FM 116 Chapter 14 Review Questions and Correct Answers
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FM 116
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FM 116
Which of the following statements is true of equity theory? It is based on perceptions, which are not always on the mark.
An assumption of Theory X Coercion and threats are vital to get people to work toward company goals.
The most effective strategic goals are Defined in clear numerical terms.
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FM 116 Chapter 14 Review Questions
and Correct Answers
Which of the following statements is true of equity theory? ✅It is based on perceptions,
which are not always on the mark.
An assumption of Theory X ✅Coercion and threats are vital to get people to work
toward company goals.
The most effective strategic goals are ✅Defined in clear numerical terms.
Advantage of a matrix organization ✅It encourages teamwork and communication
across the organization.
Psychologist Douglas McGregor proposed that managers should use Theory Y
assumptions to ✅Capitalize on the intelligence of every worker.
The line approach to organizational structure is not appropriate for medium-sized and
large organizations because ✅There is a lack of specialists to provide inputs on key
decisions.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory states that people ✅Are motivated to satisfy only
unmet needs.
Nurses care for their patients, and the work performed by them has a large and direct
impact on their patients' lives. In this context, which of the following factors of job
enrichment is most likely to motivate nurses? ✅Task significance
Which of the following is true of contingency planning? ✅The senior manager
spearheads this process but with input from the other levels of management.
In the context of a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis
of a company, which of the following is an example of an external opportunity? ✅New
social trends in the market.
It is necessary for Aquasona Inc., a company that packages drinking water, to regularly
engage in operational planning. The managers of the company typically do the planning
for a period of one week. In this case, the managers in charge of the operational
planning are _____ managers. ✅First-line
Daniella is a manager in a big data management company. Based on her sharp
management skills, she has the highest number of people assigned under her. Thus,
, Daniella is in charge of supervising a total number of 35 employees of the company. In
this scenario, the number of employees assigned to Daniella refers to her _____.
✅Span of Control
Expectancy theory advocates that ✅Employees will continue to perform only if they
believe that their efforts are recognized.
Rebecca is a manager in a large publishing house. She and a few other managers do
the tactical planning once the strategic plan is prepared. Rebecca is a _____ manager.
✅Middle
Which of the following statements is true of job enrichment? ✅It is the creation of jobs
with more meaningful content, under the assumption that creative work will motivate
employees.
An assumption of Theory Y is that ✅People can accept and even seek responsibility.
In the context of goal setting in an organization, the most effective strategic goals are
✅Define goals in clear numerical terms.
Autocratic leadership tends to be the best option when ✅A a quick decision is
paramount.
Advantage of a centralized organization ✅tends to have a uniform customer approach
across the front lines.
In the context of strategic planning, which of the following is true of mission statements?
✅They provide a clear, long-term focus for an organization.
Which of the following statements is true of contingency planning? ✅It focuses solely
on the issues that are most probable, most potentially harmful, or both.
Planning ✅Management achieving the goals of an organization: Determining
organizational goals and action plans for achieving those goals.
Organizing ✅Management achieving the goals of an organization: Determining a
structure for individual jobs and overall organization.
Leading ✅Management achieving the goals of an organization: Directing and
motivating people to achieve organizational goals.
Controlling ✅Management achieving the goals of an organization: Monitoring
performance and making adjustments as needed.
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