Question 1

Which of the following scenarios best describes a process innovation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A firm launching a new car model with basic features and systems 
B)  A restaurant where customers are allowed to order dishes after taking a sample 
C)  A footwear manufacturer introducing a unique range of shoes 
D)  A firm introducing a new software to protect computers from viruses 
E)  A firm changing its line of business from manufacturing eyewear to producing watches 
A)  A firm launching a new car model with basic features and systems 
B)  A restaurant where customers are allowed to order dishes after taking a sample 
C)  A footwear manufacturer introducing a unique range of shoes 
D)  A firm introducing a new software to protect computers from viruses 
E)  A firm changing its line of business from manufacturing eyewear to producing watches

Question 2

The government of Floraine imposes certain rules and regulations regarding the interest rates and other transactions for its financial institutions. This is an example of the _____ conditions of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural 
B)  technological 
C)  sociocultural 
D)  legal-political 
E)  educational 
A)  natural 
B)  technological 
C)  sociocultural 
D)  legal-political 
E)  educational

Question 3

High-uncertainty environments require an ability of decision makers to respond quickly as new circumstances arise and new information becomes available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Stakeholders are the persons, groups, and institutions _____ affected by an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stakeholders are the persons, groups, and institutions...

Question 5

The 3 P's of organizational performance are ______, people, and planet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 3 P's of organizational performance are...

Question 6

The _____ environment includes the people and groups with whom an organization interacts.

Accepted Answer

A)  general 
B)  natural 
C)  specific 
D)  macro 
E)  external 
A)  general 
B)  natural 
C)  specific 
D)  macro 
E)  external

Question 7

Black Corporation focuses on providing maximum support to its employees as it considers them its most important organizational stakeholders. The firm has a system of flexible working hours to reduce the stress of employees and zero-day notice periods. It permits employees to work from home through its virtual network. From this information, it can be inferred that Black Corporation:

Accepted Answer

A)  has a high rate of sustainable innovation. 
B)  focuses on the differences of generational cohorts. 
C)  highlights the importance of the triple bottom line. 
D)  has a high rate of human sustainability. 
E)  focusses on the ideals of environmental capital. 
A)  has a high rate of sustainable innovation. 
B)  focuses on the differences of generational cohorts. 
C)  highlights the importance of the triple bottom line. 
D)  has a high rate of human sustainability. 
E)  focusses on the ideals of environmental capital.

Question 8

Environmental ____ is a lack of information regarding what exists in the environment and what developments may occur.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Environmental ____ is a lack of information...

Question 9

Which of the following is true of sustainability?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a lack of information regarding what exists in the environment and what developments may occur. 
B)  It is a system by which an organization is directed or controlled. 
C)  It refers to the relationship between an organization's management, its employees, its stakeholders, and the government. 
D)  It is a commitment to live and work in ways that protect the rights of both the present and the future generations. 
E)  It does not apply to the non-living things present on earth. 
A)  It is a lack of information regarding what exists in the environment and what developments may occur. 
B)  It is a system by which an organization is directed or controlled. 
C)  It refers to the relationship between an organization's management, its employees, its stakeholders, and the government. 
D)  It is a commitment to live and work in ways that protect the rights of both the present and the future generations. 
E)  It does not apply to the non-living things present on earth.

Question 10

The least challenging and certain situation is an environment of organizations that is both complex and dynamic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Internet ____ is the deliberate blockage and denial of public access to information posted on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Internet ____ is the deliberate blockage and...

Question 12

______ is a commitment to protect the rights of present and future generations as co-stakeholders of the world's resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is a commitment to protect the...

