MGT 3013 MIDTERM REVIEW #1 - QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS - RATED 100% CORRECT.
What is management? Answer - The planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling of human and other resources to achieve organizational goals
effectively and efficiently.
Efficiency Answer - A measure of how well or productively resources are used
to achieve a goal.
Effectiveness Answer - A measure of the appropriateness of the goals an
organization is pursuing and the degree to which they are achieved.
Conceptual skills Answer - The ability to analyze and diagnose a situation and
distinguish between cause and effect.
Technical skills Answer - The specific knowledge and techniques required to
perform an organizational role.
Human skills Answer - The ability to understand, alter, lead, and control the
behavior of other individuals and groups.
What are the big five personality traits? Answer - Extraversion, agreeableness,
openness, negative affect, and conscientiousness.
, Extraversion Answer - Tendency to experience positive emotions and moods
and feel good about oneself and the rest of the world.
Managers high in extraversion Answer - Tend to be sociable, affectionate,
outgoing, and friendly.
Managers low in extraversion Answer - Tend to be less inclined toward social
interaction and have a less positive outlook.
Agreeableness Answer - Tendency to get along well with others.
Managers high in agreeableness Answer - Are likable, affectionate, and care
about others.
Managers low in agreeableness Answer - May be distrustful, unsympathetic,
uncooperative, and antagonistic.
Negative affectivity Answer - Tendency to experience negative emotions and
moods, feel distressed, and be critical of oneself and others.
Conscientiousness Answer - Tendency to be careful, scrupulous, and
persevering
Managers high in conscientiousness Answer - Organized and self-disciplined.
Managers low in conscientiousness Answer - Lack direction and self-discipline.
ANSWERS - RATED 100% CORRECT.
What is management? Answer - The planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling of human and other resources to achieve organizational goals
effectively and efficiently.
Efficiency Answer - A measure of how well or productively resources are used
to achieve a goal.
Effectiveness Answer - A measure of the appropriateness of the goals an
organization is pursuing and the degree to which they are achieved.
Conceptual skills Answer - The ability to analyze and diagnose a situation and
distinguish between cause and effect.
Technical skills Answer - The specific knowledge and techniques required to
perform an organizational role.
Human skills Answer - The ability to understand, alter, lead, and control the
behavior of other individuals and groups.
What are the big five personality traits? Answer - Extraversion, agreeableness,
openness, negative affect, and conscientiousness.
, Extraversion Answer - Tendency to experience positive emotions and moods
and feel good about oneself and the rest of the world.
Managers high in extraversion Answer - Tend to be sociable, affectionate,
outgoing, and friendly.
Managers low in extraversion Answer - Tend to be less inclined toward social
interaction and have a less positive outlook.
Agreeableness Answer - Tendency to get along well with others.
Managers high in agreeableness Answer - Are likable, affectionate, and care
about others.
Managers low in agreeableness Answer - May be distrustful, unsympathetic,
uncooperative, and antagonistic.
Negative affectivity Answer - Tendency to experience negative emotions and
moods, feel distressed, and be critical of oneself and others.
Conscientiousness Answer - Tendency to be careful, scrupulous, and
persevering
Managers high in conscientiousness Answer - Organized and self-disciplined.
Managers low in conscientiousness Answer - Lack direction and self-discipline.
