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The more uncertain a situation is, the more ________ plans must be.
A) unspecific
B) long term
C) flexible
D) short term
The most popular OD efforts involve cooperation and these kinds of activities.
A) individual interactions
B) group interactions
C) group assessment
D) individual assessment
The commitment concept states that plans should ________.
A) always stake out a longer time period than is estimated
B) always stake out a shorter time period than is estimated
C) stake out a time period that is neither too long nor too short
D) not include time periods because they are too confining
Ross can create web pages that are accessible only to members of his organization on
________.
A) an intranet
B) an extranet
C) an electronic data interchange
D) a videoconference
Studies show that employee assistance programs (EAPs) are ________.
A) a waste of time and energy
B) much too expensive, but sometimes useful
C) cost effective and very useful
D) not cost effective
Which kind of control takes place before the actual work is carried out?
A) feedback
B) concurrent
C) recurrent
D) feedforward
Why were the Baby Boomers so much more influential than other generations with
respect to changing American tastes and culture?
A) The Baby Boomers came after World War II when lifestyles were really changing.
B) The Baby Boomers were a much more coherent group than other generations.
C) The Baby Boomers were a much larger group than other generations.
D) The Baby Boomers were a much more free-spirited group than other generations.
Which of the following are many managers concerned about as a result of increased
government participation in the economy?
A) an overheated economy
B) a growing budget deficit
C) an enormous budget surplus
D) corrupt government officials taking bribes
Traditional career development programs in an organization were a good way for the
organization to ________.
A) weed out poor performers
B) retain talented performers
C) keep costs down
D) increase efficiency
Effective controlling can help managers who are afraid to delegate authority ________.
A) empower their employees
B) set their goals
C) maximize risk
D) minimize employee empowerment
What inspired Robert Owen to devote efforts into creating an safer workplace?
A) possible profit from factories
B) articles in the newspaper
C) deplorable factory conditions
D) greedy factory owners
Henry Gantt developed graphical methods to help managers with ________ problems.
A) discipline
B) scheduling
C) leadership
D) decision-making
A member of a global team from a country that has high uncertainty avoidance may
have problems dealing with this.
A) risk
B) authority
C) following orders
D) sharing information
Today, career development typically focuses on an individual advancing ________ on
his or her own.
A) through different organizations without ever improving his or her status
B) by holding a single job in a single organization
C) by holding a series of jobs in a single organization
D) through a series of jobs for different organizations
This kind of individual might be most likely to have legal problems.
A) low Mach
B) high Mach
C) low self-esteem
D) risk-averse
How might a job applicant position him- or herself to benefit from changes that occur in
the environment?
A) have highly specific job skills
B) have both general and specific job skills
C) have general job skills only
D) work on interpersonal skills rather than job skills
