Question 1

Which type of culture would most likely include characteristics such as openness,freedom,debate,and risk-taking?

Accepted Answer

A) ethical 
B) customer-responsive 
C) innovative 
D) diversity-focused 
A) ethical 
B) customer-responsive 
C) innovative 
D) diversity-focused

Question 2

Focusing on Contemporary Lifestyles at Mario's Morsels (Scenario)
Mario Milano finished closing his busy upscale restaurant after another very late night. He had just sent the last of his exhausted employees home and sank gratefully into the deep easy chair in the small back office. He felt that he had been running on empty for the last four months since the restaurant reviews had come out and rated Morsels as the best new restaurant in town. He could feel his fatigue and noticed that his loyal employees felt the same. In fact he had heard some of them discussing how they had been running ragged with not enough time off or even a chance to enjoy the work. With several of his kitchen staff dealing also with families, the situation was becoming untenable. Mario pulled out a business magazine that had caught his eye earlier with the word "spirituality" on the cover. Brought up in a strongly religious home he understood the concept. But what did spirituality have to do with any workplace? He was intrigued and decided to read though focusing on the cultural characteristics of an organization that related to spirituality.
-Because the last four months had been so hectic,Mario felt that he had not provided an environment where his employees could grow and learn.He decided that from now on he would value his employees with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) providing role clarity 
B) more socializing opportunities 
C) focus on individual development 
D) flexible work arrangements 
A) providing role clarity 
B) more socializing opportunities 
C) focus on individual development 
D) flexible work arrangements

Question 3

An organization's culture is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) represented in organizational meetings by the top manager of the organization 
B) represented by a common perception held by interest groups that watch the organization 
C) represented by a common perception held by the organization's members 
D) changed when the organization is purchased by new owners 
A) represented in organizational meetings by the top manager of the organization 
B) represented by a common perception held by interest groups that watch the organization 
C) represented by a common perception held by the organization's members 
D) changed when the organization is purchased by new owners

Question 4

The ________ view of management is consistent with the stereotypical picture of the take-charge business executive who can overcome any obstacle in carrying out the organization's objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) dynamic 
B) symbolic 
C) omnipotent 
D) sovereign 
A) dynamic 
B) symbolic 
C) omnipotent 
D) sovereign

Question 5

The symbolic view of management impact is useful in explaining the high turnover among sports coaches,who can be considered the "managers" of their teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

D&B Designs has been in the landscape design business in Pleasantville for the past 20 years.As the "first mover" in the market,the company has built a strong market share over the years and is the best-known firm in the area.The company size increased steadily,and now stands at 50 employees.Which of the following,if TRUE,would make the company's business environment more uncertain?

Accepted Answer

A) Homeowners in the area take pride in their gardens and are avid do-it-yourself gardeners. 
B) Demand for landscaping services dips every autumn and winter. 
C) A long-time competitor quit the landscape design business last year. 
D) Zoning laws in the area change as each new city council comes into power. 
A) Homeowners in the area take pride in their gardens and are avid do-it-yourself gardeners. 
B) Demand for landscaping services dips every autumn and winter. 
C) A long-time competitor quit the landscape design business last year. 
D) Zoning laws in the area change as each new city council comes into power.

Question 7

Environmental uncertainty looks at the number of components in an organization's environment and the extent of the knowledge that the organization has about those components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Managers operate within the internal and external constraints imposed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) federal and provincial governments 
B) the employees of the organization 
C) the organization's culture and environment 
D) the organization's board of directors 
A) federal and provincial governments 
B) the employees of the organization 
C) the organization's culture and environment 
D) the organization's board of directors

Which type of culture would most likely include characteristics such as openness,freedom,debate,and risk-taking?

An organization's culture is ________.

The ________ view of management is consistent with the stereotypical picture of the take-charge business executive who can overcome any obstacle in carrying out the organization's objectives.

The symbolic view of management impact is useful in explaining the high turnover among sports coaches,who can be considered the "managers" of their teams.

Environmental uncertainty looks at the number of components in an organization's environment and the extent of the knowledge that the organization has about those components.

Managers operate within the internal and external constraints imposed by ________.

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Managing Diversity

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

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Exam 2: Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Which type of culture would most likely include characteristics such as openness,freedom,debate,and risk-taking?

An organization's culture is ________.

The ________ view of management is consistent with the stereotypical picture of the take-charge business executive who can overcome any obstacle in carrying out the organization's objectives.

The symbolic view of management impact is useful in explaining the high turnover among sports coaches,who can be considered the "managers" of their teams.

Environmental uncertainty looks at the number of components in an organization's environment and the extent of the knowledge that the organization has about those components.

Managers operate within the internal and external constraints imposed by ________.

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Managing Diversity

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Filters