FA 4 Flashcards

1
Q

Ethical responsibility for an engineer entails:

A

Prioritizing safety and public welfare

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2
Q

Building a strong organizational culture is crucial for managerial success because it:

A

Aligns employees with organizational values and goals

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3
Q

The primary functions of management include all of the following EXCEPT:

Commanding

Financing

Organizing

Planning

A

Financing

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4
Q

What approach integrates various disciplines like psychology, sociology, and anthropology to solve management problems?

A

Behavioral Approach

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5
Q

The process of defining goals and determining how to achieve them is known as:

A

Planning

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6
Q

The emphasis of the human relations approach is on:

A

The interpersonal and social needs of employees

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7
Q

A manager achieves lasting success by:

A

Prioritizing long-term goals over short-term gains

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8
Q

Decision-making is considered a core part of which management function?

A

Planning

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9
Q

Effective time management allows managers to:

A

Focus on critical tasks and delegate effectively

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10
Q

Lasting managerial success often depends on:

A

Flexibility in decision-making

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11
Q

The heuristic model in decision-making is best characterized by:

A

A trial-and-error approach

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12
Q

The ability to inspire and guide a team is central to the:

A

Leading function

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13
Q

The contingency approach in solving management problems is best described as:

A

Adapting the solution based on specific situations

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14
Q

Collaboration among team members is fostered by a manager’s ability to:

A

Promote open communication and teamwork

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15
Q

The function of management responsible for ensuring tasks are completed as planned is:

A

Controlling

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16
Q

The predictive model is primarily used for:

A

Forecasting future outcomes

17
Q

Engineers contribute to innovation by:

A

Embracing new technologies and ideas

18
Q

The classical management approach is divided into which subcategories?

A

Scientific and Administrative

19
Q

Accreditation for engineering programs is important because:

A

It ensures adherence to educational standards

20
Q

Which model in decision-making explains how decisions are actually made in real-life scenarios?

A

Descriptive Model