Business Management 2.01

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Which scenario illustrates the creative aspect of directing? Options: a manager instructs employees to develop a new website, a CEO directs a manager, who directs lower-level employees, A supervisor spends time getting to know each employee individually, A supervisor tries to determine why his employees are unable to get along

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a manager instructs employees to develop a new website

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The first task in the human resources management activity of staffing is:

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determine need

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A primary activity of the directing function of management is:

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initiating action

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The role of ethics in human resources management involves: treating all employees fairly

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treating all employees fairly

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Directing is pervasive, which means that it: runs continuously, flows from the top down, involves interpersonal communication, happens at every level of the organization

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happens at every level of the organization

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It is important for employees to follow the rules of conduct established by management to:

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maintain a consistent and fair work environment

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Which is an example of a manager directing the company's resources efficiently? Options: Renee offers Enrique a raise if he improves his performance, Alicia trains her staff on the latest software they will be using, Alex tells Diane to use a part of her budget on a new ad campaign, Clarence makes sure his employees understand the value of their work.

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Alex tells Diane to use a part of her budget on a new ad campaign

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Which is an example of an ethical dilemma that human resources managers may encounter? Options: recruiting job candidates, promoting a qualified employee, developing an employee pay scale, hiring a friend or a family member

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hiring a friend or a family member

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Which question should a manager consider when hiring a new employee? Options: what is the company's vision?, how should the workload be distributed?, how will the company compensate this worker?, what are the company's product quality standards

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how will the company compensate this worker?

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Which is an indicator that human resources needs may change? Options: a stable economy, managerial opinion, a lack of competition, organizational growth

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organizational growth