What are the four key management activities used by Jason (and other leaders)? correct answers Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling
Effective organizing includes making sure teams are optimally designed. correct answers True
Leading is solely the responsibility of the manager. correct a...
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What are the four key management activities used by Jason (and other leaders)? correct answers
Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling
Effective organizing includes making sure teams are optimally designed. correct answers True
Leading is solely the responsibility of the manager. correct answers False
The controlling function should be practiced regularly, not just at the end of the year. correct
answers True
HOW DO RESTAURANTS PIVOT IN THE PANDEMIC? Who doesn't love a good restaurant?
Nevertheless, there are few sectors of our economy that have been the restaurant industry. Listen
to the attached podcast and outline the environmental factors that helped this restaurant owner
build his post-pandemic strategy.
What were some of the macro-environmental factors that shaped the restauranteur's management
of his business in the pandemic? Check all that apply. correct answers Laws, Economy
What might be a strategy you would pursue based on the environmental factors he was facing?
correct answers Find ways to make the steak and seafood items better suited for takeout and
delivery.
Why is a macro environmental analysis important for managers? correct answers It gives you an
understanding of important external factors that influence your business.
Some organizations recognize that the traditional manager function is obsolete and that all
employees have managerial responsibilities. This approach is especially effective when
employees are working from home with limited contact to a manager. Bossless organizations are
more flexible when employees are more committed and make decisions faster and better than
traditionally managed organizations. Assigning managerial responsibilities to every employee
requires extra training and the right organizational culture that supports the bossless
environment.
Today's managers must lead by: correct answers empowering employees to do their best work.
Which of the following is a challenge for bossless organizations? correct answers Assigning
managerial responsibilities to all employees requires increased employee training
The most critical task for today's managers is: correct answers shaping the culture and conditions
of work to empower employees.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a bossless organization? correct answers Better
coordination among departments
, Managers today: correct answers need to empower and enable their colleagues to do their best
work.
Bossless organizations have: correct answers a nonhierarchical organizational structure.
Megan, a human resource manager, recently approved the hiring of five summer interns. She will
use _______ to decide which departments would benefit from the interns' employment. correct
answers organizing
As production manager, part of Jennifer's job is to determine what raw materials will be needed
to meet production needs. Sales forecasts may help Jennifer with this ____________ function of
management. correct answers planning
As CEO, Juan likes to meet all newly hired employees and share the story of how his grandfather
started the company 60 years ago. Juan uses __________ to inspire the new employees. correct
answers leading
Which of the following is NOT a management activity, as defined by Peter Drucker? correct
answers Reacting to change
Which of the following managers is involved in organizing activities? correct answers Maude,
who is making up a work schedule for her team
While reviewing the latest production reports, Diego notices that the company is off of its
production goal by 200 units. Diego uses ________ to determine that the production shortage is
due to an incorrect speed setting on a piece of machinery. correct answers controlling
Demetrius has a weekly meeting with his sales staff to review their performance and offer
suggestions and strategies for their upcoming sales appointments. Demetrius is ________ his
employees to help them achieve their goals. correct answers leading
Julia uses ______ to determine how many focus groups will need to be conducted in order to
accomplish the company's research goals. correct answers planning
Which of the following IS a management activity, as defined by Peter Drucker? correct answers
Developing people
When managers empower their employees, they are involved in the task of: correct answers
developing people to enable them to do their best work.
Jim is CEO for a company that produces filing cabinets and office furniture. He uses _________
when determining that in order to increase production by 20% next year, the company will need
to hire 10 new employees. correct answers planning
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