All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure EXCEPT:
a. high concern for customers’ needs.
b. fast response, flexibility in an unstable environment.
c. emphasis on overall product and division goals.
d. development of general management skills.
e. there is little duplication of services across divisions.
When managers base decisions on what has worked in the past and fail to explore new
options, they are:
a. perpetuating the status quo.
b. being influenced by emotions.
c. being overconfident.
d. justifying past actions.
e. seeing what they want to see.
Individuals with a conceptual decision-making style are more socially oriented than
those with an analytical style.
a. True
b. False
The arousal, direction and persistence of behavior refers to motivation.
a. True
b. False
The right of free consent, the right to privacy, and the right of freedom of conscience
are rights that should be considered in the moral rights approach.
a. True
b. False
Hygiene factors are the same as satisfiers and are based on fulfillment of higher level
needs including responsibility.
a. True
b. False
Katelynn can anticipate enjoying the advantages of MBO which include:
a. increased orientation toward goal achievement.
b. performance can improve at all company levels.
c. employees are more motivated.
d. increased orientation toward goal achievement and motivation.
e. all of these.
Planning cannot tame a turbulent environment.
a. True
b. False
Goals are most effective when they are specific, measurable, challenging and linked to
rewards.
a. True
b. False
Andy’s subordinates say that they love working for Andy because he inspires them to
not only believe in the organization but to believe in their own potential as well. Based
on this example, Andy can best be described as what type of leader?
a. Transformational
b. Servant
c. Authentic
d. Transactional
e. Interactive
Finding the right people to apply new information technology for e-business is a current
strategic issue of particular concern for HR managers.
a. True
b. False