Test Bank for Management, 15th Edition, (Pearson; March 4, 2020) Stephen P. Robbins Mary A. Coulter,
ISBN No; 9781292340883, all 18 Chapters Covered (NEWEST 2024)
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, Test Bank for Management, 15th Edition, (Pearson; March 4, 2020) Stephen P. Robbins Mary A. Coulter,
ISBN No; 9781292340883, all 18 Chapters Covered (NEWEST 2024)
Management, 15e, Global Edition (Robbins/Coulter)
Chapter 1 Managers and You in the Workplace
1) Time should be considered a(n) resource.
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A) abundant
B) diminishing
C) limited
D) renewable
Answer: C Diff: 2
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage yourtime
Classification: Concept
2) One method to become more efficient in managing your time is to .
A) classify each activity or task as A, B, or C
B) schedule more in one day than you can reasonably expect to finish
C) enlist the aid of a management coach to keep you on task
D) shorten deadlines so you will be pressed to complete tasks earlyAnswer: A
Diff: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage yourtime
Classification: Concept
3) Technology makes it easier to stay connected but .
A) there is always the risk of security breaches and the theft of information necessary for good time management
practices
B) it raises expectations on the part of those to whom we are connected
C) technology fails, batteries lose power, and their effectiveness wanes
D) it also presents constant distractions, making it difficult to stay on task Answer: D
Diff: 2
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage yourtime
Classification: Critical thinking
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, Test Bank for Management, 15th Edition, (Pearson; March 4, 2020) Stephen P. Robbins Mary A. Coulter,
ISBN No; 9781292340883, all 18 Chapters Covered (NEWEST 2024)
4) In today's workplace, .
A) women are more likely than men to be promoted into management
B) many employees perform work that in the past was considered managerial activities
C) women tend to be more effective supervisors than men
D) most organizations have eliminated the title of managerAnswer: B
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Diff: 2
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage yourtime
Classification: Concept
5) Because this is her first job, Melanie was unclear about what managers actually do. Fortunately her training
materials explained that a manager's job focuses on .
A) performing clerical duties
B) personal achievement
C) helping others accomplish their work goals
D) supervising groups rather than individual employees Answer: C
Diff: 2
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage yourtime
Classification: Application
6) An individual who works with and through other people by coordinating their work activities in order to accomplish
organizational goals is .
A) an assembly line worker
B) a laborer
C) a manager
D) a salesperson
Answer: C Diff: 1
AACSB: Reflective thinking
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage yourtime
Classification: Concept
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, Test Bank for Management, 15th Edition, (Pearson; March 4, 2020) Stephen P. Robbins Mary A. Coulter,
ISBN No; 9781292340883, all 18 Chapters Covered (NEWEST 2024)
7) As part of the orientation for her internship, Rebecca was informed that are the
people who direct the activities of others in an organization.
A) directors
B) managers
C) subordinates
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Answer: B Diff: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage yourtime
Classification: Application
8) The organizational chart shows titles such as front-line manager, plant manager, and vicepresident of operations. It
is very likely this organization has a .
A) traditional committee structure
B) traditional pyramid structure
C) modern matrix structure
D) flexible structure
Answer: B
Diff: 2
AACSB: Analytical thinking; Application of knowledge
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage yourtime
Classification: Application
9) First-line managers are typically those who .
A) perform the same work as the people they manage but earn more money
B) are typically involved with producing the organization's products or providing its service
C) are at the top of the organizational chart
D) are the first persons new hires meetAnswer:
B
Diff: 2
AACSB: Application of knowledge
Learning Obj: LO 1.1: Tell who managers are and where they work; Know how to manage yourtime
Classification: Analytical
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