MGMT 609 Week 2 Quiz

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2.3 Quiz

Question 1

Managers achieve outcomes by...

Select one:

 a. Telling employees what to do.

 b. Working with others.

 c. Working through others.

 d. Working with and through others. 

Question 2

According to Pfeffer (author of one of this week's readings), what is the/are the essential component(s) of high performance work systems?

Select one:

 a. Compensation and training

 b. Information sharing

 c. Reduction of status differences

 d. All of the above 

Question 3

If a manager is described as 'effective' this means that he or she:

Select one:

 a. Builds a team of satisfied,  committed subordinates. 

 b. Demonstrates effectiveness by being promoted over time.

 c. Has satisfied, committed subordinates producing good organizational results.

 d. Oversees subordinates producing good organizational results.

Question 4

A 'successful' manager is defined as a manager who:

Select one:

 a. Delivers results leading to organizational success.

 b. Successfully gains the resources his or her team needs through networking and informati on gathering. 

 c. Is recognized by superiors and colleagues as an outstanding manager.

 d. Is promoted more quickly.

Question 5

What behavior sets apart the small minority of managers who are both effective and successful?

Select one:

 a. Spending more time exchanging information.

 b. Spending more time managing subordinates.

 c. Balancing multiple activities, including exchanging information, managing subordinates, and networking.

 d. Maintaining focus by reducing the amount of time spent on non-critical tasks like interacting with outsiders, socializing, or politicking.