Which of the following is NOT one of the common responsibilities of supervisors?

developing long-range plans for the organization

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate in selecting the solution to be implemented to solve a problem?

select the least expensive solution

Which of the following activities of supervisors relates most directly to quality control?

developing and checking standards

Analyzing the solutions involves

listing advantages and disadvantages.

Employees will be most successful when they move into a management position if

they have the chance to try supervision before making a final decision.

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Management, Supervision, and Decision Making

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1
Studies on topics such as the supply and demand of labor and employee motivation would most likely be examples of
product development research
human resource studies
what-if analysis
marketing research
2
The first step in effective problem solving is to identify the symptoms.
True
False
3
Which of the following is NOT one of the common responsibilities of supervisors?
keeping management informed of employee ideas and concerns
motivating employees to work effectively
communicating goals and directions
developing long-range plans for the organization
4
The effectiveness of a supervisor's job is determined by which factor?
the quality of the work of the supervised employees
all of these
the efficient use of the company's resources
the satisfaction of the supervisor's employees
5
To manage time efficiently, supervisors must be able to
set priorities for the most important work.
determine the work to be done.
ensure that the work is completed properly and on time.
do all of these activities.
6
Regular formal and informal performance reviews can reveal an employee’s
strengths and weaknesses
training needs
potential for advancement
bad habits
7
Which of the following would NOT be appropriate in selecting the solution to be implemented to solve a problem?
take time rather than make a quick decision
all of these would not be appropriate
select the least expensive solution
involve others to help with the decision
8
Which of the following activities of supervisors relates most directly to quality control?
setting priorities so that the most important work gets done
using effective listening skills
developing and checking standards
developing work schedules
9
Analyzing the solutions involves
brainstorming ideas.
determining symptoms.
identifying the problem.
listing advantages and disadvantages.
10
A difficult situation requiring a solution is
a standard.
a symptom.
an alternative.
a problem.
11
Good supervisors are able to show employees the importance of company goals.
True
False
12
When an employee is not performing work correctly, the supervisor should take over to make sure it is done well.
True
False
13
Listening is an important communication skill for supervisors.
True
False
14
The type of manager who works most directly with employees on a daily basis is
none of these.
a mid-manager.
an executive.
a supervisor.
15
Employees will be most successful when they move into a management position if
they have the chance to try supervision before making a final decision.
they have done all of these.
they have worked for a poor supervisor so they know what not to do.
they begin work as a supervisor before receiving training.

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