Supervision Today 8th edition Stephen P. Robbins, David A. DeCenzo, Robert M. Wolter - Solutions

How does HRM affect all supervisors?
“A learning organization makes supervision obsolete.”Do you agree or disagree with this statement?Defend your position.
Is delegation synonymous with abdication? Discuss.
What are the purposes of a job description?
Why would an organization use a matrix structure?
What are the advantages of (a) product, (b) geographic, (c) customer, and (d) process departmentalization?
What happens when authority and responsibility are out of balance?
What is functional authority? Why would an organization use it?
How might wider spans of control lead to cost reductions for an organization?
What are the limitations, if any, to work specialization?
1. Outline the specific steps Cliff should have taken with Sonja prior to their meeting with Cindy to ensure the meeting went smoothly with no surprises.2. As supervisor, what should Cliff have done when it became apparent Sonja was overstepping her authority during the meeting with Cindy? 3.
1. List and describe the planning elements that Jill needs to consider in preparing for this new line of work.2. Describe two options for handling the staffing levels for this new line of work. What issues and complications are likely to surface with the new amount of work for Jill’s
What differentiates a traditional supervisor in a small business from an entrepreneurial supervisor? An intrapreneur?
Why has goal setting proved so popular in organizations?
What are the implications of the critical path for PERT analysis?
How might you use a Gantt chart to schedule a group term paper for a college class?
Explain how budgets are both a planning and a control device.
Do you believe that obtaining certifications such as Six Sigma or ISO 9000 really helps an organization compete? Discuss your position.
Why do companies benchmark their operations with other organizations in their industry?
Under what circumstances are short-term plans preferred? Under what circumstances are specific plans preferred?
Contrast the planning top managers do with that done by supervisors.
Why is productivity so important to organizations and their members?
1. What is Marilyn’s responsibility to her present employer regarding her knowledge that several employees are planning to seek positions with the new company?2. How should Marilyn reply to the recruiter who is asking her to come in for an interview? Does this constitute an ethical decision for
1. Obviously, Julie has a problem—an ethical problem.Should she spend the weekend working in her office(which the bank fully expected) or should she spend the weekend with her family (who were desperately in need of her attention)? Support your position.2. If Julie spends the weekend working,
Identify the characteristics and behaviors of what you would consider an ethical supervisor.
Is it ethical to cheat on an exam if you know that it will not affect another student’s grade ,and you are guaranteed that you won’t get caught? Why or why not?
Can organizations be socially responsible and still be profitable? If you think so, cite some examples of companies you believe fit this profile and describe what they are doing.
How can learning to manage chaos better prepare supervisors for their jobs in the next decade?
Describe the difference between continuous-improvement programs and work process engineering.
What advice would you give to a friend who doesn’t understand downsizing, but knows that her company is going to be laying off employees in about three months?
What is workforce diversity, and what challenges does it create for supervisors?
What supervisory effects does e-business have for supervisors?
“Technology improvements sometimes hinder supervisory effectiveness.” Do you agree or disagree?Support your position.
Do you believe that globalization has had the effect of making U.S. organizations more responsive to their customers? Explain.
1. Are you surprised at what Google found out about“building a better boss?” Explain your answer.2. What’s the difference between encouraging supervisors to be great supervisors and knowing what being a great supervisor involves?3. Do you agree with Google’s rank ordering of the eight
1. If you envision transitioning into a supervisory position, what can you do to ensure you don’t end up like Tristan?2. What supervisory competencies should you work to develop? Why?3. Which of the four management functions do you believe most supervisors need help with? Why do you think
A supervisor is both “a key person” and “just another worker.” Explain this phenomenon.
Why is conceptual competence more important for top managers than for first-level supervisors?
“The best rank-and-file employees should be promoted to supervisors.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.
Contrast time spent on management functions by supervisors versus top management.
What specific tasks are common to all managers, regardless of their level in the organization?
Is the owner-manager of a small store with three employees an operative employee, a supervisor, or a top manager? Explain.
What differentiates supervisory positions from all other levels of management?

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