26. A problem for managers typically associated with interconnected databases is the high cost of this type of system. FALSE The Internet, with its huge, interconnected databases made up of computerized collections of interrelated files, can overwhelm us with information, much of it useful, much of it not. The challenge for managers is how to deal with this massive amount of data. Technology Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Understand Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Objective: 01-03 Challenges can make one feel alive. What are seven challenges I could look forward to as a manager? Topic: Competitive Advantage 27. One advantage of e-business is that managers can require employees and teams to work at certain times, and require employees to work at the same location. FALSE With computers and telecommunications technology, organizations and teams become "virtual"; they are no longer as bound by time zones and locations. AACSB: Analytical Thinking Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Understand Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Objective: 01-03 Challenges can make one feel alive. What are seven challenges I could look forward to as a manager? Topic: Competitive Advantage 28. Telecommuting is seldom utilized by organizations because of the high costs resulting from travel and other expenses associated with meeting in groups on a regular basis. FALSE Telecommuting lowers as employees work from home or remote locations using a variety of information technologies. AACSB: Technology Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 Easy Learning Objective: 01-03 Challenges can make one feel alive. What are seven challenges I could look forward to as a manager? Topic: Competitive Advantage
38. Controlling is the arranging of jobs, people, and other resources to accomplish tasks and responsibilities. FALSE Organizing is defined as arranging tasks, people, and other resources to accomplish the work. Analytical Thinking Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Remember Difficulty: 1 Easy Learning Objective: 01-02 What would I actually do-that is, what would be my four principal functions-as a manager? Topic: Organizing 39. George is developing a new employee schedule for his lawn care service due to the increase in business during the summer. doing this, George is involved in organizing. TRUE Organizing is defined as arranging tasks, people, and other resources to accomplish the work. AACSB: Analytical Thinking Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Apply Difficulty: 3 Hard Learning Objective: 01-02 What would I actually do-that is, what would be my four principal functions-as a manager? Topic: Organizing 40. Susan, a district manager for a large retail chain, is comparing the goals of her stores with recent sales. She knows that two stores are underperforming, so she plans on meeting with those managers to discuss corrective action; this process is the controlling managerial function. TRUE Controlling is defined as monitoring performance, comparing it with goals, and taking corrective action as needed. Analytical Thinking Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Apply Difficulty: 3 Hard Learning Objective: 01-02 What would I actually do-that is, what would be my four principal functions-as a manager? Topic: Controlling
AACSB: Knowledge Application Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Apply Difficulty: 3 Hard Learning Objective: 01-04 What are the levels and areas of management I need to know to move up, down, and sideways? Topic: Functional Manager 111. Tutors for Students (TFI) is an organization with the purpose of offering tutoring to older students and not making a profit. TFI is an example of a ____ organization. Nonprofit organizations' purpose is to offer services to some clients, not to make a profit. Examples of such organizations are hospitals, colleges, and social-welfare agencies (e.g., the Salvation Army, the Red Cross). AACSB: Knowledge Application Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Apply Difficulty: 3 Hard Learning Objective: 01-04 What are the levels and areas of management I need to know to move up, down, and sideways? Topic: Organization 112. The city fire department offers its services to any individual within its city limits, so even Paul, who is driving through the city on vacation, received assistance with a car fire. The fire department is an example of a ___ organization. One particular type of nonprofit organization is called the commonweal organization. Unlike nonprofit service organizations, which offer services to some clients, commonweal organizations offer services to all clients within their jurisdictions. Examples are the military services, the U.S. Postal Service, and your local fire and police departments. AACSB: Analytical Thinking Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Understand Difficulty: 2 Medium Learning Objective: 01-04 What are the levels and areas of management I need to know to move up, down, and sideways? Topic: Organization