Online Access Free Principles-of-Management Practice Test

Equal employment opportunity laws were designed to ensure that people are considered for employment without regard to certain traits. Which traits are protected by these laws? Choose 1 answer

• A.Race, religion, and abilities
• B.Race, religion, and ethnic background
• C.Criminal record, race, and gender
• D.National origin, race, and education

In which situation does religious preference inappropriately affect decision making? Choose 1 answer

• A.A real estate agent uses her religious background as a basis for accepting bids on property that is for sale.
• B.An individual follows religious dietary restrictions while at work regardless of the religious beliefs of others.
• C.A company allows two days off per year for religious celebrations to all employees regardless of religious affiliation.
• D.A manager refuses to participate in an event that conflicts with the manager's personal religious beliefs.

What is a core job dimension described in the Hackman and Oldham model of job design? Choose 1 answer

• A.Compensation
• B.Networking
• C.Quality
• D.Autonomy

Entrepreneurs who want to start a new business need to understand the level of risk and both dimensions.
What do entrepreneurs use to assess levels of risk and innovation?
Choose 1 answer
involved in establishing a new venture and must then decide if they are comfortable with

• A.Collaboration tracking matrix
• B.Entrepreneurial strategy matrix
• C.Innovation creation diagram
• D.Entrepreneurial loss function diagram

Why might a company choose to adopt an organic structure instead of a mechanistic structure? Choose 1 answer

• A.It has formal lines of authority.
• B.It is less rigid and emphasizes flexibility.
• C.It is efficient and controlled in a stable environment.
• D.It is more stable than a bureaucracy.