Question 1

A company may use any or all of the mechanisms of mimetic, coercive, or normative forces to change itself for greater ____ in the institutional environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  profit 
B)  market share 
C)  resource dependency 
D)  legitimacy 
A)  profit 
B)  market share 
C)  resource dependency 
D)  legitimacy

Question 2

In population ecology theory, large dependent companies have power over small suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The resource dependence perspective argues that while organizations may attempt to control environmental resources, they also try to maintain their independence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain the various processes by which institutional similarity occurs. Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Institutional similarity occurs through

Question 5

Compare and contrast three types of institutional similarity.

Accepted Answer

When comparing and contrasting three typ

Question 6

We studied the notion of institutional similarity and the reasons for it. Develop your own theory about the effects of the tendency for institutional similarity on business success.

Accepted Answer

The tendency for institutional similarit

Question 7

Major reasons for interorganizational collaboration include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  sharing risks when entering new markets. 
B)  mounting expensive new programs and reducing costs. 
C)  enhancing organizational profile in selected industries. 
D)  interpersonal factors. 
A)  sharing risks when entering new markets. 
B)  mounting expensive new programs and reducing costs. 
C)  enhancing organizational profile in selected industries. 
D)  interpersonal factors.

Question 8

In the positive view of partnerships, dependence on another company is seen to increase risk rather than reducing it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The outcome of mechanisms of mimetic, coercive, or normative forces is that organizations become more heterogeneous, to reflect the natural diversity among managers and environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Normative forces are pressures to change to achieve standards of professionalism and to adopt techniques that are considered by the professional community to be up to date and effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Are the use of management "fads" any different, in your opinion, from the pursuit of legitimacy through mimetic processes? Discuss your view.

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, the use of management "fa

Question 12

The traditional orientation to other organizations involved this characteristic:

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term contracts. 
B)  involved in partner's product design and production. 
C)  legal resolution of conflict. 
D)  electronic linkages to share key information. 
A)  long-term contracts. 
B)  involved in partner's product design and production. 
C)  legal resolution of conflict. 
D)  electronic linkages to share key information.

Question 13

Legitimacy is defined as the general perception that an organization's actions are desirable, proper, and appropriate within the environment's system of norms, values, and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The population ecology focuses on organizational diversity and adaptation within a population of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In resource dependence theory:

Accepted Answer

A)  A small supplier should count on price competition for locking in accounts. 
B)  A small supplier should lock in a single large company for the bulk of its sales. 
C)  Organizations will do whatever is needed to avoid dependence on the environment for reducing uncertainty. 
D)  Organizations will set up dependencies when they become more self-reliant. 
A)  A small supplier should count on price competition for locking in accounts. 
B)  A small supplier should lock in a single large company for the bulk of its sales. 
C)  Organizations will do whatever is needed to avoid dependence on the environment for reducing uncertainty. 
D)  Organizations will set up dependencies when they become more self-reliant.

Question 16

The institutional perspective explains why organizational diversity continuously increases with the appearance of new organizations filling niches left open by established companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is an "organizational ecosystem?" How does this concept impact the changing role of management?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is an "organizational ecosystem?" How does...

Question 18

The population ecology perspective claims that large companies cannot adapt to meet a changing environment, so new companies emerge with the appropriate form and skills to serve new needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why is the following question asked, in the context of a discussion on interorganizational relationships: "Is competition dead?"

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is the following question asked, in...

Question 20

Why is the mindset in U.S. companies changing away from a traditional adversarial relationship with other companies?

Accepted Answer

The mindset in U.S. companies is shiftin

A company may use any or all of the mechanisms of mimetic, coercive, or normative forces to change itself for greater ____ in the institutional environment.

In population ecology theory, large dependent companies have power over small suppliers.

The resource dependence perspective argues that while organizations may attempt to control environmental resources, they also try to maintain their independence.

Explain the various processes by which institutional similarity occurs. Give an example of each.

Compare and contrast three types of institutional similarity.

We studied the notion of institutional similarity and the reasons for it. Develop your own theory about the effects of the tendency for institutional similarity on business success.

Major reasons for interorganizational collaboration include all of the following except:

In the positive view of partnerships, dependence on another company is seen to increase risk rather than reducing it.

The outcome of mechanisms of mimetic, coercive, or normative forces is that organizations become more heterogeneous, to reflect the natural diversity among managers and environments.

Normative forces are pressures to change to achieve standards of professionalism and to adopt techniques that are considered by the professional community to be up to date and effective.

Are the use of management "fads" any different, in your opinion, from the pursuit of legitimacy through mimetic processes? Discuss your view.

The traditional orientation to other organizations involved this characteristic:

Legitimacy is defined as the general perception that an organization's actions are desirable, proper, and appropriate within the environment's system of norms, values, and beliefs.

The population ecology focuses on organizational diversity and adaptation within a population of organizations.

In resource dependence theory:

The institutional perspective explains why organizational diversity continuously increases with the appearance of new organizations filling niches left open by established companies.

What is an "organizational ecosystem?" How does this concept impact the changing role of management?

The population ecology perspective claims that large companies cannot adapt to meet a changing environment, so new companies emerge with the appropriate form and skills to serve new needs.

Why is the following question asked, in the context of a discussion on interorganizational relationships: "Is competition dead?"

Why is the mindset in U.S. companies changing away from a traditional adversarial relationship with other companies?

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Exam 5: Interorganizational Relationships

A company may use any or all of the mechanisms of mimetic, coercive, or normative forces to change itself for greater ____ in the institutional environment.

In population ecology theory, large dependent companies have power over small suppliers.

The resource dependence perspective argues that while organizations may attempt to control environmental resources, they also try to maintain their independence.

Explain the various processes by which institutional similarity occurs. Give an example of each.

Compare and contrast three types of institutional similarity.

We studied the notion of institutional similarity and the reasons for it. Develop your own theory about the effects of the tendency for institutional similarity on business success.

Major reasons for interorganizational collaboration include all of the following except:

In the positive view of partnerships, dependence on another company is seen to increase risk rather than reducing it.

The outcome of mechanisms of mimetic, coercive, or normative forces is that organizations become more heterogeneous, to reflect the natural diversity among managers and environments.

Normative forces are pressures to change to achieve standards of professionalism and to adopt techniques that are considered by the professional community to be up to date and effective.

Are the use of management "fads" any different, in your opinion, from the pursuit of legitimacy through mimetic processes? Discuss your view.

The traditional orientation to other organizations involved this characteristic:

Legitimacy is defined as the general perception that an organization's actions are desirable, proper, and appropriate within the environment's system of norms, values, and beliefs.

The population ecology focuses on organizational diversity and adaptation within a population of organizations.

In resource dependence theory:

The institutional perspective explains why organizational diversity continuously increases with the appearance of new organizations filling niches left open by established companies.

What is an "organizational ecosystem?" How does this concept impact the changing role of management?

The population ecology perspective claims that large companies cannot adapt to meet a changing environment, so new companies emerge with the appropriate form and skills to serve new needs.

Why is the following question asked, in the context of a discussion on interorganizational relationships: "Is competition dead?"

Why is the mindset in U.S. companies changing away from a traditional adversarial relationship with other companies?

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using It for Coordination and Control

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters