Question 1

A(n) __________ is a phrase or sentence that succinctly expresses a key corporate value.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ is a phrase or sentence...

Question 2

Which of the following is not a part of an organization's general environment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Heroes are important to an organization due to the fact that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrate fundamental values of the organization. 
B)  exemplify a strong corporate culture. 
C)  are role models for other employees to follow. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  demonstrate fundamental values of the organization. 
B)  exemplify a strong corporate culture. 
C)  are role models for other employees to follow. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 4

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)  demonstrate an organization's fundamental values. 
E)  give employees something to talk about. 
A)  entertain executive-level management. 
B)  address the concerns of government. 
C)  acquaint customers to the organization. 
D)  demonstrate an organization's fundamental values. 
E)  give employees something to talk about.

Question 5

A growing area of boundary spanning is __________, which refers to activities to get as much information as possible about one's rivals.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitive intelligence 
B)  informational intelligence 
C)  business intelligence 
D)  big data analytics 
E)  artificial intelligence 
A)  competitive intelligence 
B)  informational intelligence 
C)  business intelligence 
D)  big data analytics 
E)  artificial intelligence

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The six dimensions of the general enviro

Question 7

An organization's __________ is a part of its internal environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  customers 
B)  salespeople 
C)  consumer price index 
D)  suppliers 
E)  competitors 
A)  customers 
B)  salespeople 
C)  consumer price index 
D)  suppliers 
E)  competitors

Question 8

Physical symbols are associated with the surface level of organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If Johnson Lumber provides trees for Westvaco Paper Manufacturing, then Johnson Lumber is considered a supplier for Westvaco.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A results-oriented culture that values competitiveness, aggressiveness, personal initiative, cost cutting, and willingness to work long and hard to achieve results is called the achievement culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

__________ represents people in the environment who can be hired to work for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Competitors 
B)  The labor market 
C)  Suppliers 
D)  Customers 
E)  The government 
A)  Competitors 
B)  The labor market 
C)  Suppliers 
D)  Customers 
E)  The government

Question 12

The __________ environment includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational 
B)  internal 
C)  task 
D)  general 
E)  technological 
A)  organizational 
B)  internal 
C)  task 
D)  general 
E)  technological

Question 13

__________ is(are) included in an organization's task environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Suppliers 
B)  Accounting procedures 
C)  Technology 
D)  Government 
E)  Demographic characteristics 
A)  Suppliers 
B)  Accounting procedures 
C)  Technology 
D)  Government 
E)  Demographic characteristics

Question 14

Which of the following would be considered a visual representation of a company's corporate culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  All department heads have an executive office. 
B)  Each department has an award plaque for "Employee of the Month." 
C)  All employees are dressed in professional business attire. 
D)  Top-level executives drive company-owned sports cars. 
E)  All of these are considered a visual representation of a company's corporate culture. 
A)  All department heads have an executive office. 
B)  Each department has an award plaque for "Employee of the Month." 
C)  All employees are dressed in professional business attire. 
D)  Top-level executives drive company-owned sports cars. 
E)  All of these are considered a visual representation of a company's corporate culture.

Question 15

The __________ of the general environment includes scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry, as well as society at large.

Accepted Answer

technologi

Question 16

List the six dimensions of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

Technological, natur

Question 17

The task environment includes all elements that occur naturally on Earth, including plants, animals, rocks, and natural resources such as air, water, and climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an activity mentioned in the text that many companies are using to attempt to influence the external environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protests 
B)  Fundraising 
C)  Coalitions 
D)  Political lobbying 
E)  All of these 
A)  Protests 
B)  Fundraising 
C)  Coalitions 
D)  Political lobbying 
E)  All of these

Question 19

A __________ is a narrative based on a true events that is repeated frequently and shared among organizational employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbol 
B)  slogan 
C)  story 
D)  hero 
E)  ceremony 
A)  symbol 
B)  slogan 
C)  story 
D)  hero 
E)  ceremony

Question 20

__________ intelligence is an approach to boundary spanning which results from using sophisticated software to search through internal and external data to spot patterns, trends, and relationships that might be significant.

Accepted Answer

A)  Merger 
B)  Business 
C)  Competitive 
D)  Partnership 
E)  Environment 
A)  Merger 
B)  Business 
C)  Competitive 
D)  Partnership 
E)  Environment

A(n) __________ is a phrase or sentence that succinctly expresses a key corporate value.

Which of the following is not a part of an organization's general environment?

Heroes are important to an organization due to the fact that they:

Symbols, stories, and heroes are important because they:

A growing area of boundary spanning is __________, which refers to activities to get as much information as possible about one's rivals.

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

An organization's __________ is a part of its internal environment.

Physical symbols are associated with the surface level of organizational culture.

If Johnson Lumber provides trees for Westvaco Paper Manufacturing, then Johnson Lumber is considered a supplier for Westvaco.

A results-oriented culture that values competitiveness, aggressiveness, personal initiative, cost cutting, and willingness to work long and hard to achieve results is called the achievement culture.

__________ represents people in the environment who can be hired to work for the organization.

The __________ environment includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization.

__________ is(are) included in an organization's task environment.

Which of the following would be considered a visual representation of a company's corporate culture?

The __________ of the general environment includes scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry, as well as society at large.

List the six dimensions of the general environment.

The task environment includes all elements that occur naturally on Earth, including plants, animals, rocks, and natural resources such as air, water, and climate.

Which of the following is an activity mentioned in the text that many companies are using to attempt to influence the external environment?

A __________ is a narrative based on a true events that is repeated frequently and shared among organizational employees.

__________ intelligence is an approach to boundary spanning which results from using sophisticated software to search through internal and external data to spot patterns, trends, and relationships that might be significant.

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

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 3: The Environment and Corporate Culture

A(n) __________ is a phrase or sentence that succinctly expresses a key corporate value.

Which of the following is not a part of an organization's general environment?

Heroes are important to an organization due to the fact that they:

Symbols, stories, and heroes are important because they:

A growing area of boundary spanning is __________, which refers to activities to get as much information as possible about one's rivals.

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

An organization's __________ is a part of its internal environment.

Physical symbols are associated with the surface level of organizational culture.

If Johnson Lumber provides trees for Westvaco Paper Manufacturing, then Johnson Lumber is considered a supplier for Westvaco.

A results-oriented culture that values competitiveness, aggressiveness, personal initiative, cost cutting, and willingness to work long and hard to achieve results is called the achievement culture.

__________ represents people in the environment who can be hired to work for the organization.

The __________ environment includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization.

__________ is(are) included in an organization's task environment.

Which of the following would be considered a visual representation of a company's corporate culture?

The __________ of the general environment includes scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry, as well as society at large.

List the six dimensions of the general environment.

The task environment includes all elements that occur naturally on Earth, including plants, animals, rocks, and natural resources such as air, water, and climate.

Which of the following is an activity mentioned in the text that many companies are using to attempt to influence the external environment?

A __________ is a narrative based on a true events that is repeated frequently and shared among organizational employees.

__________ intelligence is an approach to boundary spanning which results from using sophisticated software to search through internal and external data to spot patterns, trends, and relationships that might be significant.

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

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters