Test Bank For Fundamentals of Management Canadian 9th Edition TB By Robbins

Test Bank For Fundamentals of Management Canadian 9th Edition TB By Robbins

Fundamentals of Management, 9e (Robbins)
Chapter 1 Managers and Management
1) Part of what defines an organization is its purpose.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: The goals or purpose of an organization define the organization's reason
for existing. Without a common purpose, a group of individuals does not qualify as an
organization.
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.1
Learning Outcome: Describe the roles of managers and the skills they need to
succeed within an organization
2) All organizations have a structure that in some ways serves to define and limit the
behavior of members of the organization.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: The structure of an organization, whether formal or informal, defines
how organization members interact. For example, a school's informal guidelines
might determine how teachers fraternize. A school's formal guidelines might set up
rules for interaction between students and teachers.
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.1
Learning Outcome: Describe the roles of managers and the skills they need to
succeed within an organization
3) In order to be considered a manager, an individual must direct or oversee the work
of others.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Directing and overseeing work distinguishes managers from
nonmanagerial employees. Managers direct and oversee work of others.
Nonmanagerial employees have no supervisory responsibilities.
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.1
Learning Outcome: Describe the roles of managers and the skills they need to
succeed within an organization
4) A manager does not work directly on tasks for the organization.
Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Managers may work on tasks in addition to their supervisory duties. For
example, a manager of a shop that designs clothing may also create designs on his or
her own.
Diff: 2
Objective: 1.1
Learning Outcome: Describe the roles of managers and the skills they need to
succeed within an organization