Question 1

When two or more organizations combine to become one, it is referred to as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) joint venture 
B) flexible structure 
C) mechanistic structure 
D) merger 
E) inorganic venture 
A) joint venture 
B) flexible structure 
C) mechanistic structure 
D) merger 
E) inorganic venture

Question 2

Strategic issues that could arise for a food-producing organization could include a change in the cost of certain staple foods, an increase in the cost of production, and a large shift in company management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

The external environment can be evaluate

Question 4

General environment dimensions affect an organization indirectly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the current external business environment, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporate culture defines success. 
B) The business environment is static. 
C) Companies are more adversarial than ever before. 
D) Mergers are declining. 
E) Joint ventures are on the rise. 
A) Corporate culture defines success. 
B) The business environment is static. 
C) Companies are more adversarial than ever before. 
D) Mergers are declining. 
E) Joint ventures are on the rise.

Question 6

Which of the following types of culture values and rewards a methodical, rational, and orderly way of doing things?

Accepted Answer

A) Achievement culture 
B) Involvement culture 
C) Accomplishment culture 
D) Consistency culture 
E) Adaptability culture 
A) Achievement culture 
B) Involvement culture 
C) Accomplishment culture 
D) Consistency culture 
E) Adaptability culture

Question 7

Executives at One World Advertising have learned that it is necessary to establish strong personal relationships and emotional bonds with Chinese business partners.This relates most closely to which of the following dimensions of the general business environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Natural 
B) Sociocultural 
C) Legal-political 
D) International 
E) Internal 
A) Natural 
B) Sociocultural 
C) Legal-political 
D) International 
E) Internal

Question 8

An achievement culture values competitiveness, aggressiveness, and personal initiative, which some see as a negative aspect and others view as positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The __________ dimension of the general environment includes federal, state, and local government regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) technological 
B) legal-political 
C) economic 
D) sociocultural 
E) international 
A) technological 
B) legal-political 
C) economic 
D) sociocultural 
E) international

Question 10

What is true of companies that fall into Quadrant A?

Accepted Answer

A) They are most likely to be successful in the long run. 
B) They focus primarily on bottom-line results. 
C) Their shared cultural values are strong. 
D) They work effectively and maintain good work-life balance. 
E) Their culture is termed a high-performance culture. 
A) They are most likely to be successful in the long run. 
B) They focus primarily on bottom-line results. 
C) Their shared cultural values are strong. 
D) They work effectively and maintain good work-life balance. 
E) Their culture is termed a high-performance culture.

Question 11

What is one of the main focus points of the sociocultural dimension of the general environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Government regulations at local, state, and federal levels 
B) New opportunities for the United States in other countries 
C) The general economic health of a country or region 
D) Scientific and technological advancements 
E) Demographic characteristics, norms, and values 
A) Government regulations at local, state, and federal levels 
B) New opportunities for the United States in other countries 
C) The general economic health of a country or region 
D) Scientific and technological advancements 
E) Demographic characteristics, norms, and values

Question 12

Terry manages a food distribution company that is highly focused on creating a strong cohesive culture, but the company does not tie organizational values directly to goals and desired business results.Terry's company most likely falls into which of the following quadrants of organizational performance and culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Quadrant A 
B) Quadrant B 
C) Quadrant C 
D) Quadrant D 
E) Quadrant E 
A) Quadrant A 
B) Quadrant B 
C) Quadrant C 
D) Quadrant D 
E) Quadrant E

Question 13

What is the difference between a task environment and a general environment? What are examples of a dimension in each environment?

Accepted Answer

A task environment includes whatever the

Question 14

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 15

Describe what makes a cultural leader and the kinds of actions to be taken in order to move the business forward.

Accepted Answer

A cultural leader defines and uses signa

Question 16

Molly Madison received "The Employee of the Month" award at Internal Workings Remodeling Service in April.Molly would be considered a part of which of the following environments for Internal Workings?

