Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Topic 1Management & Change

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Topic 1Management & Change

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

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5th Grade Topic 15th Grade Topic 1 5th Grade Topic 2

4th Grade Topic 34th Grade Topic 3 4th Grade Topic 4

3rd Grade Topic 53rd Grade Topic 5 3rd Grade Topic 6

2nd Grade Topic 72nd Grade Topic 7 2nd Grade Topic 8

1st Grade Topic 91st Grade Topic 9 1st Grade Topic 10

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5th Grade Topic 1 Question 5th Grade Topic 1 Question As Human Resource Manager of a new

business, Kim believes productivity will beincreased if he organises his employees into

teams.What management theory is Kim adopting?(A) Autocratic(B) Behavioural(C) Political(D) Scientific

As Human Resource Manager of a new business, Kim believes productivity will be

increased if he organises his employees into teams.

What management theory is Kim adopting?(A) Autocratic(B) Behavioural(C) Political(D) Scientific

5th Grade Topic 1 Answer 5th Grade Topic 1 Answer

(B) Behavioural(B) Behavioural

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5th Grade Topic 2 Question 5th Grade Topic 2 Question

Axis Management Pty Ltd has decided to join with a rival company in order to secure a major government contract.

Which of the following best describes this action?

(A) Flat structures(B) Networks(C) Outsourcing(D) Strategic alliance

Axis Management Pty Ltd has decided to join with a rival company in order to secure a major government contract.

Which of the following best describes this action?

(A) Flat structures(B) Networks(C) Outsourcing(D) Strategic alliance

5th Grade Topic 2 Answer 5th Grade Topic 2 Answer

(D) Strategic alliance(D) Strategic alliance

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4th Grade Topic 3 Question4th Grade Topic 3 QuestionNew Fields Developments is proposing to

develop a shopping complex on vacantparkland. Complaints from local residents about

the reduction of open space have been resolved by deciding to include a play area as part of the complex.

Which of the following describes the reason for this decision?

(A) Applying democratic leadership style(B) Ensuring ecological sustainability(C) Exercising an informational role(D) Reconciling conflicts of interest

New Fields Developments is proposing to develop a shopping complex on vacant

parkland. Complaints from local residents about the reduction of open space have been resolved by deciding to include a play area as part of the complex.

Which of the following describes the reason for this decision?

(A) Applying democratic leadership style(B) Ensuring ecological sustainability(C) Exercising an informational role(D) Reconciling conflicts of interest

4th Grade Topic 3 Answer4th Grade Topic 3 Answer

(D) Reconciling conflicts of interest(D) Reconciling conflicts of interest

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4th Grade Topic 4 Question4th Grade Topic 4 QuestionA call centre is updating its computer system and is using

Lewin’s Change Model for the implementation process.Which of the following actions would the technology

manager take in the refreezing stage?

(A) Supervise the installation of the new computer system.(B) Provide ongoing technical support once the computer

system is installed.(C) Employ a consultant to identify the skills required to

use the new computer system.(D) Request a budget from the financial department to

support the acquisition of thenew computer system.

A call centre is updating its computer system and is using Lewin’s Change Model for the implementation process.

Which of the following actions would the technology manager take in the refreezing stage?

(A) Supervise the installation of the new computer system.(B) Provide ongoing technical support once the computer

system is installed.(C) Employ a consultant to identify the skills required to

use the new computer system.(D) Request a budget from the financial department to

support the acquisition of thenew computer system.

4th Grade Topic 4 Answer4th Grade Topic 4 Answer

(B) Provide ongoing technical support once the computer system is installed.

(B) Provide ongoing technical support once the computer system is installed.

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3rd Grade Topic 5 Question3rd Grade Topic 5 Question

The new CEO of Red Flash Sports Clothing Pty Ltd is determined to consult with

stakeholders to achieve specific production targets.

What is her leadership style?(A) Autocratic(B) Contingency(C) Hierarchical(D) Participative

The new CEO of Red Flash Sports Clothing Pty Ltd is determined to consult with

stakeholders to achieve specific production targets.

What is her leadership style?(A) Autocratic(B) Contingency(C) Hierarchical(D) Participative

3rd Grade Topic 5 Answer 3rd Grade Topic 5 Answer

(D) Participative(D) Participative

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3rd Grade Topic 6 Question3rd Grade Topic 6 QuestionJoe has posted the monthly roster on the

staff notice board. He has scheduled each staff member with his or her preferred day off.

