Question 1

The __________ environment represents the outer layer of the environment and affects organizations __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  task; indirectly 
B)  general; directly 
C)  internal; directly 
D)  internal; indirectly 
E)  general; indirectly 
A)  task; indirectly 
B)  general; directly 
C)  internal; directly 
D)  internal; indirectly 
E)  general; indirectly

Question 2

According to Unlocking Innovative Solutions Through People in Chapter 3, the Brazil-based Semco Corp. prospers in Brazil's often chaotic economic and political climate because the president of the company

Accepted Answer

A)  put focus on business performance. 
B)  changed the culture to make it more democratic. 
C)  bought a patent for a new product. 
D)  merged the company with another. 
E)  cut 50 percent of the workforce. 
A)  put focus on business performance. 
B)  changed the culture to make it more democratic. 
C)  bought a patent for a new product. 
D)  merged the company with another. 
E)  cut 50 percent of the workforce.

Question 3

The outer layer, the general environment, is widely dispersed and affects organizations directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Organizations with internal focuses and consistency orientations for a stable environment should create a(n) ____________________ culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations with internal focuses and consistency orientations...

Question 5

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 6

List the four categories of culture and describe what kind of environments each fit best in.

Accepted Answer

Adaptability culture fits best in fast r

Question 7

An object, act, or event that conveys meaning to others is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A)  symbol. 
B)  slogan. 
C)  story. 
D)  hero. 
E)  culture. 
A)  symbol. 
B)  slogan. 
C)  story. 
D)  hero. 
E)  culture.

Question 8

Mergers and joint ventures rarely occur in the U.S. due to the stable environment and lack of technological change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List three visible artifacts of an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

Possible responses w

Question 10

A(n) _________________________ involves a strategic alliance or program by two or more organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________________________ involves a strategic alliance or...

Question 11

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 12

The ____________________ dimension of the general environment represents the demographic characteristics as well as the norms, customs, and values of the general population.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ dimension of the general environment...

Question 13

An achievement culture is found in an environment that is dynamic and requires high-risk decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A recent significant trend in the economic environment is the frequency with which companies seem to be involved in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mergers 
B)  bankruptcy 
C)  reorganizations 
D)  layoffs 
E)  expansions outside the United States. 
A)  mergers 
B)  bankruptcy 
C)  reorganizations 
D)  layoffs 
E)  expansions outside the United States.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Other organizations in the same industry or type of business that provide goods or services to the same set of customers are referred to as suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Xerox managers missed cues from the environment and lost market share in the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Question 19

Roles assumed by people that link the organization with the external environment are called ______________________________ roles.

Accepted Answer

boundary-s

Question 20

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

Exam 3: The Environment and Corporate Culture

The __________ environment represents the outer layer of the environment and affects organizations __________.

According to Unlocking Innovative Solutions Through People in Chapter 3, the Brazil-based Semco Corp. prospers in Brazil's often chaotic economic and political climate because the president of the company

The outer layer, the general environment, is widely dispersed and affects organizations directly.

Organizations with internal focuses and consistency orientations for a stable environment should create a(n) ____________________ culture.

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

List the four categories of culture and describe what kind of environments each fit best in.

An object, act, or event that conveys meaning to others is referred to as a

Mergers and joint ventures rarely occur in the U.S. due to the stable environment and lack of technological change.

List three visible artifacts of an organization's culture.

A(n) _________________________ involves a strategic alliance or program by two or more organizations.

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 ____________________ dimension of the general environment represents the demographic characteristics as well as the norms, customs, and values of the general population.

An achievement culture is found in an environment that is dynamic and requires high-risk decision-making.

A recent significant trend in the economic environment is the frequency with which companies seem to be involved in __________.

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

Other organizations in the same industry or type of business that provide goods or services to the same set of customers are referred to as suppliers.

Xerox managers missed cues from the environment and lost market share in the 1990s.

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

Roles assumed by people that link the organization with the external environment are called ______________________________ roles.

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

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