WGU C483 Pre Assessment Questions

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A manager is asked to initiate activities that will support environmental scanning.Which activity

should be used by this manager for this purpose?

Reviewing production

Monitoring competitors

Setting the advertising budget

Implementing a new program ✔✔Monitoring competitors

A manager, who is acting as an internal consultant, is asked for a product recommendation. Which

activity is this manager performing?

Overseeing the work of subordinates

Coordinating work with several departments

Developing a comprehensive long-range plan

Determining appropriate software to be purchased ✔✔Determining appropriate software to be

purchased

A manager is responsible for controlling and overseeing a small company. Which management

attribute is needed to undertake this set of responsibilities?

Risk-taker

Changemaker

Visionary

Resource allocator ✔✔Resource allocator

The chief operating officer (COO) of an organization understands how the various parts of the

system are interdependent. The COO also recognizes how the smooth operation of the organization

produces value for customers. Which type of leadership skill is being illustrated by this COO?

Technical

Conceptual

Interpersonal

Problem-solving ✔✔Conceptual