Question 1

A(n) _____ is when two or more organizations combine to make one organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is when two or more...

Question 2

_____ are associated with surface level of organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Norms 
C)  Manners of dress 
D)  Beliefs 
E)  All of these 
A)  Values 
B)  Norms 
C)  Manners of dress 
D)  Beliefs 
E)  All of these

Question 3

Briefly describe the task environment and its four primary sectors

Accepted Answer

The task environment is the portion of t

Question 4

In the current external business environment, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporate culture defines success. 
B)  The business environment is static. 
C)  Companies are more adversarial than ever before. 
D)  Mergers are declining. 
E)  Joint ventures are on the rise. 
A)  Corporate culture defines success. 
B)  The business environment is static. 
C)  Companies are more adversarial than ever before. 
D)  Mergers are declining. 
E)  Joint ventures are on the rise.

Question 5

Molly Madison received "The Employee of the Month" Award at Internal Workings Remodeling Service in April. Molly would be considered a part of which of these for Internal Workings?

Accepted Answer

A)  General environment 
B)  Task environment 
C)  Economic environment 
D)  Internal environment 
E)  Political activity 
A)  General environment 
B)  Task environment 
C)  Economic environment 
D)  Internal environment 
E)  Political activity

Question 6

An interest group that works within the legal-political framework to influence companies to behave in socially responsible ways is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure group. 
B)  legal group. 
C)  political influence group. 
D)  social group. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  pressure group. 
B)  legal group. 
C)  political influence group. 
D)  social group. 
E)  none of these.

Question 7

People and organizations that provide raw materials the organization uses to produce its output are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People and organizations that provide raw materials...

Question 8

Research indicates that the one factor that increases a company's value the most is:

Accepted Answer

A)  investment in research and development. 
B)  people and how they are treated. 
C)  technology investment. 
D)  a centralized organizational structure. 
E)  attention to values. 
A)  investment in research and development. 
B)  people and how they are treated. 
C)  technology investment. 
D)  a centralized organizational structure. 
E)  attention to values.

Question 9

When an organization pays little attention to cultural values and instead focuses on business results, success will be difficult to sustain in the long run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An example of _____ dimension is that Dixon Ticonderoga Co. is in trouble because of increased competition especially from low-cost pencil companies in China.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of _____ dimension is that...

Question 11

The _____ culture places high value on HR, and the organization may be characterized by a caring, family-like atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ culture places high value on...

Question 12

Kristen's Jewelry Shop has just hired a comparative shopper to visit other local jewelry stores to gain product pricing information. What strategy is this describing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boundary-spanning roles. 
B)  A flexible structure. 
C)  Unfair practice. 
D)  Increase planning and forecasting. 
E)  Joint venture. 
A)  Boundary-spanning roles. 
B)  A flexible structure. 
C)  Unfair practice. 
D)  Increase planning and forecasting. 
E)  Joint venture.

Question 13

Briefly discuss the two key areas that cultural leaders influence culture.

Accepted Answer

The cultural leader articulates a vision

Question 14

The consistency culture has an external focus and a consistency orientation for a dynamic environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which dimension of the general environment represents the demographic characteristics, norms, customs, and values of the population within which the organization operates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legal-political dimension 
B)  Economic dimension 
C)  Technological dimension 
D)  Corporate culture dimension 
E)  Sociocultural dimension 
A)  Legal-political dimension 
B)  Economic dimension 
C)  Technological dimension 
D)  Corporate culture dimension 
E)  Sociocultural dimension

Question 16

List three visible artifacts of an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

Possible responses w

Question 17

Scenario - Melissa Hill 
Melissa Hill, sales manager for One-Hit-Wonder Record Company, was trying to create a new strategy to turn around the declining record sales the company was facing. Melissa needed to find a way to find out what the customers really wanted, since One-Hit-Wonder didn't have accurate information like the competitors did. It was imperative that she find the correct strategy and information because the company was in financial trouble. The company's President wanted all employees to help find information and work as a team to develop better relationships that might help the company. He also stated that he wanted the company to remain an independent company. Melissa realized that through hard work and team efforts, the company could get back on its feet as soon as they got reliable information.
-The problem Melissa faced was:

Accepted Answer

A)  culture gap. 
B)  structural instability. 
C)  environmental uncertainty. 
D)  company transformation. 
E)  legal problems. 
A)  culture gap. 
B)  structural instability. 
C)  environmental uncertainty. 
D)  company transformation. 
E)  legal problems.

