Question 7

Max is interviewing for a management job with an international manufacturer. One of the interviewers asks him whether he would rather focus on the task environment or the general environment in this management position. Which of these is the best answer for Max to give?

	a.	"I'd like to focus on the task environment because it has the most immediate and direct effect on managers, so I could make a real difference."
	b.	"Since companies are becoming more homogeneous because of globalization, neither the label 'task environment' nor 'general environment' really applies anymore."
	c.	"Focusing on the general environment interests me because I want to improve the organization's ability to obtain inputs and dispose of outputs."
	d.	"I can focus on both because the task environment and the general environment are basically the same thing.

Question 8

Vista cleaners is realizing its goal of opening a second laundry plant which will support six new retail units. The individual units and plant will open next month. Mr. Partridge now has to hire additional managers and several new employees. He also has to determine where each employee will work and what tasks each will do. Mr. Partridge is performing the ________ function of management.

	a.	organizing
	b.	planning
	c.	leading
	d.	control

Leo must choose a manager to head a new task force. The vice president of his department asked him to choose a high achiever for this role. Which of the following people is Leo most likely to choose?

	a.	Rita is a natural leader. She exerts a lot of influence over her peers, and she keeps tight control over the actions of her subordinates.
	b.	Lai works consistently to improve relationships in her department. She schedules a team social event at least six times a year.
	c.	Ivo believes he can make a difference. He accepts responsibility for the consequences of his own actions.
	d.	Jess consistently accepts challenging tasks. She keeps clear goals for herself and likes to get regular feedback for her performance.