Quiz of 10 multiple questions

1-Research finds that most major changes in companies are initiated by:

Select one:

a. An external successor brought in to replace a CEO who was forced out

b. A strong chief executive who has occupied the position for many years

c. An internal successor selected to replace the prior CEO who was forced out

d. An internal successor selected by the prior chief executive before retiring

2-When the competition is intense and the environment is changing rapidly, it is especially important to:

Select one:

a. Have detailed plans and operating procedures

b. Strengthen the organizational culture

c. Increase the power of the chief executive

d. Maintain a high level of external monitoring

3-What training method is most useful for improving interpersonal skills?

Select one:

a. Large scale simulations

b. Computer simulations

c. Analysis of short cases

d. Behavioral role modeling

4-Which of the following usually includes a mix of formal training and learning from experience working on management projects?

Select one:

a. Action Learning

b. Mentoring

c. Job rotation programs

d. Behavioral Modeling

5-Developing a personal vision of career objectives is an example of a:

Select one:

a. Self-Help activity

b. 360 degree feedback program

c. None of the answers

d. Developmental activity

6-Establishing a sabbatical program to allow employees to renew themselves is an example of:

Select one:

a. Creating a mission

b. Creating a vision

c. Creating a divisional climate

d. Creating a learning climate

7-Efficiency and process reliability includes:

Select one:

a. Cost reduction programs

b. All of the answers

c. Performance Management and goal setting programs

d. Process and quality improvement programs

8-Using multiple sources of relevant information is an example of a:

Select one:

a. None of the answers

b. Guideline for internal monitoring

c. Innovation and Adaption

d. Guideline for external monitoring

9-Major findings in leadership research, includes:

Select one:

a. The leadership situation

b. Leadership behavior

c. Power and influence

d. All of the answers

10-Research on the way managers acquire leadership skills find that:

Select one:

a. Decisions about job assignments usually consider developmental objectives

b. Most companies plan how to integrate formal training with development

c. Learning from experience is more important than formal training programs

d. Feedback workshops result in more learning than special assignments