Vocab
The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources
Management
What is the effectiveness of supervisor’s job is determined by?
The quality of supervised employee’s work
The efficient use of the company’s resources
The satisfaction of the supervisor’s employees
All of the above
4. All of the above
A subordinate is an experienced manager who meets regularly with a new manager to provide feedback and advice.
False, this is a work coach
Executives
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
The process of accomplishing the goals of an organization through the effective use of people and other resources
Manager
Which of the following is NOT a primary management activity?
Planning
Scheduling
Implementing
Controlling
2. Scheduling
Supervisors serve as the communication link between management and non-management employees
True
What type of manager spends the most time organizing?
Executives
What are the names of the Hex Girls from Scooby-Doo?
Thorn, Dusk, and Luna
Manager who directs the work of non-management employees; typically 1st level
Supervisor
What are the areas of Business Research? Select all that apply.
Marketing
Product development
Human Resources
Financial
All of the above
Most problems do not have a single solution; instead
they have a series of possible solutions
True
What type of manager spends the most time implementing?
Supervisors
Name 3 of Tinkerbell's 5 main friends
Iridessa, Silvermist, Vidia, Fawn, Rosetta
Manager who spends most of his/her time one or two management functions such as planning or controlling
Mid-Manager
What are the responsibilities of a supervisor? Select all that apply.
Communicate the goals and directions of management to employees
Explain employee concerns and ideas to management
Evaluate and improve employee performance
Use resources efficiently
All of the above
Classes, meetings, and professional associations can only be done with a work coach
False
What type of manager spends the most time controlling?
Supervisors
How many suitors does Odysseus's wife, Penelope, reject while he is on his quests?
108
Top-level manager who spends almost all his/her time on management functions and decisions that affect the entire company
Executive
Place the following steps in order.
Analyze the solutions
Identify the problem
List possible solutions
Select the best solution
2, 3, 1, 4
A self-study identifies tasks to be done, employees
assigned to the work, and time frame for completion
False, this is a schedule
What type of manager spends about an equal amount of time on all four management functions?
Mid-Managers
How many cats died on the Titanic?
1, her name was Jenny :(