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Administrative management generally works in a small department of a corporation and is highly specialized in their work. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Strategic plans generally cover periods ranging from 2 to 10 years or even longer. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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A systematic approach using these six steps usually leads to more effective decision making: recognizing and defining the decision situation, developing options to resolve the situation, analyzing the options, selecting the best option, implementing the decision, and monitoring the consequences of the decision. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Although directing is an important function of management at all levels, it is most important for upper-level management to implement these skills of motivating and leading the corporation because they are responsible for determining the long-term goals and future of the company. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Tactical plans normally cover a period of one year or less and help keep the organization on track to fulfill long-range strategic plans. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Crisis management is an integral part of the controlling function of management. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Top level managers spend most of their time planning. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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While networking is an important personal activity for advancement, often this time spent communicating with others does not help managers carry out their responsibilities or the organization's objectives. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Staffing is the structuring of resources and activities to accomplish objectives. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The mission statements of organizations revolve around the issues of competitive advantage, efficiency, profit and growth. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Recruiting people and understanding the skills needed for specific jobs are the only elements within the staffing function. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Management is a process of effectively and efficiently using resources to achieve organizational objectives. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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An agenda contains both specific and vague items, covering short-term goals and long-term objectives. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Top management includes the CEO, CFO, and COO. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Every organization, in the pursuit of its objectives, must acquire resources and coordinate their use to turn out a final good or service. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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The control process does not help managers deal with problems arising outside the firm. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Leadership is the ability to influence employees to work toward organizational goals. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Human relations skills (or people skills) are especially important in hospitals, airlines, banks, and other service providers. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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A democratic style of leadership is generally best for unskilled, unmotivated workers. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Good managers are born; they cannot be developed. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education