand
Learning
Objective
LO A.3: Identify the need to develop a master list to perform the tasks at
hand
Topic/Concept
Make a Master List
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
applicable)
You Know
X
Question Title
M/C Question 14
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
Arnett, a management consultant, plays Age of Empires, an online
multiplayer game, for seven hours every day. He occasionally misses
deadlines at work so he can play. Although his manager has reprimanded
Arnett several times, he continues to play the game during work hours. In
order to be efficient at his job, how should Arnett prioritize his task of
playing Age of Empires?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Not urgent and not
important
X
b.
Urgent and important
Consider This: Arnett finds
himself constantly playing
an online game that isn’t, in
the long run, edifying or
helpful—it just wastes his
time; he should strive to
remove such types of
activities from his daily
routine.
LO A.4: Analyze the two
basic questions to effectively
prioritize work
c.
Important and not urgent
Consider This: Arnett finds
himself constantly playing
an online game that isn’t, in
the long run, edifying or
helpful—it just wastes his
time; he should strive to
remove such types of
activities from his daily
routine.
LO A.4: Analyze the two
basic questions to effectively
prioritize work
d.
Urgent and not important
Consider This: Arnett finds
himself constantly playing
an online game that isn’t, in
the long run, edifying or
helpful—it just wastes his
time; he should strive to
remove such types of
activities from his daily
routine.
LO A.4: Analyze the two
basic questions to effectively
prioritize work
Objective
Topic/Concept
Prioritize Your Work
Difficulty
Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
X
Skill Level
(mark X where
applicable)
Apply What
You Know
Analyze It
Evaluate It
X
Question Title
M/C Question 15
Assessment
Type
Multiple-choice
Question Stem
A supervisor at an investment agency programs her phone to provide
updates about tasks several days or weeks before the project is due. This
process also helps keep her on her toes about what she should have
accomplished by those dates to remain on schedule. What method of
effectively managing messages is the supervisor employing?
Answer
Choices
Answer
Correct
Answer (x)
Feedback
a.
Use a reminder file
X
b.
Organize your workspace
Consider This: This process
can be accomplished by
programming most
computers, cell phones,
iPads, and other electronic
tools.
LO A.6: Recognize the
power of reflection to be an
important strategy for
taking action
c.
Batch your work
Consider This: This process
can be accomplished by
programming most
computers, cell phones,
iPads, and other electronic
power of reflection to be an
important strategy for
taking action
d.
Delegate your work
Consider This: This process
can be accomplished by
programming most
computers, cell phones,