Accepted Answer

A) The general environment 
B) The task environment 
C) The economic environment 
D) The internal environment 
E) The organizational environment 
A) The general environment 
B) The task environment 
C) The economic environment 
D) The internal environment 
E) The organizational environment

Question 17

Adaptability culture emerges in an environment that requires __________ response and __________ decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) fast; high-risk 
B) fast; low-risk 
C) slow; high-risk 
D) slow; low-risk 
E) regulated; low-risk 
A) fast; high-risk 
B) fast; low-risk 
C) slow; high-risk 
D) slow; low-risk 
E) regulated; low-risk

Question 18

Ally's Applesauce is in the process of hiring 60 new workers.The personnel department has a large pool of unskilled labor to draw from due to the high unemployment rate in the local area.Which of the following dimensions of the external environment is involved here?

Accepted Answer

A) Sociocultural 
B) Competitors 
C) Technological 
D) Labor market 
E) Legal-political 
A) Sociocultural 
B) Competitors 
C) Technological 
D) Labor market 
E) Legal-political

Question 19

A ________ is a network of multiple businesses and individuals that are connected through the flow of products or services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is a network of multiple...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

When two or more organizations combine to become one, it is referred to as a(n) _____.

Strategic issues that could arise for a food-producing organization could include a change in the cost of certain staple foods, an increase in the cost of production, and a large shift in company management.

Discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

General environment dimensions affect an organization indirectly.

In the current external business environment, which of the following is true?

Which of the following types of culture values and rewards a methodical, rational, and orderly way of doing things?

Executives at One World Advertising have learned that it is necessary to establish strong personal relationships and emotional bonds with Chinese business partners.This relates most closely to which of the following dimensions of the general business environment?

An achievement culture values competitiveness, aggressiveness, and personal initiative, which some see as a negative aspect and others view as positive.

The __________ dimension of the general environment includes federal, state, and local government regulations.

What is true of companies that fall into Quadrant A?

What is one of the main focus points of the sociocultural dimension of the general environment?

What is the difference between a task environment and a general environment? What are examples of a dimension in each environment?

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

Describe what makes a cultural leader and the kinds of actions to be taken in order to move the business forward.

Molly Madison received "The Employee of the Month" award at Internal Workings Remodeling Service in April.Molly would be considered a part of which of the following environments for Internal Workings?

Adaptability culture emerges in an environment that requires response and decision making.

Ally's Applesauce is in the process of hiring 60 new workers.The personnel department has a large pool of unskilled labor to draw from due to the high unemployment rate in the local area.Which of the following dimensions of the external environment is involved here?

A ________ is a network of multiple businesses and individuals that are connected through the flow of products or services.

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

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Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Talent and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 2: The Environment and Corporate Culture

When two or more organizations combine to become one, it is referred to as a(n) _____.

Strategic issues that could arise for a food-producing organization could include a change in the cost of certain staple foods, an increase in the cost of production, and a large shift in company management.

Discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

General environment dimensions affect an organization indirectly.

In the current external business environment, which of the following is true?

Which of the following types of culture values and rewards a methodical, rational, and orderly way of doing things?

Executives at One World Advertising have learned that it is necessary to establish strong personal relationships and emotional bonds with Chinese business partners.This relates most closely to which of the following dimensions of the general business environment?

An achievement culture values competitiveness, aggressiveness, and personal initiative, which some see as a negative aspect and others view as positive.

The __________ dimension of the general environment includes federal, state, and local government regulations.

What is true of companies that fall into Quadrant A?

What is one of the main focus points of the sociocultural dimension of the general environment?

What is the difference between a task environment and a general environment? What are examples of a dimension in each environment?

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

Describe what makes a cultural leader and the kinds of actions to be taken in order to move the business forward.

Molly Madison received "The Employee of the Month" award at Internal Workings Remodeling Service in April.Molly would be considered a part of which of the following environments for Internal Workings?

Adaptability culture emerges in an environment that requires __________ response and __________ decision making.

Ally's Applesauce is in the process of hiring 60 new workers.The personnel department has a large pool of unskilled labor to draw from due to the high unemployment rate in the local area.Which of the following dimensions of the external environment is involved here?

A ________ is a network of multiple businesses and individuals that are connected through the flow of products or services.

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

The World of Innovative Management

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Talent and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

Adaptability culture emerges in an environment that requires response and decision making.