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Management Final
Flashcards for management and supervision final
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Business
Undergraduate 3
03/17/2009

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Term
Control
Definition
Comparing actual performance with planned performance
Term
____ and control are so closely related that they are called the Siamese twins of management
Definition
Planning
Term
Which of the following is not a step in the control process
Definition
Establish supervisory authority
Term
The first step in the controlling process is to:
Definition
Establish performance standards
Term
Which of the following would be a tangible standard?
Definition
Profit Margin
Term
The deadline by which a job should be completed is a
Definition
time standard
Term
______ occurs when performance is less or greater than standard
Definition
deviation
Term
As a result of the information revolution
Definition
Decision making and control shifted downward to lower management
Term
Another name for productivity
Definition
Efficiency
Term
Productivity of american workers is
Definition
higher than other countries
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In the 1990s
Definition
ATA, saw dramatic turnaround as US companies grabbed back initiative, and built new facilities, upgraded technology, transformed productiong processes and work methods, and invested heavily in employee training
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Measures input divided by output
Definition
productivity
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Official productivity of the U.S. is based on
Definition
input and output
Term
A company produces 360,000 units and has a total cost of $60,000
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6 dollars per unit
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Government influences production through
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ATA, Tax incentives, goverment regulations
Term
_____ help supervisors control costs by reflecting expected performance in areas such as sales and production
Definition
Budget
Term
__________ is the process in which defined measurements are used to check whether quality standards are being met
Definition
Quality control
Term
Graphical representation of the sequence of steps to complete a process
Definition
flow chart
Term
Data presentation that shows the result of a process plotted over a period of time
Definition
run chart
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Cause and effect diagram is also called a
Definition
Fishbone
Term
The supervisors role in achieving quality is to
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ATA, emphasive importantance of high quality, provided information and support to help employees achieve it, and provide meaningful feedback
Term
Occupational safety and health act
Definition
created occupation and safety administration (OSA)
Term
Accidents are likely caused by _____ factors, which include unsafe or defective tools and improper personel protective equipment
Definition
Technical
Term
Which level of management generally has responsibility for interpreting policies for employees and carrying out the selection and training of employees?
Definition
supervisors
Term
EEOC Guidelines apply
Definition
ATA, cover all selection procedures, not just testing. Should comply with affirmative action program
Term
__ Tests measure the applicant's capacity to learn, solve problems, and understand relationships
Definition
IQ
Term
____ tests are supposed to measure the applicant's emotional adjustment and attitudes, and are used to see how the person might fit into the organization
Definition
Personality
Term
Probationary period usually lasts for
Definition
3-6 months
Term
__________ is also known as merit rating
Definition
Performance Appraisal
Term
The ____ published uniform guidelines on employee selection procedures
Definition
EEOC
Term
If the purpose of the appraisal is to encourage personal career planning, who should do the appraisal?
Definition
Employees themselves
Term
Most employees would rather work with a group that is
Definition
ATA, well organized, well trained, well disciplined
Term
____ is training that corrects, molds, and perfect attitudes, or behavior
Definition
Discipline
Term
The first step in the disciplinary process is to
Definition
Establish rules of conduct
Term
According to _____ an employer can dismiss an employee for any reason
Definition
Termination at will
Term
__________ is an organization of workers banded together to achieve economic goals
Definition
Labor Union
Term
The first U.S. unions were
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craft unions
Term
The first nationwide union was the
Definition
Knights of labor
Term
In 1955, the two major unions merged, creating the
Definition
AFL-CIO
Term
_____________ provide most of the new jobs in the U.S.
Definition
Small businesses
Term
Which of the following is NOT one of the major labor laws?
Definition
Sherman act
Term
Under a(n) _______ agreement, all employees must join the union within a specified period, or be fired
Definition
Union Shop
Term
In a(n) _________ agreement, all employees must pay the union dues even if they choose not to join the union
Definition
Agency shop
Term
_____________ give workers the right to join or not join a union without being fired
Definition
Right to Work Laws
Term
The ____ has the power to enforce the basic labor laws
Definition
NLRB
Term
When attempts are being made to unionize, the first step an employee takes to join is to
Definition
Sign union authorization card
Term
The first line of defense against an attempt to unionize is the
Definition
keep supervisors happy
Term
In unionized organizations, employee complaints are usually handled through
Definition
Grievance procedure
Term
_____________ is unwelcome sexual advances that create a hostile, offensive, or intimidating work environment
Definition
Sexual Harassment
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