Question 1

All of the following are considered forces in the economic environment,except:

Accepted Answer

A) unemployment 
B) inflation 
C) interest rates 
D) economic growth 
E) deregulation 
A) unemployment 
B) inflation 
C) interest rates 
D) economic growth 
E) deregulation

Question 2

The combination of equipment and skills which managers use in the production and distribution of goods is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) economies of scale 
B) inflation 
C) competitive advantage 
D) technology 
E) the general environment 
A) economies of scale 
B) inflation 
C) competitive advantage 
D) technology 
E) the general environment

Question 3

Canadian managers face two main challenges in the global environment,including:

Accepted Answer

A) organizational size and types 
B) reliance on fossil fuel and industrial technology 
C) the political and legal climates 
D) managing a diverse and aging work force 
E) building a competitive advantage while maintaining ethical standards,and utilizing new kinds of information systems and technologies 
A) organizational size and types 
B) reliance on fossil fuel and industrial technology 
C) the political and legal climates 
D) managing a diverse and aging work force 
E) building a competitive advantage while maintaining ethical standards,and utilizing new kinds of information systems and technologies

Question 4

The organizational environment changes over time and therefore presents managers with opportunities and threats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the most important innovations in transportation technology that has opened the global environment has been the growth of commercial jet travel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

__________ are outcomes of changes in international relationships,changes in nations' economic,political,and legal systems,and changes in technology.

Accepted Answer

A) Technologies 
B) Legal systems 
C) Economic systems 
D) Political systems 
E) Global forces 
A) Technologies 
B) Legal systems 
C) Economic systems 
D) Political systems 
E) Global forces

Question 7

All of the following are examples of political and legal forces,except:

Accepted Answer

A) deregulation 
B) privatization 
C) emphasis on environmental protection 
D) emphasis on safety on the job 
E) social structure 
A) deregulation 
B) privatization 
C) emphasis on environmental protection 
D) emphasis on safety on the job 
E) social structure

Question 8

The set of forces which lead to interdependence and similarities among nations is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) social structures 
B) the organizational environment 
C) national cultures 
D) globalization 
E) stakeholders 
A) social structures 
B) the organizational environment 
C) national cultures 
D) globalization 
E) stakeholders

Question 9

In the United States,collectivism is highly valued.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Managers need to understand how declining barriers to trade and distance between national cultures have affected the global economy.Discuss.

Accepted Answer

One of the main factors that has speeded

Question 11

Forces within the organization which result from the organization's structure and culture are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) the task environment 
B) the general environment 
C) the external environment 
D) the internal environment 
E) the international environment 
A) the task environment 
B) the general environment 
C) the external environment 
D) the internal environment 
E) the international environment

Question 12

The free-trade doctrine predicts that if each country agrees to specialize in the production of the goods and services that it can produce most efficiently,this will make the best use of global capital resources and will result in lower prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Organizations which supply another organization with the raw materials which it needs to produce goods are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) suppliers 
B) competitors 
C) distributors 
D) customers 
E) potential competitors 
A) suppliers 
B) competitors 
C) distributors 
D) customers 
E) potential competitors

Question 14

The organization's internal environment is divided into the task environment and the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The organization's external environment can be divided into these categories:

Accepted Answer

A) Internal threats and opportunities 
B) Task or industry-specific and general environments 
C) Organizational structure 
D) Organizational culture 
E) Strengths and weaknesses 
A) Internal threats and opportunities 
B) Task or industry-specific and general environments 
C) Organizational structure 
D) Organizational culture 
E) Strengths and weaknesses

Question 16

Differences in customer preferences result in many companies standardizing products for different national markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The power of a distributor may be weakened if:

Accepted Answer

A) there is only one intermediary 
B) there are too many options for manufacturers and wholesalers 
C) direct sales to final consumers are prohibited 
D) trade barriers are removed 
E) competition decreases 
A) there is only one intermediary 
B) there are too many options for manufacturers and wholesalers 
C) direct sales to final consumers are prohibited 
D) trade barriers are removed 
E) competition decreases

Question 18

When a competitor negotiates a long-term contract with a supplier of raw materials,this is an example of an impact on your organization's:

Accepted Answer

A) legal environment 
B) political environment 
C) task environment 
D) general environment 
E) socio-cultural environment 
A) legal environment 
B) political environment 
C) task environment 
D) general environment 
E) socio-cultural environment

Question 19

All of the following are considered potential customer of a computer manufacturer,except:

Accepted Answer

A) small businesses 
B) government agencies 
C) colleges 
D) individuals 
E) the environment 
A) small businesses 
B) government agencies 
C) colleges 
D) individuals 
E) the environment

Question 20

Economic forces in the general environment include interest rates,inflation,and unemployment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following are considered forces in the economic environment,except:

The combination of equipment and skills which managers use in the production and distribution of goods is known as:

Canadian managers face two main challenges in the global environment,including:

The organizational environment changes over time and therefore presents managers with opportunities and threats.

One of the most important innovations in transportation technology that has opened the global environment has been the growth of commercial jet travel.

__________ are outcomes of changes in international relationships,changes in nations' economic,political,and legal systems,and changes in technology.

All of the following are examples of political and legal forces,except:

The set of forces which lead to interdependence and similarities among nations is known as:

In the United States,collectivism is highly valued.

Managers need to understand how declining barriers to trade and distance between national cultures have affected the global economy.Discuss.

Forces within the organization which result from the organization's structure and culture are known as:

The free-trade doctrine predicts that if each country agrees to specialize in the production of the goods and services that it can produce most efficiently,this will make the best use of global capital resources and will result in lower prices.

Organizations which supply another organization with the raw materials which it needs to produce goods are known as:

The organization's internal environment is divided into the task environment and the general environment.

The organization's external environment can be divided into these categories:

Differences in customer preferences result in many companies standardizing products for different national markets.

The power of a distributor may be weakened if:

When a competitor negotiates a long-term contract with a supplier of raw materials,this is an example of an impact on your organization's:

All of the following are considered potential customer of a computer manufacturer,except:

Economic forces in the general environment include interest rates,inflation,and unemployment.

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Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

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Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

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Exam 2: Managing the Organizational Environment

All of the following are considered forces in the economic environment,except:

The combination of equipment and skills which managers use in the production and distribution of goods is known as:

Canadian managers face two main challenges in the global environment,including:

The organizational environment changes over time and therefore presents managers with opportunities and threats.

One of the most important innovations in transportation technology that has opened the global environment has been the growth of commercial jet travel.

__________ are outcomes of changes in international relationships,changes in nations' economic,political,and legal systems,and changes in technology.

All of the following are examples of political and legal forces,except:

The set of forces which lead to interdependence and similarities among nations is known as:

In the United States,collectivism is highly valued.

Managers need to understand how declining barriers to trade and distance between national cultures have affected the global economy.Discuss.

Forces within the organization which result from the organization's structure and culture are known as:

The free-trade doctrine predicts that if each country agrees to specialize in the production of the goods and services that it can produce most efficiently,this will make the best use of global capital resources and will result in lower prices.

Organizations which supply another organization with the raw materials which it needs to produce goods are known as:

The organization's internal environment is divided into the task environment and the general environment.

The organization's external environment can be divided into these categories:

Differences in customer preferences result in many companies standardizing products for different national markets.

The power of a distributor may be weakened if:

When a competitor negotiates a long-term contract with a supplier of raw materials,this is an example of an impact on your organization's:

All of the following are considered potential customer of a computer manufacturer,except:

Economic forces in the general environment include interest rates,inflation,and unemployment.

Managers and Managing

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

Filters