Question 1

_________are organizations in the same industry that provide goods or services to the same set of customers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________are organizations in the same industry that...

Question 2

List two reasons why ceremonies are held in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Possible responses would inclu

Question 3

Integrated Computers, Inc. wants to compile a profile of the customer it will target in its next promotional mailing. What environment would this be found in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal environment 
B)  Task environment 
C)  Work environment 
D)  General environment 
E)  None of these 
A)  Internal environment 
B)  Task environment 
C)  Work environment 
D)  General environment 
E)  None of these

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a part of adapting the organization to changes in the environment for coping with high environmental uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boundary-spanning roles 
B)  Harvesting/divesting 
C)  Mergers/joint ventures 
D)  Interorganizational partnerships 
E)  All of these are a part of organizational response in adapting the organization to changes in the environment. 
A)  Boundary-spanning roles 
B)  Harvesting/divesting 
C)  Mergers/joint ventures 
D)  Interorganizational partnerships 
E)  All of these are a part of organizational response in adapting the organization to changes in the environment.

Question 5

Labor market forces affecting organizations right now include the growing need for computer-literate knowledge workers and the necessity for continuous investment in human resources through recruitment, education, and training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The_________ dimension of the general environment includes scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry and in society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The_________ dimension of the general environment includes...

Question 7

For Southwest Airlines, all of the following can be suppliers except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Exxon providing jet fuel). 
B)  Citibank providing finances). 
C)  Delta Airlines providing competition). 
D)  Boeing providing planes). 
E)  All of these are suppliers for Southwest Airlines. 
A)  Exxon providing jet fuel). 
B)  Citibank providing finances). 
C)  Delta Airlines providing competition). 
D)  Boeing providing planes). 
E)  All of these are suppliers for Southwest Airlines.

Question 8

Ally's Applesauce is in the process of hiring sixty new workers. The personnel department has a large pool of unskilled labor to draw from due to the high unemployment rate in the local area. Which dimension of the external environment is involved here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociocultural 
B)  Competitors 
C)  Technological 
D)  Labor market 
E)  Legal-political 
A)  Sociocultural 
B)  Competitors 
C)  Technological 
D)  Labor market 
E)  Legal-political

Question 9

Companies can reduce boundaries and increase collaboration with other organizations by creating:

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible structures. 
B)  interorganizational partnerships. 
C)  new company cultures. 
D)  new supplier connections. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  flexible structures. 
B)  interorganizational partnerships. 
C)  new company cultures. 
D)  new supplier connections. 
E)  none of these.

Question 10

Which of the following would be considered a visual representations) of a company's corporate culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  All department heads have an executive office. 
B)  Each department has an award plaque for employee of the month. 
C)  All employees are dressed in professional business attire. 
D)  Top level executives drive company owned sports car. 
E)  All of these. 
A)  All department heads have an executive office. 
B)  Each department has an award plaque for employee of the month. 
C)  All employees are dressed in professional business attire. 
D)  Top level executives drive company owned sports car. 
E)  All of these.

Question 11

Business tends to be more personal in China.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A primary way in which managers shape cultural norms and values to build a high-performance culture is through
_____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A primary way in which managers shape...

Question 13

Quadrant A represents organizations that are focused primarily on bottom-line results and pay little attention to organizational values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the 1970s, the Japanese taught the U.S. companies how to boost profits by keeping inventories lean through JIT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A results-oriented culture that values competitiveness, aggressiveness, personal initiative, and willingness to work long and hard to achieve results is called the achievement culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Scenario - Nikki Williams

Nikki Williams was working as the sales manager for Industrial Instruments. Some of the sales executives were showing signs of burnout. They were losing interest in their jobs and were no longer motivated to gain new accounts. The reward system focused on old reliable accounts, but Nikki was now under pressure to expand the customer base. Nikki had recently been to a seminar on corporate value systems. She recognized that the company's CEO wanted to change the way employees thought about the firm and the way they related to one another. She further recognized that a lasting solution to her problem required a fundamental shift in perception.

-Nikki could hold_________ , which are planned activities at special events to provide examples of company values.

