What did we learn with the "Synergism Diagram"? Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a That creating "synergism" - getting the maximum productivity from resources - is the goal of every manager. b All we can reasonably expect from a manager is to get good value from resources assigned to them. C The instructor mentioned his favorite example of synergism - the different skills of cooks - if you are new cook, or expert cook or a world-renowned cook - if you give them the same ingredients you are going to get the same quality meals. d There is little difference between normal and maximum productivity from a given set of resources is a function of management skill.Which of the following is true about Law #1 of Parkinson's Laws? Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a That works expands to fill the time available for its completion. b We don't know how long work will take as a manager since we can't be perfectly sure of the skill level of the worker or the exact skills needed, so we shouldn't expect due dates for projects. c People always work as fast as they can so Parkinson's first law makes little sense in today's work environment. d We should always ask workers how long something will take and then give them a few weeks more to get the job done - it will make them like us as bosses!Which of the following is NOT true about Parkinson's Laws, Second Law? Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a Law #2 is a positive synergism law. b Expenditures rise to meet income. c If you give a worker $10,000 as a budget on a project, there is a good chance that all $10,000 will be spent. d We should be cautious about how much budget to allow a worker since it will all probably be spent.Which of the following is true about the job organization chain? Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. Because turnover is so high in most organizations, leaders should focus on accomplishing all they can towards the a assigned tasks before moving on to the next job. b Job documentation is the most critical task of a manager; passing along the knowledge to the next manager. Managers need to accomplish as much job results as possible, but also document well what worked and what didn't so C the next manager who follows you is even more successful than you. d Cross training is most important, job accomplishment and documentation are close seconds