Question 13

InGen Inc. implements the use of social media, digital sharing of presentations, data, files, and holds regular virtual meetings. This indicates that the firm has reasonably well-equipped _____ conditions in the organizational environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural 
B)  technological 
C)  legal 
D)  sociocultural 
E)  political 
A)  natural 
B)  technological 
C)  legal 
D)  sociocultural 
E)  political

Question 14

Pandemonium, a software enterprise, introduced a new gaming console in a small way with stimulating features. In six months' time its popularity and its sales increased manifold. The major players in the business were overshadowed by this new gaming console. Which of the following best describes this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental capital 
B)  Sustainable development 
C)  Sustainable innovation 
D)  Reverse innovation 
E)  Disruptive innovation 
A)  Environmental capital 
B)  Sustainable development 
C)  Sustainable innovation 
D)  Reverse innovation 
E)  Disruptive innovation

Question 15

An organization that does not offerhealth insurance to employees can be categorized as one with poor human sustainability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of environmental uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A)  The less uncertain the environment, the harder it is to analyze environmental conditions and predict the future state of affairs. 
B)  The least challenging situation is an environment that is both complex and dynamic. 
C)  High-uncertainty environments require less flexibility in organizational designs and work practices as different circumstances arise every now and then. 
D)  High-uncertainty environments require people to make decisions gradually since new circumstances arise constantly. 
E)  The uncertainty of an organization can be analyzed using degree of complexity and rate of change. 
A)  The less uncertain the environment, the harder it is to analyze environmental conditions and predict the future state of affairs. 
B)  The least challenging situation is an environment that is both complex and dynamic. 
C)  High-uncertainty environments require less flexibility in organizational designs and work practices as different circumstances arise every now and then. 
D)  High-uncertainty environments require people to make decisions gradually since new circumstances arise constantly. 
E)  The uncertainty of an organization can be analyzed using degree of complexity and rate of change.

Which of the following scenarios best describes a process innovation?

The government of Floraine imposes certain rules and regulations regarding the interest rates and other transactions for its financial institutions. This is an example of the _____ conditions of the general environment.

High-uncertainty environments require an ability of decision makers to respond quickly as new circumstances arise and new information becomes available.

Stakeholders are the persons, groups, and institutions _____ affected by an organization.

The 3 P's of organizational performance are ______, people, and planet.

The _____ environment includes the people and groups with whom an organization interacts.

Environmental ____ is a lack of information regarding what exists in the environment and what developments may occur.

Which of the following is true of sustainability?

The least challenging and certain situation is an environment of organizations that is both complex and dynamic.

Internet ____ is the deliberate blockage and denial of public access to information posted on the Internet.

______ is a commitment to protect the rights of present and future generations as co-stakeholders of the world's resources.

InGen Inc. implements the use of social media, digital sharing of presentations, data, files, and holds regular virtual meetings. This indicates that the firm has reasonably well-equipped _____ conditions in the organizational environment.

An organization that does not offerhealth insurance to employees can be categorized as one with poor human sustainability.

Which of the following is true of environmental uncertainty?

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

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Exam 4: Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Which of the following scenarios best describes a process innovation?

The government of Floraine imposes certain rules and regulations regarding the interest rates and other transactions for its financial institutions. This is an example of the _____ conditions of the general environment.

High-uncertainty environments require an ability of decision makers to respond quickly as new circumstances arise and new information becomes available.

Stakeholders are the persons, groups, and institutions _____ affected by an organization.

The 3 P's of organizational performance are ______, people, and planet.

The _____ environment includes the people and groups with whom an organization interacts.

Environmental ____ is a lack of information regarding what exists in the environment and what developments may occur.

Which of the following is true of sustainability?

The least challenging and certain situation is an environment of organizations that is both complex and dynamic.

Internet ____ is the deliberate blockage and denial of public access to information posted on the Internet.

______ is a commitment to protect the rights of present and future generations as co-stakeholders of the world's resources.

InGen Inc. implements the use of social media, digital sharing of presentations, data, files, and holds regular virtual meetings. This indicates that the firm has reasonably well-equipped _____ conditions in the organizational environment.

An organization that does not offerhealth insurance to employees can be categorized as one with poor human sustainability.

Which of the following is true of environmental uncertainty?

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Filters