CPWM Exam Ques ons and answers | Updated RATED
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What is management?
coordinate ac vi es for other people to get the job done
what are the three approaches to management
classical approach
behavioral approach
management science approach
what are the two branches of the behavioral approach to management
human rela on branch
behavioral science branch
the most modern approach to management is
management science approach
what is the advantage to this type of organiza on
focus on using mathema cs and sta cs quan fiable data to solve problems
what are the six major value orienta ons that are required early on in life that affect a
manager's decision making process
social
aesthe cs
religion
poli cal
theore cal
economics
what are the eight func ons of management
planning organizing direc ng Staffing coordina ng repor ng budge ng evalua on
name five general hazards common to a playground
tripping Strings & Rope sharp points crushing impalement
,how does a line organiza on differ from a line and staff organiza on
line organiza on divided into groups according to a direct chain of command Staff posi ons are
present do not have a direct chain of command
what is the parents of fresh and sep c sewage
fresh is gray sep c is black
a side from money what mo vates people to work
recogni on achievement work itself responsibility
list five types of materials that pipe can be made from
cast iron asbestos cement PVC plas c pipe plas c corrugated pipe duc le iron
who is known for the two-factor theory of mo va on
Herzberg is known for the two-factor theory
what purpose do manholes serve
inspec on maintenance sampling
who is the originator of the needs theory of mo va on
Maslow is the originator of the needs theory
what purpose do fire hydrants serve
fire figh ng flushing system
explain the difference between two-factor Theory and the needs theory of mo va on
Herzberg has a two-factor theory mo va on and hygiene Maslow has a need Theory based on
five steps
name three ways that water may be stored
ground elevated tank Reservoir
Douglas McGregor is noted for what management Theory
Theory X and Theory Y
what three condi ons Define a confined space
limited open for exit and entry large enough so an employee can perform work not for
con nuous occupancy
, what is delega on
sharing of authority and responsibility assuming responsibility for others
what are the two major problems associated with stormwater
run off contaminants
don't delegate an assignment that was delegated to you by your supervisor
true
what is the defini on of leadership
The ability to influence subordinates in order to accomplish a mission in an organiza onal
se2ng
what are the four e's when describing management effec veness
effec veness economy employee efficiency
Define ethics
a planned con nuous effort to improve employee competency levels and performance hrd
name three types of analysis required When developing human resources
organiza onal task people
what is the Family Leave Act
FMLA allows eligible employees to take unpaid job protected leave for specific family reasons
paid leave for a serious health condi on is required under Family Leave Act
false
the employer must maintain health benefits for an employee under the Family Leave Act
true
what is the key component to conduc ng a successful interview
prepara on
list five ways to improve interviews
structure the interview train the interviewers provide candid and detailed job descrip on
standard interview forms take notes
what is the purpose of a performance appraisal
A+ | NEW 2026
What is management?
coordinate ac vi es for other people to get the job done
what are the three approaches to management
classical approach
behavioral approach
management science approach
what are the two branches of the behavioral approach to management
human rela on branch
behavioral science branch
the most modern approach to management is
management science approach
what is the advantage to this type of organiza on
focus on using mathema cs and sta cs quan fiable data to solve problems
what are the six major value orienta ons that are required early on in life that affect a
manager's decision making process
social
aesthe cs
religion
poli cal
theore cal
economics
what are the eight func ons of management
planning organizing direc ng Staffing coordina ng repor ng budge ng evalua on
name five general hazards common to a playground
tripping Strings & Rope sharp points crushing impalement
,how does a line organiza on differ from a line and staff organiza on
line organiza on divided into groups according to a direct chain of command Staff posi ons are
present do not have a direct chain of command
what is the parents of fresh and sep c sewage
fresh is gray sep c is black
a side from money what mo vates people to work
recogni on achievement work itself responsibility
list five types of materials that pipe can be made from
cast iron asbestos cement PVC plas c pipe plas c corrugated pipe duc le iron
who is known for the two-factor theory of mo va on
Herzberg is known for the two-factor theory
what purpose do manholes serve
inspec on maintenance sampling
who is the originator of the needs theory of mo va on
Maslow is the originator of the needs theory
what purpose do fire hydrants serve
fire figh ng flushing system
explain the difference between two-factor Theory and the needs theory of mo va on
Herzberg has a two-factor theory mo va on and hygiene Maslow has a need Theory based on
five steps
name three ways that water may be stored
ground elevated tank Reservoir
Douglas McGregor is noted for what management Theory
Theory X and Theory Y
what three condi ons Define a confined space
limited open for exit and entry large enough so an employee can perform work not for
con nuous occupancy
, what is delega on
sharing of authority and responsibility assuming responsibility for others
what are the two major problems associated with stormwater
run off contaminants
don't delegate an assignment that was delegated to you by your supervisor
true
what is the defini on of leadership
The ability to influence subordinates in order to accomplish a mission in an organiza onal
se2ng
what are the four e's when describing management effec veness
effec veness economy employee efficiency
Define ethics
a planned con nuous effort to improve employee competency levels and performance hrd
name three types of analysis required When developing human resources
organiza onal task people
what is the Family Leave Act
FMLA allows eligible employees to take unpaid job protected leave for specific family reasons
paid leave for a serious health condi on is required under Family Leave Act
false
the employer must maintain health benefits for an employee under the Family Leave Act
true
what is the key component to conduc ng a successful interview
prepara on
list five ways to improve interviews
structure the interview train the interviewers provide candid and detailed job descrip on
standard interview forms take notes
what is the purpose of a performance appraisal
