Question 1

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)  an explicit code of conduct. 
D)  dress and office layout. 
E)  slogans and ceremonies. 
A)  invisible artifacts. 
B)  expressed values and beliefs. 
C)  an explicit code of conduct. 
D)  dress and office layout. 
E)  slogans and ceremonies.

Question 2

Name the five dimensions of the general environment and describe each dimension.

Accepted Answer

The five dimensions of the general envir

Question 3

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 4

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 5

McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  ceremony. 
B)  symbol. 
C)  ritual. 
D)  slogan. 
E)  political activity. 
A)  ceremony. 
B)  symbol. 
C)  ritual. 
D)  slogan. 
E)  political activity.

Question 6

_____ includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational environment 
B)  Internal environment 
C)  Task environment 
D)  General environment 
E)  Technological environment 
A)  Organizational environment 
B)  Internal environment 
C)  Task environment 
D)  General environment 
E)  Technological environment

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A political lobbyist for General Motors fills an essential boundary-spanning role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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 11

When two or more organizations combine to become one, it is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  joint venture. 
B)  flexible structure. 
C)  mechanistic structure. 
D)  merger. 
E)  inorganic venture. 
A)  joint venture. 
B)  flexible structure. 
C)  mechanistic structure. 
D)  merger. 
E)  inorganic venture.

Question 12

Recently, there has been strong concern about climate change such as global warming caused by greenhouse gases, most notably carbon dioxide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

The external environment can be evaluate

Question 14

_____ are becoming more popular as organizations strive to keep up with technological advancements and compete in the global economy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are becoming more popular as organizations...

Question 15

Define the organizational task environment. List the four things this environment includes that could influence an organization.

Accepted Answer

The external organizational environment

Question 16

A _____ represents a phrase or sentence that succinctly expresses a key corporate value.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbol 
B)  stories 
C)  culture 
D)  hero 
E)  slogan 
A)  symbol 
B)  stories 
C)  culture 
D)  hero 
E)  slogan

Question 17

The raw materials that organizations use to produce its outputs are provided by customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Symbols, stories, and heroes are important because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  entertain executive level management. 
B)  address the concerns of government. 
C)  acquaint customers to the organization. 
D)  communicate the significant values of an organization. 
E)  free organizations from legal obligations. 
A)  entertain executive level management. 
B)  address the concerns of government. 
C)  acquaint customers to the organization. 
D)  communicate the significant values of an organization. 
E)  free organizations from legal obligations.

Question 19

"Chiquita. Perfect for Life." was Chiquita's:

Accepted Answer

A)  ceremony. 
B)  slogan. 
C)  symbol. 
D)  ritual. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  ceremony. 
B)  slogan. 
C)  symbol. 
D)  ritual. 
E)  all of these.

Question 20

Which of the following cultures is suited to organizations that are concerned with servicing specific customers in the external environment but without the intense need for flexibility and rapid change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptability culture 
B)  Clan culture 
C)  Achievement culture 
D)  Consistency culture 
E)  None of these 
A)  Adaptability culture 
B)  Clan culture 
C)  Achievement culture 
D)  Consistency culture 
E)  None of these

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

Name the five dimensions of the general environment and describe each dimension.

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

McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" is an example of a:

_____ includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization.

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

A political lobbyist for General Motors fills an essential boundary-spanning role.

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.

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

When two or more organizations combine to become one, it is referred to as a:

Recently, there has been strong concern about climate change such as global warming caused by greenhouse gases, most notably carbon dioxide.

Discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

_____ are becoming more popular as organizations strive to keep up with technological advancements and compete in the global economy.

Define the organizational task environment. List the four things this environment includes that could influence an organization.

A _____ represents a phrase or sentence that succinctly expresses a key corporate value.

The raw materials that organizations use to produce its outputs are provided by customers.

Symbols, stories, and heroes are important because they:

"Chiquita. Perfect for Life." was Chiquita's:

Which of the following cultures is suited to organizations that are concerned with servicing specific customers in the external environment but without the intense need for flexibility and rapid change?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

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

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

Name the five dimensions of the general environment and describe each dimension.

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

McDonald's "I'm Lovin' It" is an example of a:

_____ includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization.

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

A political lobbyist for General Motors fills an essential boundary-spanning role.

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.

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

When two or more organizations combine to become one, it is referred to as a:

Recently, there has been strong concern about climate change such as global warming caused by greenhouse gases, most notably carbon dioxide.

Discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

_____ are becoming more popular as organizations strive to keep up with technological advancements and compete in the global economy.

Define the organizational task environment. List the four things this environment includes that could influence an organization.

A _____ represents a phrase or sentence that succinctly expresses a key corporate value.

The raw materials that organizations use to produce its outputs are provided by customers.

Symbols, stories, and heroes are important because they:

"Chiquita. Perfect for Life." was Chiquita's:

Which of the following cultures is suited to organizations that are concerned with servicing specific customers in the external environment but without the intense need for flexibility and rapid change?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters