Unit 1 - Managing and Performing

Question 1

Which statement best characterizes the skillset of effective managers?

Answer 1

They are able to multitask and perform many different functions in a short time span.

Question 2

Most of a manager’s work is:

Answer 2

Informal and unscheduled.

Question 3

Which activity do managers spend most of their time doing?

Answer 3

Speaking with and listening to others.

Question 4

What are the three interpersonal manager roles?

Answer 4

Figurehead, Leader, Liaison.

Question 5

Resource allocation is a function falling under the __________.

Answer 5

Decisional role

Question 6

Strategic planning is often a key activity for managers that:

Answer 6

Occupy executive level positions.

Question 7

To attract, train, motivate, retain, and promote good people, managers must:

Answer 7

act as mentors.

Question 8

Monitoring business indicators such as business cycles or returns on equity or investment is a management activity called __________.

Answer 8

environmental scanning