Trait appraisalshave the advantage over behavioral appraisalsin giving employees clear
information about what they are doing right and wrong and how they can improve their
performance.
A. True
B. False
The process by which managers share performance appraisal information with their
subordinates is known as performance feedback.
A. True
B. False
Which of the following is true of regional trade agreements?
A. They enforce regional restrictions on the cross-border flow of resources and
reinforce import-tariffs.
B. They expose companies based in one member country to increased competition from
companies in other member countries.
C. They hinder the spread ofglobalization by setting up trade barriers between different
countries of the same region.
D. They provide manufacturing organizations with fewer opportunities to reduce costs
and provide managers with fewer threats.
E. They are created to reduce overall tariffs on goods that flow within a country and
increase tariffs on goods that flow between regions.
The term _____ alludes to the invisible barriers that prevent minorities and women
from being promoted to top corporate positions.
A. overt discrimination
B. stereotype
C. glass ceiling
D. bias
E. pay gap
When Bob was calculating the yearly bonuses for his employees, he paid particular
attention to the individual employee scores to ensure that they were based on
performance and not favoritism. Which ethical rule was Bob following?
A. Practical
B. Moral Scruples
C. Utilitarian
D. Justice
E. Moral Rights
Dale, a manager, is assessing possible alternative solutions of a problem. Dale attempts
to determine whether a possible alternative will threaten other company projects. Which
criterion of decision making is Dale focusing on?
A. Economic feasibility
B. Practicality
C. Legality
D. Ethicalness
E. Functionality
Restructuring boosts the morale of employees.
A. True
B. False
Profit ratios measure how well managers have protected organizational resources to be
able to meet short-term obligations.
A. True
B. False
The aim of import tariffs is to encourage the entry of foreign goods into a country’s
market.
A. True
B. False
The process of translating a message into symbols is called decoding.
A. True
B. False
Robert is the product manager at Digital Digs, LLC, a company that manufactures
computer accessories. He is known for his effectiveness and efficiency, qualities that
are highly regarded in the company where he works. Which of the following can be
fittingly inferred with regard to Digital Digs?
A. Its products meet consumer needs, but are too expensive for them to buy.
B. Its products meet consumer needs at a price they can afford.
C. Its products are usually nondurable.
D. Its products have limited utility.
E. Its products are mostly complex in design.
Increasing the number of different tasks in a given job by changing the division of labor
is known as _____.
A. job simplification
B. job enlargement
C. job enrichment
D. span of control
E. job autonomy
Discuss the stages of a stage-gate development funnel.
Define motivation and describe the psychological factors that contribute to motivation.
Discuss the importance of good communication and its relationship to an organization’s
competitive advantage.
What arethe pros and cons of using punishment as a way to eliminate dysfunctional
behaviors? How can managers avoid the unintended side effects of punishment?
What are the various political strategies that managers can useto exercise their power?
Discuss each strategy briefly.
Briefly explainthe three types of task interdependence. Provide an example for each.
Briefly explain the four factors that determine the usefulness of information to a
manager and define real-time information.
Discuss the meaning of decision-support system, the different types of decision-support
systems, and how they are useful to managers.