Question 18

_____, _____, and _____ are three types of strategies that organizations can use to adapt to environmental changes.

Accepted Answer

boundary-spanning roles; inter

Question 19

List two reasons why ceremonies are held in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Possible responses would inclu

Question 20

Scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry as well as in society at large are included in which general environment dimension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociocultural dimension 
B)  Legal-political dimension 
C)  Economic dimension 
D)  Technological dimension 
E)  Corporate culture dimension 
A)  Sociocultural dimension 
B)  Legal-political dimension 
C)  Economic dimension 
D)  Technological dimension 
E)  Corporate culture dimension

A(n) _____ is when two or more organizations combine to make one organization.

_____ are associated with surface level of organizational culture.

Briefly describe the task environment and its four primary sectors

In the current external business environment, which of the following is true?

Molly Madison received "The Employee of the Month" Award at Internal Workings Remodeling Service in April. Molly would be considered a part of which of these for Internal Workings?

An interest group that works within the legal-political framework to influence companies to behave in socially responsible ways is called a(n):

People and organizations that provide raw materials the organization uses to produce its output are called _____.

Research indicates that the one factor that increases a company's value the most is:

When an organization pays little attention to cultural values and instead focuses on business results, success will be difficult to sustain in the long run.

An example of _____ dimension is that Dixon Ticonderoga Co. is in trouble because of increased competition especially from low-cost pencil companies in China.

The _____ culture places high value on HR, and the organization may be characterized by a caring, family-like atmosphere.

Kristen's Jewelry Shop has just hired a comparative shopper to visit other local jewelry stores to gain product pricing information. What strategy is this describing?

Briefly discuss the two key areas that cultural leaders influence culture.

The consistency culture has an external focus and a consistency orientation for a dynamic environment.

Which dimension of the general environment represents the demographic characteristics, norms, customs, and values of the population within which the organization operates?

List three visible artifacts of an organization's culture.

___, _, and ___ are three types of strategies that organizations can use to adapt to environmental changes.

List two reasons why ceremonies are held in an organization.

Scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry as well as in society at large are included in which general environment dimension?

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 3: The Environment and Corporate Culture

A(n) _____ is when two or more organizations combine to make one organization.

_____ are associated with surface level of organizational culture.

Briefly describe the task environment and its four primary sectors

In the current external business environment, which of the following is true?

Molly Madison received "The Employee of the Month" Award at Internal Workings Remodeling Service in April. Molly would be considered a part of which of these for Internal Workings?

An interest group that works within the legal-political framework to influence companies to behave in socially responsible ways is called a(n):

People and organizations that provide raw materials the organization uses to produce its output are called _____.

Research indicates that the one factor that increases a company's value the most is:

When an organization pays little attention to cultural values and instead focuses on business results, success will be difficult to sustain in the long run.

An example of _____ dimension is that Dixon Ticonderoga Co. is in trouble because of increased competition especially from low-cost pencil companies in China.

The _____ culture places high value on HR, and the organization may be characterized by a caring, family-like atmosphere.

Kristen's Jewelry Shop has just hired a comparative shopper to visit other local jewelry stores to gain product pricing information. What strategy is this describing?

Briefly discuss the two key areas that cultural leaders influence culture.

The consistency culture has an external focus and a consistency orientation for a dynamic environment.

Which dimension of the general environment represents the demographic characteristics, norms, customs, and values of the population within which the organization operates?

List three visible artifacts of an organization's culture.

_____, _____, and _____ are three types of strategies that organizations can use to adapt to environmental changes.

List two reasons why ceremonies are held in an organization.

Scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry as well as in society at large are included in which general environment dimension?

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

___, _, and ___ are three types of strategies that organizations can use to adapt to environmental changes.