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CLEP Principles Of Management

Subjects : clep, business-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Power derived through advanced knowledge or experience in a particular subject.






2. Alderfer proposed that motivation is a function of three basic needs (listed from lowest to highest): existence needs (the desire for physiological and materialistic well-being) - relatedness needs (the desire to have meaningful relationships with si

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3. Leadership based on an exchange process - in which followers are rewarded for good performance and punished for poor performance






4. A theory that states that people will be motivated to the extent to which they believe that their efforts will lead to good performance - that good performance will be rewarded - and that they will be offered attractive rewards






5. Using computers and telecommunications equipment to perform work from home or another remote location






6. Group performance is dependent upon the interaction between leadership style and situational favorableness

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7. Assumes that the manager will operate an make decisions based on the best economic interest of the company






8. A decision-making method that begins and ends by having group members quietly write down and evaluate ideas to be shared with the group. This ensures weaker voices have a chance to speak.






9. There are no predefined criteria or priorities. Instead they are set by the group when making the decision






10. Staffing means seeking the best people for key jobs throughout the entire organistaion irrespective of nationality






11. A paradox in which a group of people collectively decide on a course of action that is counter to the preferences of any of the individuals in the group






12. Total fixed cost






13. A mechanism for gathering information about performance deficiencies after they occur






14. Is a model for project management designed to analyze and represent the tasks involved in completing a given project. A method to analyze the involved tasks in completing a given project - especially the time needed to complete each task - and identi






15. Someone does not have 'official' authority but is recognized as a leader by the group






16. Plan reflecting decisions about resource allocations - company priorities - and steps needed to meet strategic goals. LONG TERM GOALS






17. Tests ending condition in middle of loop






18. The control process used while plans are being carried out - including directing - monitoring - and fine-tuning activities as they are performed.






19. An informal - person-to-person communication network of employees that is not officially sanctioned by the organization






20. Choosing an option that is acceptable - although not necessarily the best or perfect.






21. Degree to which decision-making authority is given to lower levels in an organization's hierarchy






22. Determined by factoring the machine set up costs as well as the cost of operating the production equipment.






23. A simple bar chart that depicts project tasks against a calendar






24. Average Return per user






25. When a company or organization responds to a requirement or responsibility by fighting against it.






26. Assumes that managers will not search for the optimal solution to an issue - but will instead settle for the first available solution that meets their needs.






27. People's expectations or beliefs determine their behavior and performance - thus serving to make their expectations come true. also... living up to or down to another's expectations of us... 'self fulfilling prophecy'






28. The tendency for observers - when analyzing another's behavior - to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the impact of personal disposition






29. 1.Latent - parties don't know the conflict exists 2.Perceived - reacting calmly and seeking to understand the situation 3.Felt 4.Manifest 5.Conflict aftermath






30. 1) Awareness of need for a decision. 2) Formulation of the problem. 3) Diagnosis and information gathering. 4) Generation of alternatives. 5) Evaluation of alternatives and selection of best option. 6) Implementation of solution. 7) Feedback and eval






31. The process of comparing a practice or process to an alternate - existing practice or process in order to gain insights and make improvements






32. This cluster includes behaviors such as showing mutual trust and respect for subordinates - demonstrating a genuine concern for their needs - and having a desire to look out for their welfare. Leaders with a strong this style listen to employees sugg






33. The management function that measures performance - compares it to objectives - implements necessary changes - and monitors progress






34. Leadership that - enabled by a leader's vision and inspiration - exerts significant influence






35. The management function that assesses the management environment to set future objectives and map out activities necessary to achieve those objectives - and To be effective - the objectives of individuals - teams - and management should be coordinate






36. Holder's ability to give something of value - like $ - responisbility - or praise; Ex: boss - teachers - etc.






37. Implements general plan and guides development in a localized area; addresses geographical area with in general plan area






38. Provides a means for evaluating leadership styles and then training managers to move towards an ideal style of behavior






39. Assure that organizational processes are acting as intended. Additionally - the control system will help create a system that limits waste to organizational resources.






40. Temporary allocation of personnel and resources for the accomplishment of a specific objective






41. Motivation has two factors: satisfiers and dis-satisfiers.

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42. Power derived through one's position - such as a police officer or elected official.






43. When a company or organization does the bare minimum required to meet a requirement or responsibility






44. Forming - Storming - Norming - Performing






45. When a company or organization chooses to do more than required to meet a requirement or responsibility and perhaps even becoming an industry leader in that area.






46. Planning - Controlling - Leading - Organizing






47. Groups in which the members are attached to each other and act as one unit






48. A plan that deals with organizational issues and problems that recur frequently. 'sexual harassment policy'






49. Integrates all departments and functions throughout an organization into a single IT system so that employees can make decisions by viewing enterprisewide information on all business operations






50. A one-time plan specifically designed to meet the needs of a unique situation. 'visit of official'