MGT 300 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which scenario is indicative of groupthink? - Answer- a team quickly reached a
unanimous decision without looking for additional information
Before building a team, what is the first question you need to ask? - Answer- Do I need
a team?
Which of the following is not a functional way of having good management teams? -
Answer- only the most senior manager makes the decision
What does goal displacement refer to? - Answer- the redirection of efforts towards new,
unintended objectives
Labor rates typically refer to a business's - Answer- hourly or salaried wages paid to
employees
Higher incentives lead to worse performance in - Answer- creative thinking
Group identification enhances productivity through all of the below EXCEPT - Answer-
engaging in cut-throat competitions
What is confirmation bias? - Answer- the tendency to interpret new evidence as
confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories
In negotiation, how might anchors affect the final outcome? - Answer- Lead negotiators
to fixate on the first proposed term as a reference point
The process of setting goals for the future, designing strategies, and deciding on the
actions and resources needed to achieve success is called: - Answer- planning
As a coffee shop manager, sheila is always collecting customer feedback, assessing
customer satisfaction, and constantly seeking ways to improve service processes. In
this case, Sheila is: - Answer- controlling
______ is the process of effectively motivating and communicating with people to
achieve goals - Answer- leading
, Erin Meyer's cultural dimension includes leading, which is a metric that closely builds on
Hofestede's concept of - Answer- power distance
Utilizing mathematical models and data analysis, XYZ Logistics fine-tunes inventory
levels, transportation routes, and order fulfillment processes. In this case, which
management approach is the company using? - Answer- Management science
A closed-system perspective suggests that decision-making in management is based
on - Answer- profits and losses
During the grand opening of the company's new headquarters, the CEO stood at the
entrance to welcome distinguished guests. She also performed ceremonial duties,
cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening. In this case, the CEO is performing her -
Answer- figurehead role
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is criticized for - Answer- lack of empirical evidence
A key characteristic of Bureaucracy as proposed by Max Weber is - Answer-
hierarchical structure with clear lines of authority
Theory X and Theory Y as proposed by Douglas McGregor speaks to which of these
considerations in management? 1-Management and leadership styles 2-Employee
relations with management 3-Employee motivation - Answer- 1, 2, & 3
How can you navigate cross cultural communication with others? - Answer- look for
places where you overlap with their communication styles
In pursuit of protectionism, U.S. decided to increase tariffs on imported goods. This
approach aims to - Answer- bolster the competitiveness of domestic industries
In many countries, the ratio of older people to total population is rising rapidly. This is an
example of a _____ force, and accounting for this is important to business because
_______ - Answer- social; it could change the pattern of demand for services
How does Hall's concept of "monochronic" time orientation differ from "polychronic" time
orientation? - Answer- Monochronic values punctuality and sequential activities, while
polychronic embraces flexibility and simultaneous tasks
One potential challenge associated with offshoring is - Answer- cultural barriers
Rachel is a team lead who emphasizes collaboration, seeking input from each of her
members and valuing collective decision-making. She also consistently highlights the
team's achievements. Rachel is most likely from a culture that is - Answer- collectivistic
All of the following are shortcomings of Hofestede's research EXCEPT 1-The results
were based on very few survey questions 2-The sample was drawn only from one
AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
Which scenario is indicative of groupthink? - Answer- a team quickly reached a
unanimous decision without looking for additional information
Before building a team, what is the first question you need to ask? - Answer- Do I need
a team?
Which of the following is not a functional way of having good management teams? -
Answer- only the most senior manager makes the decision
What does goal displacement refer to? - Answer- the redirection of efforts towards new,
unintended objectives
Labor rates typically refer to a business's - Answer- hourly or salaried wages paid to
employees
Higher incentives lead to worse performance in - Answer- creative thinking
Group identification enhances productivity through all of the below EXCEPT - Answer-
engaging in cut-throat competitions
What is confirmation bias? - Answer- the tendency to interpret new evidence as
confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories
In negotiation, how might anchors affect the final outcome? - Answer- Lead negotiators
to fixate on the first proposed term as a reference point
The process of setting goals for the future, designing strategies, and deciding on the
actions and resources needed to achieve success is called: - Answer- planning
As a coffee shop manager, sheila is always collecting customer feedback, assessing
customer satisfaction, and constantly seeking ways to improve service processes. In
this case, Sheila is: - Answer- controlling
______ is the process of effectively motivating and communicating with people to
achieve goals - Answer- leading
, Erin Meyer's cultural dimension includes leading, which is a metric that closely builds on
Hofestede's concept of - Answer- power distance
Utilizing mathematical models and data analysis, XYZ Logistics fine-tunes inventory
levels, transportation routes, and order fulfillment processes. In this case, which
management approach is the company using? - Answer- Management science
A closed-system perspective suggests that decision-making in management is based
on - Answer- profits and losses
During the grand opening of the company's new headquarters, the CEO stood at the
entrance to welcome distinguished guests. She also performed ceremonial duties,
cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening. In this case, the CEO is performing her -
Answer- figurehead role
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is criticized for - Answer- lack of empirical evidence
A key characteristic of Bureaucracy as proposed by Max Weber is - Answer-
hierarchical structure with clear lines of authority
Theory X and Theory Y as proposed by Douglas McGregor speaks to which of these
considerations in management? 1-Management and leadership styles 2-Employee
relations with management 3-Employee motivation - Answer- 1, 2, & 3
How can you navigate cross cultural communication with others? - Answer- look for
places where you overlap with their communication styles
In pursuit of protectionism, U.S. decided to increase tariffs on imported goods. This
approach aims to - Answer- bolster the competitiveness of domestic industries
In many countries, the ratio of older people to total population is rising rapidly. This is an
example of a _____ force, and accounting for this is important to business because
_______ - Answer- social; it could change the pattern of demand for services
How does Hall's concept of "monochronic" time orientation differ from "polychronic" time
orientation? - Answer- Monochronic values punctuality and sequential activities, while
polychronic embraces flexibility and simultaneous tasks
One potential challenge associated with offshoring is - Answer- cultural barriers
Rachel is a team lead who emphasizes collaboration, seeking input from each of her
members and valuing collective decision-making. She also consistently highlights the
team's achievements. Rachel is most likely from a culture that is - Answer- collectivistic
All of the following are shortcomings of Hofestede's research EXCEPT 1-The results
were based on very few survey questions 2-The sample was drawn only from one
