Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Telecommuting has been found to enhance employee satisfaction and performance.
2. Over the past 10 years, business crime has all but disappeared, thanks to technological oversight.
3. George is developing a new employee schedule for his lawn care service due to the increase in business during the summer. While doing this, George is involved in organizing.
4. Susan, a district manager for a large retail chain, is comparing the goals of her stores with recent sales. She knows that two stores are underperforming, so she plans on meeting with those managers to discuss corrective action; this process is the controlling managerial function.
5. Martina recently met with her manager, Omari, who spent time motivating her by showing Martina how important she is to the company's success. Martina is now excited to do her part to help the company achieve its goals. Omari was performing the management function known as leading.

Answer 1

1. TRUE
Research has shown that telecommuting enhances employee performance and satisfaction.
2. FALSE
Bernard Madoff is but one of a long list of famous business scoundrels of the early 21st century.
3. TRUE
Organizing is defined as arranging tasks, people, and other resources to accomplish the work.
4. TRUE
Controlling is defined as monitoring performance, comparing it with goals, and taking corrective action as needed.
5. TRUE
Leading is defined as motivating, directing, and otherwise influencing people to work hard to achieve the organization's goals.