San Francisco State University MGMT 610 1)What is considered a manager's primary responsibility?     Which statement best explains why it is difficult to differentiate between managerial and nonmanagerial employees?     Which of the following is considered the most important variable in employee productivity and loyalty within an organization?     Managers play a crucial role in identifying and responding to all of the following organizational challenges except                                                           

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MGMT 610

1)What is considered a manager's primary responsibility?

2. Which statement best explains why it is difficult to differentiate between managerial and nonmanagerial employees?

3. Which of the following is considered the most important variable in employee productivity and loyalty within an organization?

4. Managers play a crucial role in identifying and responding to all of the following organizational challenges except                                                            .

5. Which statement BEST explains how managerial job performance should be evaluated?

6. Fayol identified the management functions as planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling. Which of the following accurately describes the control function?

7. Which of the following statements about the changing nature of management in today's marketplace is most likely true?

8. Today's marketplace is very fluid with an increase in competition and customers who are more discerning and better informed. How has management changed in response?

9. What is the value of studying management even if you plan to pursue a career that requires a professional certification such as a CPA, doctor, or attorney?

10. Which statement about studying management is most likely true?

11.                        involve the ability to work well with other people individually and in a group.

12. The                         is the reality that management is needed in all types and sizes of organizations, at all organizational levels, in all organizational areas, and in organizations no matter where located.

13. Technical skills are                              .

14.                       is a change facing managers today that yields increased accountability.

15.                       includes setting goals, establishing strategies for achieving those goals, and developing plans to integrate and coordinate activities.

16. Sustainability is                            .

17. A manager is someone                           .

18. A first-line manager is                              .

19.                       means exploring new territory, taking risks, and doing things differently.

20. Decisional roles are                            .

21.                       involves working with and through people to accomplish organization goals.

22. Management is                          .

23. A middle manager is                             .

24. Interpersonal skills involve                               .

25. Interpersonal roles                           .

26.                    involve the ability to work well with other people individually and in a group.