Management, A Practical Introduction, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill 8th edition test bank chapter 1 Q&A 2023 Update 100% Rated A+

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1. At times, to be efficient in management means not using resources in the most costeffective way. - ANS-FALSE 2. One of the challenges of management is that problems and scenarios are seldom sim... ilar, so managers are not able to use past products and accomplishments as indicators of future success. - ANS-FALSE 3. The ideal state that many people seek is an emotional zone somewhere between excitement and anxiety. - ANS-TRUE Organizations can gain a competitive advantage simply by matching their competition in terms of cutting costs and responsiveness to employees. - ANS-F 5. Innovation in business is defined as seeking ways to deliver less costly goods but in similar ways, maintaining employee morale - ANS-FALSE 6. Telecommuting has been found to enhance employee satisfaction and performance. - ANS-TRUE 7. Over the past 10 years, business crime has all but disappeared, thanks to technological oversight. - ANS-FALSE 8. George is developing a new employee schedule for his lawn care service due to the increase in business during the summer. While doing this, George is involved in organizing. - ANS-TRUE 9. Susan, a district manager for a large retail chain, is comparing the goals of her stores with recent sales. She knows that two stores are underperforming, so she plans on meeting with those managers to discuss corrective action; this process is the controlling managerial function. - ANS-TRUE 10. Martina recently met with her manager, Omari, who spent time motivating her by showing Martina how important she is to the company's success. Martina is now excited to do her part to help the company achieve its goals. Omari was performing the management function known as leading. - ANS-TRUE 11.Tanesha works for a line of sporting goods stores. In her role, she makes strategic long-term decisions about her company's overall direction, and she creates the overall Continues... [Show More]

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