Which of the following management roles has Joe performed?

(A) Informational and ethical(B) Interpersonal and flexible(C) Informational and strategic (D) Interpersonal and decisional

Joe has posted the monthly roster on the staff notice board. He has scheduled each staff member with his or her preferred day off.

Which of the following management roles has Joe performed?

(A) Informational and ethical(B) Interpersonal and flexible(C) Informational and strategic (D) Interpersonal and decisional

3rd Grade Topic 6 Answer3rd Grade Topic 6 Answer

(D) Interpersonal and decisional(D) Interpersonal and decisional

2nd Grade Topic 7 Question2nd Grade Topic 7 QuestionAn organisation is introducing a hierarchical

structure based on division of labour.Which of the following could be seen as an initial

advantage?(A) Increased employee motivation(B) Greater responsiveness to innovation and

external change(C) Greater worker participation in the decision-

making process(D) Increased productivity due to knowledge of

tasks performed

An organisation is introducing a hierarchical structure based on division of labour.

Which of the following could be seen as an initial advantage?

(A) Increased employee motivation(B) Greater responsiveness to innovation and

external change(C) Greater worker participation in the decision-

making process(D) Increased productivity due to knowledge of

tasks performed

2nd Grade Topic 7 Answer2nd Grade Topic 7 Answer

(D) Increased productivity due to knowledge of tasks performed

(D) Increased productivity due to knowledge of tasks performed

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2nd Grade Topic 8 Question2nd Grade Topic 8 Question

A manager calls a staff meeting to resolve issues raised by the union representative.

Which of the following best describes the manager’s responsibility?

(A) To manage by consent(B) To use strategic thinking(C) To reconcile conflicts of interest(D) To perform decisional management

A manager calls a staff meeting to resolve issues raised by the union representative.

Which of the following best describes the manager’s responsibility?

(A) To manage by consent(B) To use strategic thinking(C) To reconcile conflicts of interest(D) To perform decisional management

2nd Grade Topic 8 Answer2nd Grade Topic 8 Answer

(C) To reconcile conflicts of interest(C) To reconcile conflicts of interest

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1st Grade Topic 9 Question1st Grade Topic 9 QuestionWhich of the following best describes outsourcing?

(A) Leasing an asset from another business

(B) Management considering stakeholders’ needs

(C) Purchasing support services from another business

(D) Establishing a close long-term relationship between businesses

Which of the following best describes outsourcing?

(A) Leasing an asset from another business

(B) Management considering stakeholders’ needs

(C) Purchasing support services from another business

(D) Establishing a close long-term relationship between businesses

1st Grade Topic 9 Answer1st Grade Topic 9 Answer

(C) Purchasing support services from another business

(C) Purchasing support services from another business

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1st Grade Topic 10 Question1st Grade Topic 10 Question

Employees are upset when a business is taken over and moves to a new site.

What may be a reason for employee resistance to this change?

(A) Less travel time to work (B) Increased retraining costs (C) Reduced career prospects (D) The cost of new furniture and fittings

Employees are upset when a business is taken over and moves to a new site.

What may be a reason for employee resistance to this change?

(A) Less travel time to work (B) Increased retraining costs (C) Reduced career prospects (D) The cost of new furniture and fittings

1st Grade Topic 10 Answer 1st Grade Topic 10 Answer

(C) Reduced career prospects(C) Reduced career prospects

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Million Dollar QuestionGrade Level Topic 11

Million Dollar QuestionGrade Level Topic 11

1,000,000 Question1,000,000 QuestionWhich of the following would normally be

considered as features of a classical-scientific approach to management?

(A) Flat organisational structure and autocratic leadership style

(B) Hierarchical organisational structure and autocratic leadership style

(C) Hierarchical division of labour and democratic leadership style

(D) Hierarchical division of labour and participative leadership style

Which of the following would normally be considered as features of a classical-scientific approach to management?

(A) Flat organisational structure and autocratic leadership style

(B) Hierarchical organisational structure and autocratic leadership style

(C) Hierarchical division of labour and democratic leadership style

(D) Hierarchical division of labour and participative leadership style

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(B) Hierarchical organisational structure and autocratic leadership style

(B) Hierarchical organisational structure and autocratic leadership style

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