Itm Solution Chapter 1

Fundamentals of Management, 7e (Robbins/DeCenzo/Coulter)

Chapter 1 Managers and Management

1) Part of what defines an organization is its purpose.

Answer: TRUE

Explanation: The goals or purpose of an organization define the organization's reason for existing. Without a common purpose, a group of individuals does not qualify as an organization.

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 4

Objective: 1.1

2) All organizations have a structure that in some ways serves to define and limit the behavior of members of the organization.

Answer: TRUE

Explanation: The structure of an organization, whether formal or informal, defines how organization members interact. For example, a school's informal guidelines might determine how teachers fraternize. A school's formal guidelines might set up rules for interaction between students and teachers.

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 4

Objective: 1.1

3) In order to be considered a manager, an individual must direct or oversee the work of others.

Answer: TRUE

Explanation: Directing and overseeing work distinguishes managers from nonmanagerial employees. Managers direct and oversee work of others. Nonmanagerial employees have no supervisory responsibilities.

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 5

AACSB: Analytic Skills

Objective: 1.1

4) A manager does not work directly on tasks for the organization.

Answer: FALSE

Explanation: Managers may work on tasks in addition to their supervisory duties. For example, a manager of a shop that designs clothing may also create designs on his or her own.

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 5

Objective: 1.1

5) Supervisors and team leaders may both be considered first-line managers.

Answer: TRUE

Explanation: First-line managers are managers who oversee workers directly and are involved in day-to-day operations. For example, a team manager in an auto assembly plant might oversee and help solve everyday problems that arise on the assembly line. Higher level managers typically would not spend time helping to...