Chapter 1
Chapter 3
Chapter 6
Chapter 8
Random
100
Which of the following is an example of an organization?
a. The Department of Education
b. Kuwait technical college's football team
c. Starbucks
d. All of these choices
d. All of these choices
100
T/F: External environment is everything outside an organization’s boundaries that might affect it.
true
100
T/F: Decision making is the cornerstone of planning.
true
100
T/F: Managers make decisions about problems but not opportunities
False
100
T/F: Eiffel tower can grow over 6 inches taller in the summer time.
True, because metal expands with heat.
200
List 3 examples of PHYSICAL resources that may be found in KDD
raw materials.
an office building
robotic welder
200
The ____ dimension refers to the methods available for converting resources into products and services.
a. task
b. sociocultural
c. technological
d. political
c. technological
200
____ is the act of choosing one alternative from many.
Decision making
200
Yum Brands is expanding its Chinese presence into smaller cities like Yiyang and Zhengzhou because larger cities are saturated. This is an example of a ____ decision.
a.nonprogrammed
b.rational
c.ethical
d.programmed
nonprogrammed
200
___ never spoils.
Hint: It's an edible item.
Honey
300
T/F: Abdulrahman has strong diagnostic skills. He is good at developing a big picture perspective.
True
300
T/F: Task environments are the same from organization to organization because each company functions in the same global environment.
False
300
You have decided to go into business for yourself. On your bank loan application, you state that you intend to open a flower shop in Mayar Shuwaikh Mall. What does this statement on your loan application represent?
A mission statement
300
The first step in the decision-making process is
recognizing and defining the situation.
300
Which animal can't walk backwards?
Kangaroo
400
The primary purpose of the management process is to achieve organizational goals _____ and _____ .
The primary purpose of the management process is to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.
400
Define Sociocultural forces
- are the customs and values of the society within which the firm is operating
- are part of the general environment
- influence consumers' tastes and preferences
400
Abyat's marketing department could set a ____ to create a digital advertisement for a sale within the next two weeks
a.tactical goal
b. mission statement
c. operational goal
d. strategic goal
operational goal
400
The decision maker faces the conditions of ___, ___ and uncertainty.
The decision maker faces the conditions of certainty, risk and uncertainty.
400
This country has more lakes than the rest of the world combined.
Canada
500
Give an example one type of skill for each category:
1- technical skills
2- interpersonal skills
3- diagnostic skills.
Technical Skills
Example: Using Excel to create financial reports.
Interpersonal Skills
Example: Communicating effectively with team members during a group project.
Diagnostic Skills
Example: Analyzing the cause of a drop in employee performance and identifying possible solutions.
500
What does the task environment include?
The task environment includes competitors, customers, suppliers, strategic partners, and regulators.
500
A good goal is SMART, what does SMART stand for?
A good goal is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
SMART Criteria:
1️⃣ Specific – Clearly defines what needs to be achieved.
2️⃣ Measurable – Includes criteria to track progress and success.
3️⃣ Achievable – Realistic given available resources and constraints.
4️⃣ Relevant – Aligned with broader objectives or personal aspirations.
5️⃣ Time-bound – Has a clear deadline or timeframe for completion.
500
Define programmed decisions and provide an example.
Programmed decision: One that is fairly structured or recurs with some frequency, or both.
When the bell rings at a firehouse, the firefighters make programmed decisions.
500
This famous artist is known for cutting off part of his own ear.
Vincent van Gogh