Question 1

Terms such as "coordination," "order," and "movement" are most closely related to which of the following managerial skills?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conceptual skills.
B)   Human relations skills.
C)   Administrative skills.
D)   Technical skills.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The five functions of management are: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and consulting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following terms best describes the relationship of the supervisor and suppliers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Manager-to-employee.
B)   Horizontal.
C)   Employee-to-manager.
D)   External.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

____ management has control over the operations of small units such as production lines or offices.

Accepted Answer

A)   Chief executive level.
B)   Top.
C)   Middle.
D)   Supervisory.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Conceptual skills are less important for supervisors than for top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

An organization is formed whenever a group of people join together in a structured situation to achieve a common objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Due the level of management that a manager occupies, he/she may not perform all five functions of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The three main organizational objectives are operations, marketing, and production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Less direct supervision is required as organizations seek to empower their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Organizing involves bringing together the organization's physical, financial, and human resources in order to accomplish objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

Human relations skills are important for all levels of management, but are especially important at the supervisory level of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that limits the advancement of men within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Operative employees are considered to be part of the lowest level in the management hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When the organization strives to become leaner and more efficient by consolidating departments and work groups it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Distribution.
B)   Downsizing.
C)   Empowerment.
D)   Authority.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Describe the difference between "exceptional" and "average" supervisors.

Accepted Answer

Exceptional supervisors:
(1) Were compet...

Question 16

Compared with previous decades, today's workforce:

Accepted Answer

A)   Is more diverse.
B)   Is about 48 percent female.
C)   Is older.
D)   Is all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following levels of management would have the LEAST responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)   Supervisory management.
B)   Middle management.
C)   Top management.
D)   Chief executive officer.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

List and define the five managerial functions.

Accepted Answer

Planning is selecting future courses of ...

Question 19

Selecting goals and future courses of action and deciding how to achieve the desired results is most closely related to the management function of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Planning.
B)   Organizing.
C)   Staffing.
D)   Leading.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 20

Which of the following statements is (are)  true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hiring supervisors from outside the organization serves as a reward and incentive for other employees.
B)   Supervisors promoted from within understand the culture of the organization.
C)   Only an outside manager can know the tasks required to supervise employees.
D)   All of the above are true.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 1: Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Terms such as "coordination," "order," and "movement" are most closely related to which of the following managerial skills?

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The five functions of management are: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and consulting.

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Which of the following terms best describes the relationship of the supervisor and suppliers?

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____ management has control over the operations of small units such as production lines or offices.

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Conceptual skills are less important for supervisors than for top management.

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An organization is formed whenever a group of people join together in a structured situation to achieve a common objective.

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Due the level of management that a manager occupies, he/she may not perform all five functions of management.

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The three main organizational objectives are operations, marketing, and production.

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Less direct supervision is required as organizations seek to empower their employees.

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Organizing involves bringing together the organization's physical, financial, and human resources in order to accomplish objectives.

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Human relations skills are important for all levels of management, but are especially important at the supervisory level of management.

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The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier that limits the advancement of men within an organization.

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Operative employees are considered to be part of the lowest level in the management hierarchy.

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When the organization strives to become leaner and more efficient by consolidating departments and work groups it is called:

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Describe the difference between "exceptional" and "average" supervisors.

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Compared with previous decades, today's workforce:

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Which of the following levels of management would have the LEAST responsibility?

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List and define the five managerial functions.

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Selecting goals and future courses of action and deciding how to achieve the desired results is most closely related to the management function of:

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