A manager who makes a decision and then announces it to the group is using
__________ leadership style.
a. participative
b. autocratic
c. democratic
d. delegative
Recent trends in supplier practices continue to emerge to include the following except:
a. increased use of outside suppliers.
b. develop close alliances with outside suppliers.
c. increased alliances with fewer, more dependable suppliers.
d. decrease of partnership because of increased control.
A(n) ____________ is any guideline or benchmark established as a basis for
measurement or point of reference.
a. indication
b. rule of thumb
c. estimation
d. standard
The first step in the process of team building is to ____________.
a. identify priorities
b. define the mission and objectives
c. assess feasibility
d. identify and eliminate barriers
__________ is sometimes executed as the final stage of the organizing function.
a. Staffing
b. Controlling
c. Leading
d. None of the above
External forces that may influence planning include__________ forces:
a. social
b. political
c. technological
d. all of the above
Which of the following describes the role in which the manager is building contacts
through which to gather information?
a. leadership role
b. spokesperson or representative role
c. negotiator role
d. liaison role
Common sense dictates that as plans and goals are developed, ____________.
a. each is assured of success
b. each should be viewed as independent elements
c. there must be controls established
d. the next step is staffing the organization
Medi-Ware Inc., a Canadian firm, has developed a revolutionary new software for use
in medical offices. So far the company has limited its sales efforts to Canada, and it has
been very successful. What phase of development is Medi-Ware in?
a. pre-international division
b. international division
c. global structure
d. none of these answers
Differing cultural and national origins, varying ethnic and racial backgrounds, different
age groups and mental capabilities represents:
a. a management myth.
b. globalization
c. skills of management
d. diversity
According to studies by Chris Argyris, mature people tend to be more passive.
Open-book management commits organizations and their people to continual learning.
There is an absolute relationship or correlation between centralization and span of
control.
The basic planning process ends with implementing the plan.
The nature of the team assignment determines the size of the team.