Pre-assessment 2023 Questions and Answers

WGU D073 Best Practices in Management Pre-assessment 2023 Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) 1.An employee was recently promoted to an executive level management po- sition in an organization.Which type of planning will this employee manage in this new role?a.tactical b.strategic c.operational d.contingency ANS b. strategic 2.A manager is asked to initiate activities that will support environmental scanning.Which activity should be used by this manager for this purpose?a.reviewing production b.monitoring competitors 1 / 4

c.setting the advertising budget d.implementing a new program ANS b. monitoring competitors 3.A manager, who is acting as an internal consultant, is asked for a product recommendation.Which activity is this manager performing?a.overseeing the work of subordinates b.coordinating work with several departments c.developing a comprehensive long-range plan d.determining appropriate software to be purchased ANS d. determining appropri- ate software to be purchased 4.A manager is responsible for controlling and overseeing a small company.Which management attribute is needed to undertake this set of responsibil- ities?a.risk-taker b.changemaker c.visionary d.resource allocator ANS d. resource allocator 5.The chief operating officer (COO) of an organization understands how 2 / 4

the various parts of the system are interdependent. The COO also recognizes 3 / 4

how the smooth operation of the organization produces value for customers. Which type of leadership skill is being illustrated by this COO?a.technical b.conceptual c.interpersonal d.problem-solving ANS b. conceptual 6.A professional is widely recognized in an organization as an effective leader based on a track record of effective interaction with all staff members. The professional consistently handles any situation, positive or negative, that may evolve and does so without using systematic rewards or punish- ments.Which theory of leadership describes this professional's effectiveness as a manager?a.trait b.behavioral c.contingency d.transactional ANS c. contingency 7.A manager is focused on how well employees work together as a unit.Which attribute of leadership is this manager exhibiting?