Question 1

Based on the model in the text, discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

The external environment can be evaluate

Question 2

The ____________________ environment represents an ever-changing and uneven playing field compared with domestic environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ environment represents an ever-changing and...

Question 3

A sales executive for General Motors fills an essential boundary-spanning role.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a recent survey of managers, __________ % said that multicultural experience is important for leaders.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  18 
C)  20 
D)  28 
E)  30 
A)  15 
B)  18 
C)  20 
D)  28 
E)  30

Question 5

__________ system draws resources from the external environment and releases goods and services back to it.

Accepted Answer

A)  production 
B)  closed 
C)  open 
D)  information 
E)  management 
A)  production 
B)  closed 
C)  open 
D)  information 
E)  management

Question 6

A narrative based on rumors, within the organization that can lead to destructive results if not carefully controlled by management is called an organizational story.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a study by Kotter and Haskett evidence is provided to support the claim that __________ is important for performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  managing cultural values 
B)  leading partnerships within an industry 
C)  surveying the external environment 
D)  managing client relationships as boundary spanners 
E)  empowering employees 
A)  managing cultural values 
B)  leading partnerships within an industry 
C)  surveying the external environment 
D)  managing client relationships as boundary spanners 
E)  empowering employees

Question 8

McDonald's "We Love to See You Smile" represents 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

The external organizational environment

Question 10

Name one of the two dimensions that organizations with high-performance cultures emphasize.

Accepted Answer

cultural v

Question 11

What is likely to happen to organizations that pay little attention to cultural values and instead stress business results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unlikely to survive for long 
B)  No help for performance during hard times 
C)  Profitable in short run but difficult to sustain over long term 
D)  High performance 
E)  none of these 
A)  Unlikely to survive for long 
B)  No help for performance during hard times 
C)  Profitable in short run but difficult to sustain over long term 
D)  High performance 
E)  none of these

Question 12

Which of these 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 13

Discuss the different levels of culture.

Accepted Answer

Culture can be analyzed at three levels.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cultural leader articulates a vision

Question 15

Scenario - Emma Whitman
Emma Whitman, sales manager for Music Hits Record Company, was trying to create a new strategy to turn around the declining record sales the company was facing. Emma needed to find a way to find out what the customers really wanted, since Music Hits 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. Emma 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 Emma 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 16

CASE
Scenario - Holly Davis
Holly Davis was working as the sales manager for Industrial Instruments. Some of the sales executives were showing signs of burnout. They were losing interest in their jobs and were no longer motivated to gain new accounts. The reward system focused on old reliable accounts, but Holly was now under pressure to expand the customer base. Holly had recently been to a seminar on corporate value systems. She recognized that the company's CEO wanted to change in the way employees thought about the firm and in the way they related to one another. She further recognized that a lasting solution to her problem required a fundamental shift in perception.
-It appears that one of the problems that Holly faced was the presence of a __________ gap.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture 
B)  logic 
C)  generation 
D)  transformation 
E)  symbolic 
A)  culture 
B)  logic 
C)  generation 
D)  transformation 
E)  symbolic

Question 17

Microsoft appears poised to make the same mistake Xerox did by missing cues from

Accepted Answer

A)  employees 
B)  the government 
C)  the environment 
D)  managers 
E)  technology 
A)  employees 
B)  the government 
C)  the environment 
D)  managers 
E)  technology

Question 18

The set of key values, beliefs, and norms, that are shared by members of an organization are combined to create the symbols of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The deeds of ____________________ are extraordinary, but not so extraordinary that other employees cannot perform the same deeds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The deeds of ____________________ are extraordinary, but...

Question 20

What are the three basic strategies for dealing with increased uncertainty with respect to customers, competitors, suppliers, or government regulations?

Accepted Answer

The three basic strategies are

Based on the model in the text, discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

The ____________________ environment represents an ever-changing and uneven playing field compared with domestic environment.

A sales executive for General Motors fills an essential boundary-spanning role.

In a recent survey of managers, __________ % said that multicultural experience is important for leaders.

__________ system draws resources from the external environment and releases goods and services back to it.

A narrative based on rumors, within the organization that can lead to destructive results if not carefully controlled by management is called an organizational story.

In a study by Kotter and Haskett evidence is provided to support the claim that __________ is important for performance.

McDonald's "We Love to See You Smile" represents a

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

Name one of the two dimensions that organizations with high-performance cultures emphasize.

What is likely to happen to organizations that pay little attention to cultural values and instead stress business results?

Which of these includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization?

Discuss the different levels of culture.

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

Microsoft appears poised to make the same mistake Xerox did by missing cues from

The set of key values, beliefs, and norms, that are shared by members of an organization are combined to create the symbols of an organization.

The deeds of ____________________ are extraordinary, but not so extraordinary that other employees cannot perform the same deeds.

What are the three basic strategies for dealing with increased uncertainty with respect to customers, competitors, suppliers, or government regulations?

Managing in Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

Managing in a Global Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Human Resource Management

Meeting the Challenge of Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Managerial and Quality Control

Information Technology and E-Business

Operations and Value Chain Management

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Exam 3: The Environment and Corporate Culture

Based on the model in the text, discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

The ____________________ environment represents an ever-changing and uneven playing field compared with domestic environment.

A sales executive for General Motors fills an essential boundary-spanning role.

In a recent survey of managers, __________ % said that multicultural experience is important for leaders.

__________ system draws resources from the external environment and releases goods and services back to it.

A narrative based on rumors, within the organization that can lead to destructive results if not carefully controlled by management is called an organizational story.

In a study by Kotter and Haskett evidence is provided to support the claim that __________ is important for performance.

McDonald's "We Love to See You Smile" represents a

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

Name one of the two dimensions that organizations with high-performance cultures emphasize.

What is likely to happen to organizations that pay little attention to cultural values and instead stress business results?

Which of these includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization?

Discuss the different levels of culture.

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

Microsoft appears poised to make the same mistake Xerox did by missing cues from

The set of key values, beliefs, and norms, that are shared by members of an organization are combined to create the symbols of an organization.

The deeds of ____________________ are extraordinary, but not so extraordinary that other employees cannot perform the same deeds.

What are the three basic strategies for dealing with increased uncertainty with respect to customers, competitors, suppliers, or government regulations?

Managing in Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

Managing in a Global Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Human Resource Management

Meeting the Challenge of Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Managerial and Quality Control

Information Technology and E-Business

Operations and Value Chain Management

Filters