Section 2 Flashcards
(29 cards)
L1: A company is quickly expanding to new offices and is working through issues related to how they will allocate resources over the next six months to handle the expansion. The results of these decisions will be reported to shareholders and used to seek additional funds from venture capitalists.
Which department will carry out this work for the company?
HR
R&D
IT
Accounting and finance
Accounting and finance
L1: A new office has had multiple complaints about the payroll services for its employees. Several times the payments have been late, and there has been confusion about which benefits the company will help pay.
Which department will address this issue?
IT
HR
Accounting and finance
R&D
IT
L1: A senior executive is looking for individuals in the company who have the ability to influence others in a way that will help accomplish the company’s goals as opposed to simply instructing others to accomplish the goal.
What type of individual is this executive attempting to identify?
Manager
Supervisor
Leader
Foreman
Leader
L1: A senior executive is looking for people in the organization who have the ability to influence others based on their level of charisma, not simply based on their corporate title.
What type of individual is the executive attempting to identify?
Formal leader
Department manager
Divisional manager
Informal leader
Informal leader
L1: One of a company’s new offices is suffering from low morale even though the employees are working toward corporate goals. The owner notices that there is a disconnect between the supervisor and the employees. The owner thinks that the employees are only responding to the supervisor’s directives out of duty.
Which title encompasses the behavior of this supervisor?
Individual contributor
Leader
Manager
HR director
Manager
L2: Which competing value in the Competing Values Framework is characterized by being externally focused and flexible, supporting visionaries and innovation?
Hierarchy
Clan
Adhocracy
Market
Adhocracy
L2: Which competing value focuses on stability, control, and internal processes, with a focus on efficiency and standardization?
Hierarchy
Adhocracy
Market
Clan
Hierarchy
L2: Which type of organizational structure is characterized by flexibility, wider span of control, and is best suited for unstable, changing environments?
Bureaucratic
Organic
Hierarchical
Mechanistic
Organic
L2: According to the Attraction-Selection-Attrition Model, why are individuals attracted to organizations that align with their values and personality?
Because organizations are more likely to select those with different values
Because individuals are more likely to perform well in organizations that align with their personal values.
Because organizations prioritize hiring individuals with opposing values
Because organizations prefer employees with diverse backgrounds
Because individuals are more likely to perform well in organizations that align with their personal values.
L2: How does the concept of person-organization fit differ from person-job fit?
Person-organization fit relates to compatibility with the organization, while person-job fit relates to compatibility with the job
Person-organization fit emphasizes personality traits, while person-job fit emphasizes performance evaluations
Person-organization fit focuses on skills, while person-job fit focuses on values
Person-organization fit aligns with job demands, while person-job fit aligns with organizational values
Person-organization fit relates to compatibility with the organization, while person-job fit relates to compatibility with the job
Which department in an organization is responsible for identifying the potential target audience based on the unique selling proposition of a product?
Marketing
Research and Development
Information Technology
Human Resources
Marketing
Which organizational department is responsible for target market identification?
Marketing
Accounting and finance
Human resources
Research and development
Marketing
A new manager of a sales department receives the monthly reports from all four of the company’s sales locations throughout the state. The manager must interpret this data to set targets for sales for the next month and quarter.
Which skill set must this manager possess to fulfill this job responsibility?
Analysis
People
Communication
Technic
Analysis
Which organizational department is responsible for managing and overseeing employee compensation and benefits?
Accounting and finance
Research and development
Human resources
Marketing
Human resources
A manager encourages employees to think creatively and take risks to increase their impact on the organization.
Which type of organizational culture does this reflect?
Clan
Adhocracy
Hierarchy
Market
Adhocracy
Which characteristic of an organization is considered in the competing values framework?
Open versus closed access to resources
Small versus large employee base
External versus internal focus of activity
Passive versus active communication style
correct
External versus internal focus of activity
Which characteristic must exist for new employees to perform well in an organization prior to being fully trained?
Personality assessment profile
Fit with the culture
Level of GPA
Number of accomplishments
correct
Fit with the culture
Which department in an organization is responsible for preparing financial reports such as profit and loss statements and balance sheets?
Research and Development
Human Resources
Marketing
Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance
Which set of attributes reflects a market culture in the competing values framework?
Process-oriented and highly structured
Adjustable and entrepreneurial
People-oriented and friendly
Results-oriented and competitive
Results-oriented and competitive
Which organizational department is responsible for training and coaching employees?
Research and development
Accounting and finance
Human resources
Marketing
Human resources
A company employee is involved in developing the vision for the organization and developing the broad goals necessary to move toward that vision.
What is this employee’s role?
Team member
Manager
Individual contributor
Leader
Leader
Which department in an organization is responsible for mediating internal rifts and disputes among employees?
Marketing
Research and Development
Human Resources
Information Technology
Human Resources
A manager is responsible for four sales departments located in different parts of the state. The manager needs to keep all departments up to date with what is happening in the organization.
Which type of managerial skills will this manager need to handle this challenge successfully?
People
Analysis
Technical
Communication
Communication
Which statement best describes the role of a manager in an organization?
Managers are only individuals with a management position title
Managers transition from being individual contributors to focusing on teamwork and collective achievement
Managers are responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information within the organization
Managers focus on inspiring and influencing people to work towards a common goal
Managers transition from being individual contributors to focusing on teamwork and collective achievement
