Question 1

Companies in Quadrant D put high emphasis on both culture and solid business performance as drivers of organizational success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The _____ environment includes the sectors that conduct day-to-day transactions within the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ environment includes the sectors that...

Question 3

In response to pressure from environmental advocates, organizations have become increasingly sensitive to diminishing:

Accepted Answer

A)  natural resources. 
B)  economic resources. 
C)  financial resources. 
D)  human resources. 
E)  technology resources. 
A)  natural resources. 
B)  economic resources. 
C)  financial resources. 
D)  human resources. 
E)  technology resources.

Question 4

The cultural leader articulates a vision for the organizational culture that employees can believe in and that generates excitement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In adaptive cultures, managers are concerned with customers and processes that bring about useful change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

The sociocultural dimension of the general environment includes societal norms and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A government inspection has required your company to upgrade the safety equipment in the manufacturing process of ice creamery. What dimension of the external environment has influenced these upgrades?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technological 
B)  Legal-political 
C)  Task 
D)  Sociocultural 
E)  Economic 
A)  Technological 
B)  Legal-political 
C)  Task 
D)  Sociocultural 
E)  Economic

Question 9

The people and organizations in the environment who acquire goods or services from the organization are:

Accepted Answer

A)  competitors. 
B)  suppliers. 
C)  customers. 
D)  employees. 
E)  potential employees. 
A)  competitors. 
B)  suppliers. 
C)  customers. 
D)  employees. 
E)  potential employees.

Question 10

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.
-Melissa will be working primarily with:

Accepted Answer

A)  the legal-political dimension. 
B)  the labor market. 
C)  the internal cultural dimension. 
D)  pressure groups. 
E)  the sociocultural dimension. 
A)  the legal-political dimension. 
B)  the labor market. 
C)  the internal cultural dimension. 
D)  pressure groups. 
E)  the sociocultural dimension.

Question 11

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 12

Culture can be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the set of key values, beliefs, understandings, and norms shared by members of an organization. 
B)  the ability to speak different languages. 
C)  an object, act, or event that conveys meaning to others. 
D)  a narrative based on true events that is repeated frequently and shared by organizational employees. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  the set of key values, beliefs, understandings, and norms shared by members of an organization. 
B)  the ability to speak different languages. 
C)  an object, act, or event that conveys meaning to others. 
D)  a narrative based on true events that is repeated frequently and shared by organizational employees. 
E)  none of these.

Question 13

In a joint venture between large and small businesses, large businesses can provide all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  sales staff. 
B)  research staff. 
C)  financial resources. 
D)  distribution channels. 
E)  top level management. 
A)  sales staff. 
B)  research staff. 
C)  financial resources. 
D)  distribution channels. 
E)  top level management.

Question 14

The level of corporate culture in which values are so deeply embedded that members are no longer consciously aware of them is:

Accepted Answer

A)  invisible artifacts. 
B)  expressed values and beliefs. 
C)  underlying assumptions and deep beliefs. 
D)  dress and office layout. 
E)  slogans and ceremonies. 
A)  invisible artifacts. 
B)  expressed values and beliefs. 
C)  underlying assumptions and deep beliefs. 
D)  dress and office layout. 
E)  slogans and ceremonies.

Question 15

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 16

The level of corporate culture which cannot be seen but can be discerned from how people explain and justify what they do is:

Accepted Answer

A)  invisible artifacts. 
B)  expressed values and beliefs. 
C)  slogans and ceremonies. 
D)  dress and office layout. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  invisible artifacts. 
B)  expressed values and beliefs. 
C)  slogans and ceremonies. 
D)  dress and office layout. 
E)  none of these.

Question 17

McDonalds, Burger King, and Taco Bell are competitors since all three sell fast food to individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

SweetTooth Candies is a U.S.-based company that manufactures and distributes candy bars and snack foods globally. The company sources most of its cocoa and sugar from South American companies. This business relationship highlights which dimension of the task environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customers 
B)  Competitors 
C)  Labor market 
D)  Culture 
E)  Suppliers 
A)  Customers 
B)  Competitors 
C)  Labor market 
D)  Culture 
E)  Suppliers

Question 19

Animal-One is a campaign organization that drums up public awareness about the use of animals in cosmetic testing. The group condemns traditional cosmetic companies while promoting smaller, all-natural companies that do not test on animals. Animal-One can best be described as a(n):_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  whistle-blower 
B)  government organization 
C)  pressure group 
D)  sustainable organization 
E)  small business 
A)  whistle-blower 
B)  government organization 
C)  pressure group 
D)  sustainable organization 
E)  small business

Question 20

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.
-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

Companies in Quadrant D put high emphasis on both culture and solid business performance as drivers of organizational success.

The _____ environment includes the sectors that conduct day-to-day transactions within the organization.

In response to pressure from environmental advocates, organizations have become increasingly sensitive to diminishing:

The cultural leader articulates a vision for the organizational culture that employees can believe in and that generates excitement.

In adaptive cultures, managers are concerned with customers and processes that bring about useful change.

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?

The sociocultural dimension of the general environment includes societal norms and values.

A government inspection has required your company to upgrade the safety equipment in the manufacturing process of ice creamery. What dimension of the external environment has influenced these upgrades?

The people and organizations in the environment who acquire goods or services from the organization are:

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

Culture can be defined as:

In a joint venture between large and small businesses, large businesses can provide all of the following except:

The level of corporate culture in which values are so deeply embedded that members are no longer consciously aware of them is:

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 level of corporate culture which cannot be seen but can be discerned from how people explain and justify what they do is:

McDonalds, Burger King, and Taco Bell are competitors since all three sell fast food to individuals.

SweetTooth Candies is a U.S.-based company that manufactures and distributes candy bars and snack foods globally. The company sources most of its cocoa and sugar from South American companies. This business relationship highlights which dimension of the task environment?

Animal-One is a campaign organization that drums up public awareness about the use of animals in cosmetic testing. The group condemns traditional cosmetic companies while promoting smaller, all-natural companies that do not test on animals. Animal-One can best be described as a(n):_____.

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

Companies in Quadrant D put high emphasis on both culture and solid business performance as drivers of organizational success.

The _____ environment includes the sectors that conduct day-to-day transactions within the organization.

In response to pressure from environmental advocates, organizations have become increasingly sensitive to diminishing:

The cultural leader articulates a vision for the organizational culture that employees can believe in and that generates excitement.

In adaptive cultures, managers are concerned with customers and processes that bring about useful change.

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?

The sociocultural dimension of the general environment includes societal norms and values.

A government inspection has required your company to upgrade the safety equipment in the manufacturing process of ice creamery. What dimension of the external environment has influenced these upgrades?

The people and organizations in the environment who acquire goods or services from the organization are:

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

Culture can be defined as:

In a joint venture between large and small businesses, large businesses can provide all of the following except:

The level of corporate culture in which values are so deeply embedded that members are no longer consciously aware of them is:

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 level of corporate culture which cannot be seen but can be discerned from how people explain and justify what they do is:

McDonalds, Burger King, and Taco Bell are competitors since all three sell fast food to individuals.

SweetTooth Candies is a U.S.-based company that manufactures and distributes candy bars and snack foods globally. The company sources most of its cocoa and sugar from South American companies. This business relationship highlights which dimension of the task environment?

Animal-One is a campaign organization that drums up public awareness about the use of animals in cosmetic testing. The group condemns traditional cosmetic companies while promoting smaller, all-natural companies that do not test on animals. Animal-One can best be described as a(n):_____.

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