Delegation is the process during which a manager assigns certain activity that he should perform himself to a surbordinate worker while delegating  a. Unpopular task b. Responsibility  c. Abilities  d. Authority and respo

Which of the following refers to the power granted to a manager by the organization? A) legitimate power B) reward power C) referent power D) expert power

It is a function of management wherein the manager decides what the people will do and who will hold the job

Dividing the work into a number of allied activities based on the specific skills of employees is called: a. Facilitating coordination O b. Facilitating control c. Specialization O d. Duplication

The organization strictly ensures that all employees are equal when it comes to promotion or giving any rewards. The employees are given a work environment where they can decide and work on their own for achieving objectives. The organization provides the necessary resources and quality in the work and that makes the employee satisfied and contented in the job. Which value system is followed by the organization? O a. Terminal values O b. Human nature values O c. All the options O d. Instrumental values

You are a manager at a factory located in a Chicago suburb.  The majority of employees are minorities, some African American, some Hispanic, some Asian, some European.  Almost never do the employees become managers.  Some are immigrants to the U.S. and English is not some of the workers first language.  The supervisors are some white Americans and some African Americans and all supervisors speak English.  In order for the workers to fulfill orders, the supervisors communicate the specifics of the orders.   In a recent study of productivity rates, it was shown that production has been slowing, that is, the number of orders and units per order, has been declining, by 20 or more percent in the last two years.  Also, turnover has increased, as more employees have left the company to work other places.   You are tasked with conducting a needs analysis to see if there is training or development of the employees which will improve the situation.  What are the major areas you will investigate,…

Tayyaba heads the editorial team of a publishing company. She wants to align her subordinates towards the main objectives of the company. Which of the following strategies should Tayyaba apply Select one: a. Monitor implementation of plans b. Communicate the vision and cultivate a shared culture O c. Direct employees O d. Supervise an organizational structure

A collection of people whose individual efforts result in a level of performance which is greater than the sum of their individual contributions, is known as: a. Work Group O b. Work Team c.Work Goal Od. Work Initiative

2. Employee discipline is a corrective process used to enforce organizational rules. Common disciplinary issues caused by problem employees include absenteeism, tardiness, productivity and quality deficiencies, safety violations, insubordination, and behavior problems. a. Compare and contrast the positive and progressive discipline approaches. b. Discuss the reasons why discipline might not be used. c. Identify at least three typical offenses leading to immediate termination. d. What process should be followed when terminating employees?

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