Question 1

The 'achievement culture' emerges in an environment that requires fast response and high-risk decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Political activity refers to any organisational attempts to influence government legislation and regulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In adaptive corporate cultures,managers are concerned about themselves,and their values tend to discourage risk taking and change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A hero is someone that exemplifies the deeds,character and attributes that represent the culture that a corporation wishes to maintain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n)______________________ (two words)comprises a number of organisations with similar interests for the purposes of influencing their environment .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______________________ (two words)comprises a number of organisations...

Question 6

What is the main reason that symbolic leadership is successful in organisations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because symbolic leadership ties in closely with corporate 'symbols' 
B)  Because symbolic leaders are efficient at working behind the scenes 
C)  Because symbolic leaders are unclear in their methods, and therefore interesting to study 
D)  Because executives are watched by employees 
E)  They are not seen as successful at all 
A)  Because symbolic leadership ties in closely with corporate 'symbols' 
B)  Because symbolic leaders are efficient at working behind the scenes 
C)  Because symbolic leaders are unclear in their methods, and therefore interesting to study 
D)  Because executives are watched by employees 
E)  They are not seen as successful at all

Question 7

The international dimension includes the general economic health of the country or region in which the organisation operates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Mergers are a major factor in an organisation's external environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The unemployment market represents people in the environment who can be hired to work for the organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For Qantas,all of the following could be suppliers,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  BP (providing jet fuel) 
B)  National Australia Bank (providing finances) 
C)  Virgin Blue (providing competition in the domestic market) 
D)  Boeing (providing planes) 
E)  All of these are suppliers for Qantas. 
A)  BP (providing jet fuel) 
B)  National Australia Bank (providing finances) 
C)  Virgin Blue (providing competition in the domestic market) 
D)  Boeing (providing planes) 
E)  All of these are suppliers for Qantas.

Question 11

A(n)____________________ is a narrative based on true events that is repeated frequently and shared among organisational employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a narrative based on true...

Question 12

An example of an economic trend would be an increase in the population's concern for the natural environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of these is a narrative based on events that is repeated frequently and shared by organisational employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symbol 
B)  Slogan 
C)  Story 
D)  Hero 
E)  Culture 
A)  Symbol 
B)  Slogan 
C)  Story 
D)  Hero 
E)  Culture

Question 14

_____________________ is similar to advertising,except that its goal is to influence public opinion about the organisation itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  Public relations 
B)  Advertising 
C)  Promotion 
D)  Lobbying 
E)  Political activity 
A)  Public relations 
B)  Advertising 
C)  Promotion 
D)  Lobbying 
E)  Political activity

Question 15

Coca Cola,Schweppes and Berri Juice Co.are considered to be competitors since all three sell soft drink products to individuals and businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List the five dimensions of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

Technological,socioc

Question 17

A state government inspection has required your company to upgrade its pollution abatement equipment in the production of bleached pulp.What dimension of the external environment has influenced these upgrades?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technological dimension 
B)  Legal-political dimension 
C)  Task dimension 
D)  Sociocultural dimension 
E)  Economic dimension 
A)  Technological dimension 
B)  Legal-political dimension 
C)  Task dimension 
D)  Sociocultural dimension 
E)  Economic dimension

Question 18

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 19

When an organisationattempts to influence public opinion in order to create a more positive image,it is said to be partaking in ____________________ exercises.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an organisationattempts to influence public opinion...

Question 20

Customer complaints and a new advertising campaign by competitors would be two important sectors emanating from the economic dimension of an organisation's general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: The Environment and Corporate Culture

The 'achievement culture' emerges in an environment that requires fast response and high-risk decision making.

Political activity refers to any organisational attempts to influence government legislation and regulation.

In adaptive corporate cultures,managers are concerned about themselves,and their values tend to discourage risk taking and change.

A hero is someone that exemplifies the deeds,character and attributes that represent the culture that a corporation wishes to maintain.

A(n)______________________ (two words)comprises a number of organisations with similar interests for the purposes of influencing their environment .

What is the main reason that symbolic leadership is successful in organisations?

The international dimension includes the general economic health of the country or region in which the organisation operates.

Mergers are a major factor in an organisation's external environment.

The unemployment market represents people in the environment who can be hired to work for the organisation.

For Qantas,all of the following could be suppliers,except:

A(n)____________________ is a narrative based on true events that is repeated frequently and shared among organisational employees.

An example of an economic trend would be an increase in the population's concern for the natural environment.

Which of these is a narrative based on events that is repeated frequently and shared by organisational employees?

_____________________ is similar to advertising,except that its goal is to influence public opinion about the organisation itself.

Coca Cola,Schweppes and Berri Juice Co.are considered to be competitors since all three sell soft drink products to individuals and businesses.

List the five dimensions of the general environment.

A state government inspection has required your company to upgrade its pollution abatement equipment in the production of bleached pulp.What dimension of the external environment has influenced these upgrades?

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

When an organisationattempts to influence public opinion in order to create a more positive image,it is said to be partaking in ____________________ exercises.

Customer complaints and a new advertising campaign by competitors would be two important sectors emanating from the economic dimension of an organisation's general environment.

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