Principles of Management Bus 101 (06044100)

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Principles of Management Bus 101 (06044100)

  

Final Examination Booklet

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Principles of Management

EXAMINATION NUMBER:

06044100

Complete the following exam by answering the questions and

compiling your answers into a word-processing document. When

you’re ready to submit your answers, refer to the instructions at

the end of your exam booklet.

Part A: Answer each of the following questions in one or two

paragraphs. Each answer is worth 15 points.

1. What is required to implement an organization’s commitment
to social responsibility? What are the main obstacles to
implementing socially responsible policies? Name specific
actions that can be taken toward increased social
responsibility.

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. What is departmentalization? Explain departmentalization
based on work, products, geography, and customers. Provide
an example of each.

3. What does the acronym SWOT stand for? Describe a SWOT
analysis and explain its purpose.

Part B: Answer each of the following questions in one to four

sentences. Each answer is worth 5 points.

1. Define the term six sigma.

2. How is the balance of trade related to exports, imports,
trade surpluses, and deficits?

3. In the context of communication, what is perception?

4. Define the term organizational decentralization.

Principles of Management

5. Briefly summarize Simon’s principle of bounded rationality
as it applies to satisficing.

6. The terms consideration and initiating structure emerged
from the Ohio State studies. Explain what these terms
mean in relationship to leadership.

7. Explain the difference between positive and negative
reinforcement.

8. Define the term system as it relates to management. What
is the difference between an open and a closed system?

9. In one sentence each, describe the five basic management
tasks.

10. Describe how a manager would use the critical-incident
appraisal method for assessing an employee.

11. What is the difference between group norms and group
cohesiveness? Give a simple example of each concept.

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Examination 3

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