Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an organization's strategic response to its external environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Negotiating a new contract with the union 
B) Hiring a new CEO 
C) Implementing new plant safety standards 
D) Doing nothing in response to a competitor's new product 
E) Modifying the organization's culture 
A) Negotiating a new contract with the union 
B) Hiring a new CEO 
C) Implementing new plant safety standards 
D) Doing nothing in response to a competitor's new product 
E) Modifying the organization's culture D

Question 2

The organizational effectiveness model that focuses on getting materials it needs when it needs them is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems research approach 
B) Internal processes approach 
C) Goal approach 
D) Strategic constituencies approach 
E) Achieving effectiveness approach 
A) Systems research approach 
B) Internal processes approach 
C) Goal approach 
D) Strategic constituencies approach 
E) Achieving effectiveness approach A

Question 3

____________________ is important because it influences behavior when no one else is looking.

Accepted Answer

Culture

Question 4

The ____________________ approach to organizational effectiveness focuses on the groups that have a stake in the organization.

Accepted Answer

strategic

Question 5

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following.You may use a response...

Question 6

If diversity is recognized as advantageous,then why aren't more boards of directors diverse?

Accepted Answer

Diversity on boards of directors is wide

Question 7

Some consumers are willing to pay thousands of dollars for plastic surgery in an attempt to gain an advantage over others.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) internal 
B) political-legal 
C) task 
D) sociocultural 
E) economic 
A) internal 
B) political-legal 
C) task 
D) sociocultural 
E) economic

Question 8

People in ____________________ roles,such as salespeople or purchasing agents,are collectively a source of information management,one of the ways an organization adapts to its environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People in ____________________ roles,such as salespeople or...

Question 9

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following.You may use a response...

Question 10

When KFC wanted to enter the Japanese market,it contacted Mitsubishi,one of Japan's largest poultry producers.Mitsubishi provided an understanding of Japanese culture and some of the financing,while KFC provided the rest of the financing and its franchising expertise.The activities of KFC and Mitsubishi took place in the ____ component of the task environment.

Accepted Answer

A) sociocultural 
B) strategic partners 
C) suppliers 
D) competitors 
E) economic 
A) sociocultural 
B) strategic partners 
C) suppliers 
D) competitors 
E) economic

Question 11

The ____________________ dimension of the general environment refers to the extent to which the organization is affected by or involved in businesses in other countries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ dimension of the general environment...

Question 12

Is it more important for the CEO to monitor the organization's external or internal environment? Why?

Accepted Answer

It is important for the CEO to monitor b

Question 13

How are the environments for the national park service related to those of Tyson Foods?

Accepted Answer

The environments for the National Park S

Question 14

Sociocultural forces

Accepted Answer

A) are the customs and values of the society within which the firm is operating. 
B) are part of the general environment. 
C) do not always follow national boundaries. 
D) influence consumers' tastes and preferences. 
E) All of these choices 
A) are the customs and values of the society within which the firm is operating. 
B) are part of the general environment. 
C) do not always follow national boundaries. 
D) influence consumers' tastes and preferences. 
E) All of these choices

Question 15

Task environments are the same from organization to organization because each company functions in the same global environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Flowers can be purchased from florists,supermarkets,discount stores,and street vendors.In the 1920s,the most popular flower was the narcissus.In the 1960s,daisies were extremely popular.In the latter part of the twentieth century,roses were popular.This changing taste in flowers reflects changes in the ____ dimension of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The Northeast region of the U.S.experienced flooding from hurricane Irene.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) environmental turbulence. 
B) environmental homogeneity. 
C) competitive rivalry. 
D) the threat of new entrants. 
E) boundary spanning. 
A) environmental turbulence. 
B) environmental homogeneity. 
C) competitive rivalry. 
D) the threat of new entrants. 
E) boundary spanning.

Question 18

Which of the following illustrates the MOST common form of environmental turbulence?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational crisis 
B) Jockeying among competitors for market position 
C) Power of buyers 
D) Environmental scanning 
E) Extremely dynamic environment 
A) Organizational crisis 
B) Jockeying among competitors for market position 
C) Power of buyers 
D) Environmental scanning 
E) Extremely dynamic environment

Question 19

In Cranbury,New Jersey,the Volunteer Fire Department and the Cranbury Preservation and Historical Society both try to get financial donations from residences.They represent part of the ____________________ element of each other's task environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Cranbury,New Jersey,the Volunteer Fire Department and...

Question 20

Managers can disregard the general environment because it is vague,imprecise,and long term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is an example of an organization's strategic response to its external environment?

The organizational effectiveness model that focuses on getting materials it needs when it needs them is which of the following?

____________________ is important because it influences behavior when no one else is looking.

The ____________________ approach to organizational effectiveness focuses on the groups that have a stake in the organization.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.

If diversity is recognized as advantageous,then why aren't more boards of directors diverse?

Some consumers are willing to pay thousands of dollars for plastic surgery in an attempt to gain an advantage over others.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

People in ____________________ roles,such as salespeople or purchasing agents,are collectively a source of information management,one of the ways an organization adapts to its environment.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.

The ____________________ dimension of the general environment refers to the extent to which the organization is affected by or involved in businesses in other countries.

Is it more important for the CEO to monitor the organization's external or internal environment? Why?

How are the environments for the national park service related to those of Tyson Foods?

Sociocultural forces

Task environments are the same from organization to organization because each company functions in the same global environment.

The Northeast region of the U.S.experienced flooding from hurricane Irene.This is an example of

Which of the following illustrates the MOST common form of environmental turbulence?

In Cranbury,New Jersey,the Volunteer Fire Department and the Cranbury Preservation and Historical Society both try to get financial donations from residences.They represent part of the ____________________ element of each other's task environment.

Managers can disregard the general environment because it is vague,imprecise,and long term.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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Exam 3: The Environment and Culture of Organizations

Which of the following is an example of an organization's strategic response to its external environment?

The organizational effectiveness model that focuses on getting materials it needs when it needs them is which of the following?

____________________ is important because it influences behavior when no one else is looking.

The ____________________ approach to organizational effectiveness focuses on the groups that have a stake in the organization.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.

If diversity is recognized as advantageous,then why aren't more boards of directors diverse?

Some consumers are willing to pay thousands of dollars for plastic surgery in an attempt to gain an advantage over others.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

People in ____________________ roles,such as salespeople or purchasing agents,are collectively a source of information management,one of the ways an organization adapts to its environment.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.

The ____________________ dimension of the general environment refers to the extent to which the organization is affected by or involved in businesses in other countries.

Is it more important for the CEO to monitor the organization's external or internal environment? Why?

How are the environments for the national park service related to those of Tyson Foods?

Sociocultural forces

Task environments are the same from organization to organization because each company functions in the same global environment.

The Northeast region of the U.S.experienced flooding from hurricane Irene.This is an example of

Which of the following illustrates the MOST common form of environmental turbulence?

In Cranbury,New Jersey,the Volunteer Fire Department and the Cranbury Preservation and Historical Society both try to get financial donations from residences.They represent part of the ____________________ element of each other's task environment.

Managers can disregard the general environment because it is vague,imprecise,and long term.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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