Accepted Answer

A)  ceremonies 
B)  slogans 
C)  symbols 
D)  pictures of heroes 
E)  none of these 
A)  ceremonies 
B)  slogans 
C)  symbols 
D)  pictures of heroes 
E)  none of these

Question 17

Which of the following would be the best way for One-Hit-Wonder to decrease its uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A)  To create boundary-spanning roles 
B)  To eliminate interorganizational partnerships 
C)  To merge with another company 
D)  To create a joint venture 
E)  None of these 
A)  To create boundary-spanning roles 
B)  To eliminate interorganizational partnerships 
C)  To merge with another company 
D)  To create a joint venture 
E)  None of these

Question 18

An_________ involves a strategic alliance or program by two or more organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An_________ involves a strategic alliance or program...

Question 19

Briefly describe the task environment and its four primary sectors.

Accepted Answer

The task environment is the portion of t

Question 20

A phrase or sentence that succinctly expresses a key corporate value is called a story.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_________are organizations in the same industry that provide goods or services to the same set of customers.

List two reasons why ceremonies are held in an organization.

Integrated Computers, Inc. wants to compile a profile of the customer it will target in its next promotional mailing. What environment would this be found in?

Which of the following is NOT a part of adapting the organization to changes in the environment for coping with high environmental uncertainty?

Labor market forces affecting organizations right now include the growing need for computer-literate knowledge workers and the necessity for continuous investment in human resources through recruitment, education, and training.

The_________ dimension of the general environment includes scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry and in society.

For Southwest Airlines, all of the following can be suppliers except:

Ally's Applesauce is in the process of hiring sixty new workers. The personnel department has a large pool of unskilled labor to draw from due to the high unemployment rate in the local area. Which dimension of the external environment is involved here?

Companies can reduce boundaries and increase collaboration with other organizations by creating:

Which of the following would be considered a visual representations) of a company's corporate culture?

Business tends to be more personal in China.

A primary way in which managers shape cultural norms and values to build a high-performance culture is through _____.

Quadrant A represents organizations that are focused primarily on bottom-line results and pay little attention to organizational values.

In the 1970s, the Japanese taught the U.S. companies how to boost profits by keeping inventories lean through JIT.

A results-oriented culture that values competitiveness, aggressiveness, personal initiative, and willingness to work long and hard to achieve results is called the achievement culture.

Which of the following would be the best way for One-Hit-Wonder to decrease its uncertainty?

An_________ involves a strategic alliance or program by two or more organizations.

Briefly describe the task environment and its four primary sectors.

A phrase or sentence that succinctly expresses a key corporate value is called a story.

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Understanding Individual Behavior

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Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 2: The Environment and Corporate Culture

_________are organizations in the same industry that provide goods or services to the same set of customers.

List two reasons why ceremonies are held in an organization.

Integrated Computers, Inc. wants to compile a profile of the customer it will target in its next promotional mailing. What environment would this be found in?

Which of the following is NOT a part of adapting the organization to changes in the environment for coping with high environmental uncertainty?

Labor market forces affecting organizations right now include the growing need for computer-literate knowledge workers and the necessity for continuous investment in human resources through recruitment, education, and training.

The_________ dimension of the general environment includes scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry and in society.

For Southwest Airlines, all of the following can be suppliers except:

Ally's Applesauce is in the process of hiring sixty new workers. The personnel department has a large pool of unskilled labor to draw from due to the high unemployment rate in the local area. Which dimension of the external environment is involved here?

Companies can reduce boundaries and increase collaboration with other organizations by creating:

Which of the following would be considered a visual representations) of a company's corporate culture?

Business tends to be more personal in China.

A primary way in which managers shape cultural norms and values to build a high-performance culture is through _____.

Quadrant A represents organizations that are focused primarily on bottom-line results and pay little attention to organizational values.

In the 1970s, the Japanese taught the U.S. companies how to boost profits by keeping inventories lean through JIT.

A results-oriented culture that values competitiveness, aggressiveness, personal initiative, and willingness to work long and hard to achieve results is called the achievement culture.

Which of the following would be the best way for One-Hit-Wonder to decrease its uncertainty?

An_________ involves a strategic alliance or program by two or more organizations.

Briefly describe the task environment and its four primary sectors.

A phrase or sentence that succinctly expresses a key corporate value is called a story.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Filters