Question 1

Match the following:
-assimilation

Accepted Answer

A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility 
A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility

Question 2

Match the following:
-manufacturing

Accepted Answer

A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility 
A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility

Question 3

A generalization about a person or a group of persons based on certain characteristics or traits is called prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about technology is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) Technology is a major driver for organizational change. 
B) It has widespread effects on the behavior of people in the organization. 
C) Technology provides a competitive advantage. 
D) It separates and transforms resources into outcomes. 
E) It is causing shift toward a service-based economy. 
A) Technology is a major driver for organizational change. 
B) It has widespread effects on the behavior of people in the organization. 
C) Technology provides a competitive advantage. 
D) It separates and transforms resources into outcomes. 
E) It is causing shift toward a service-based economy.

Question 5

Appreciating the varying ideas and perspectives that are provided by a heterogeneous workforce refers to valuing diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Workforce __________ refers to the important similarities and differences among the employees of organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Workforce __________ refers to the important similarities...

Question 7

Understanding and addressing the environment of a business has traditionally been the purview of

Accepted Answer

A) supervisors. 
B) stockholders. 
C) workers and line managers. 
D) stakeholders. 
E) top managers. 
A) supervisors. 
B) stockholders. 
C) workers and line managers. 
D) stakeholders. 
E) top managers.

Question 8

Match the following:
-ethics

Accepted Answer

A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility 
A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility

Question 9

Match the following:
-valuing diversity

Accepted Answer

A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility 
A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility

Question 10

In 2012, the volume of international trade in current dollars was less than 200 times greater than the amount in 1960.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

ABC International has eight locations across the world. Which of the following is true about employees working at ABC but in different locations?

Accepted Answer

A) Their behavior may differ within and across countries. 
B) Their behavior will be the same regardless of their location. 
C) Their behavior at work is not important. 
D) Their behavior will have nothing to do with their location. 
E) Their behavior will be the same within single countries, but may differ from one country to the next. 
A) Their behavior may differ within and across countries. 
B) Their behavior will be the same regardless of their location. 
C) Their behavior at work is not important. 
D) Their behavior will have nothing to do with their location. 
E) Their behavior will be the same within single countries, but may differ from one country to the next.

Question 12

Give an overview of Geert Hofstede's five dimensions of cultural values. How can understanding these values help managers?

Accepted Answer

Geert Hofstede's five dimensions of cult

Question 13

A knowledge worker's career path may run parallel to a management career path. The benefit of this path for the worker is

Accepted Answer

A) the chance to take on substantial management responsibilities. 
B) more frequent training in management tasks. 
C) less highly specialized training. 
D) compensation that is equivalent to that available to management. 
E) freedom from specialized technical work. 
A) the chance to take on substantial management responsibilities. 
B) more frequent training in management tasks. 
C) less highly specialized training. 
D) compensation that is equivalent to that available to management. 
E) freedom from specialized technical work.

Question 14

In framing ethical issues, all of these are areas of concern in how an organization treats its employees EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) hiring 
B) firing 
C) privacy 
D) honesty 
E) working condition 
A) hiring 
B) firing 
C) privacy 
D) honesty 
E) working condition

Question 15

Match the following:
-secondary dimension of diversity

Accepted Answer

A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility 
A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility

Question 16

Match the following:
-knowledge worker

Accepted Answer

A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility 
A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility

Question 17

___________ diversity means putting an end to the assumption that everyone who is not a member of the dominant group must assimilate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ diversity means putting an end to...

Question 18

Discuss outsourcing by explaining its purpose, costs and benefits. Give two examples of outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing is the practice of contracti

Question 19

Advances in information technology have resulted in communication at work that is less personal in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When the European Union opened borders in 1992, goods and services moved freely among the member countries. What other change resulted from opening the borders?

Accepted Answer

A) Managers practiced a more open leadership style. 
B) Non-European Union members shut their borders. 
C) Workers demanded higher wages. 
D) Workers moved across national borders. 
E) Stricter trade restrictions were imposed. 
A) Managers practiced a more open leadership style. 
B) Non-European Union members shut their borders. 
C) Workers demanded higher wages. 
D) Workers moved across national borders. 
E) Stricter trade restrictions were imposed.

Match the following: -assimilation

Match the following: -manufacturing

A generalization about a person or a group of persons based on certain characteristics or traits is called prejudice.

Which of the following statements about technology is NOT true?

Appreciating the varying ideas and perspectives that are provided by a heterogeneous workforce refers to valuing diversity.

Workforce __________ refers to the important similarities and differences among the employees of organizations.

Understanding and addressing the environment of a business has traditionally been the purview of

Match the following: -ethics

Match the following: -valuing diversity

In 2012, the volume of international trade in current dollars was less than 200 times greater than the amount in 1960.

ABC International has eight locations across the world. Which of the following is true about employees working at ABC but in different locations?

Give an overview of Geert Hofstede's five dimensions of cultural values. How can understanding these values help managers?

A knowledge worker's career path may run parallel to a management career path. The benefit of this path for the worker is

In framing ethical issues, all of these are areas of concern in how an organization treats its employees EXCEPT:

Match the following: -secondary dimension of diversity

Match the following: -knowledge worker

___________ diversity means putting an end to the assumption that everyone who is not a member of the dominant group must assimilate.

Discuss outsourcing by explaining its purpose, costs and benefits. Give two examples of outsourcing.

Advances in information technology have resulted in communication at work that is less personal in nature.

When the European Union opened borders in 1992, goods and services moved freely among the member countries. What other change resulted from opening the borders?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 2: The Changing Environment of Organizations

Match the following: -assimilation

Match the following: -manufacturing

A generalization about a person or a group of persons based on certain characteristics or traits is called prejudice.

Which of the following statements about technology is NOT true?

Appreciating the varying ideas and perspectives that are provided by a heterogeneous workforce refers to valuing diversity.

Workforce __________ refers to the important similarities and differences among the employees of organizations.

Understanding and addressing the environment of a business has traditionally been the purview of

Match the following: -ethics

Match the following: -valuing diversity

In 2012, the volume of international trade in current dollars was less than 200 times greater than the amount in 1960.

ABC International has eight locations across the world. Which of the following is true about employees working at ABC but in different locations?

Give an overview of Geert Hofstede's five dimensions of cultural values. How can understanding these values help managers?

A knowledge worker's career path may run parallel to a management career path. The benefit of this path for the worker is

In framing ethical issues, all of these are areas of concern in how an organization treats its employees EXCEPT:

Match the following: -secondary dimension of diversity

Match the following: -knowledge worker

___________ diversity means putting an end to the assumption that everyone who is not a member of the dominant group must assimilate.

Discuss outsourcing by explaining its purpose, costs and benefits. Give two examples of outsourcing.

Advances in information technology have resulted in communication at work that is less personal in nature.

When the European Union opened borders in 1992, goods and services moved freely among the member countries. What other change resulted from opening the borders?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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