Matching
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a. | management | f. | manager | b. | planning | g. | supervisor | c. | organizing | h. | mid-manager | d. | implementing | i. | executive | e. | controlling |
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Analyzing information and making decisions about what needs to be done.
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A top-level manager who spends almost all of his or her time on management
functions.
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The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective
use of people and other resources.
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Carrying out plans and helping employees work effectively.
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Evaluating results to determine if the company’s objectives have been
accomplished as planned.
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A person who completes all four management functions on a regular basis and has
authority over other jobs and people.
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Determining how plans can most effectively be accomplished; arranging resources
to complete work.
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A manager who complete all of the management functions but spends more time on
one of the functions or is responsible for a specific part of the company’s operations.
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A manager whose main job is to direct the work of the employees.
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True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The primary work of all managers can be grouped within four functions:
planning, organizing, implementing, and budgeting.
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Supervisors work directly with employees and are responsible for translating the
company’s plan into action.
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An effective manager should not worry about the human resources (employees)
aspect of the job but concentrate more on the capital resources (money, equipment, etc).
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The effectiveness of a supervisor’s job is determined by ONLY 2
factors only: the quality of the employees work and the satisfaction of the supervisor’s
employees.
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An employee who completes 2 of the 4 management functions, even for a short
time, is considered to be a manager.
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In order to make an effective decision, research must be done.
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The executive position works directly with the employees on the floor of the
business.
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There are a number of activities that must be performed by all managers no
matter what the type or size of the company.
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Good supervisors are able to show employees the importance of company
goals.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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To be considered a manager, you must
a. | have authority over other jobs | c. | have authority over other
people | b. | regularly complete all 4 mgmt. functions | d. | all of the
responses |
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The first management job for most employees is
a. | supervisor | c. | mid manager | b. | executive | d. | specialist |
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Analyzing information and making decisions about what needs to be done is the
management function known as
a. | organizing | c. | none of the responses | b. | planning | d. | implementing |
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Managers use information systems to reduce the amount of time spent
a. | on controlling activities | c. | in training | b. | communicating | d. | using a computer |
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Which of the following would be an effective way for a supervisor to develop
management skills individually if the company does not provide training?
a. | all of the responses | c. | enroll in mgmt. classes | b. | Read mgmt. books and
magazines | d. | participate in
professional mgmt. associations |
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The function being performed when a manager is carrying out plans and helping
employees work effectively is
a. | organizing | c. | planning | b. | budgeting | d. | implementing |
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In order to make good business decisions, a company may gather business research
from
a. | trade associations | c. | government organizations | b. | universities | d. | all of the responses |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the common responsibilities of
supervisors?
a. | keep employee complaints and concerns from top management to prevent
problems | c. | control costs and use resources efficiently | b. | encourage employees
to do their best work | d. | communicate goals and directions to employees |
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Decisions about the daily operations of a specific unit in a business are the
responsibility of
a. | supervisors | c. | employees | b. | top level mgmt. | d. | middle mgmt. |
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The process of accomplishing goals of an organization through effective use of
people and other resources is
a. | implementation | c. | planning | b. | supervision | d. | management |
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Which tool will be most important when a supervisor is determining the work to
be done, setting priorities for the most important work, and ensuring that the work is
completed?
a. | memos and reports | c. | none of the responses | b. | evaluation
checklists | d. | work
schedules |
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