PRINCIPALS OF MANAGEMENT C483
WGU EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS L LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Where the organization wants to be in the future - ANS vision statement
what the organization needs to do now to achieve the vision - ANS Mission Statement
certain traits determine good leadership - ANS "Great Man" theory
behaviors are conditioned as a result of the environment - ANS behavioral theory
based on the idea that leadership styles are situational - ANS contingency theory
goals between the organization and individual must be aligned; reward system -
ANS transactional theory
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,a component of transformational leadership which enhances motivation and morale -
ANS full-range theory
Leader attends to followers' needs, acts as a mentor or coach, listens to followers' concerns -
ANS individualized consideration
leader challenges assumptions and tasks risks - ANS intellectual stimulation
Leader articulates a vision that appeals to followers - ANS inspirational motivation
Leader behaves in charismatic ways that cause followers to identify with him or her -
ANS idealized influence
it's the leader's job to assist followers in attaining goals and provide direction to ensure goals
are compatible with the organization - ANS path-goal theory
planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, controlling - ANS 5 main functions of managers
setting organizational goals, developing strategies to reach those goals, determining resources
needed, setting precise standards - ANS planning function of management
the process of assigning tasks, allocating resources, and coordinating work activities, evaluate
results - ANS Organizing function of management
-guiding and motivating employees to work effectively to accomplish organizational goals and
objectives
-giving assignments
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, -explaining routines
-clarifying policies
-providing feedback on performance - ANS leading function of management
coordinate the work of others both inside the work unit and out - ANS coordinating function
of management
monitoring progress and correcting for any veering off the path - ANS controlling function of
management
Specific areas of knowledge and expertise and the ability to apply that knowledge -
ANS technical managerial skills
the ability to understand human behavior, to communicate effectively with others, to listen to
the ideas of others, and to motivate individuals to accomplish their objectives - ANS human
relations skills
the ability to view the organization as a whole and understand how the various parts are
interdependent as well as assess how the organization fits into its external environment, how it
relates to its competition in the same industry, and how it produces value for the customer -
ANS conceptual skills
Interpersonal: figurehead, leader, liaison
Informational: monitor, disseminator, spokesperson
Decisional: entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, negotiator -
ANS Mintzberg's Managerial Roles
establishing a direction and influencing others to follow - ANS leadership
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WGU EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS L LATEST
VERSION 2025/2026.
Where the organization wants to be in the future - ANS vision statement
what the organization needs to do now to achieve the vision - ANS Mission Statement
certain traits determine good leadership - ANS "Great Man" theory
behaviors are conditioned as a result of the environment - ANS behavioral theory
based on the idea that leadership styles are situational - ANS contingency theory
goals between the organization and individual must be aligned; reward system -
ANS transactional theory
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,a component of transformational leadership which enhances motivation and morale -
ANS full-range theory
Leader attends to followers' needs, acts as a mentor or coach, listens to followers' concerns -
ANS individualized consideration
leader challenges assumptions and tasks risks - ANS intellectual stimulation
Leader articulates a vision that appeals to followers - ANS inspirational motivation
Leader behaves in charismatic ways that cause followers to identify with him or her -
ANS idealized influence
it's the leader's job to assist followers in attaining goals and provide direction to ensure goals
are compatible with the organization - ANS path-goal theory
planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, controlling - ANS 5 main functions of managers
setting organizational goals, developing strategies to reach those goals, determining resources
needed, setting precise standards - ANS planning function of management
the process of assigning tasks, allocating resources, and coordinating work activities, evaluate
results - ANS Organizing function of management
-guiding and motivating employees to work effectively to accomplish organizational goals and
objectives
-giving assignments
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, -explaining routines
-clarifying policies
-providing feedback on performance - ANS leading function of management
coordinate the work of others both inside the work unit and out - ANS coordinating function
of management
monitoring progress and correcting for any veering off the path - ANS controlling function of
management
Specific areas of knowledge and expertise and the ability to apply that knowledge -
ANS technical managerial skills
the ability to understand human behavior, to communicate effectively with others, to listen to
the ideas of others, and to motivate individuals to accomplish their objectives - ANS human
relations skills
the ability to view the organization as a whole and understand how the various parts are
interdependent as well as assess how the organization fits into its external environment, how it
relates to its competition in the same industry, and how it produces value for the customer -
ANS conceptual skills
Interpersonal: figurehead, leader, liaison
Informational: monitor, disseminator, spokesperson
Decisional: entrepreneur, disturbance handler, resource allocator, negotiator -
ANS Mintzberg's Managerial Roles
establishing a direction and influencing others to follow - ANS leadership
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