Question 1

The physical work environment is becoming increasingly closed,requiring people to work from home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a reason that virtually every organization is affected by the international dimension?

Accepted Answer

A) A flexible currency exchange rate 
B) A large number of people emigrating from their homelands to other parts of the world 
C) Political unrest in various countries 
D) The expansion of workforces 
E) Advances in transportation and communication technology 
A) A flexible currency exchange rate 
B) A large number of people emigrating from their homelands to other parts of the world 
C) Political unrest in various countries 
D) The expansion of workforces 
E) Advances in transportation and communication technology

Question 3

Outside members of the board of directors are usually chosen

Accepted Answer

A) because they represent part of the organization's general environment. 
B) to reduce the requirement for inside directors who come from the same industry. 
C) to provide a particular expertise. 
D) to reduce scrutiny by government agencies. 
E) to preclude the conflicts of interest that could arise if top managers from the organization were selected. 
A) because they represent part of the organization's general environment. 
B) to reduce the requirement for inside directors who come from the same industry. 
C) to provide a particular expertise. 
D) to reduce scrutiny by government agencies. 
E) to preclude the conflicts of interest that could arise if top managers from the organization were selected.

Question 4

Organizations influence their regulators through lobbying and bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

USA Gymnastics has a relatively narrow focus,constant supply of young athletes,and consistent international competition.Its level of uncertainty is

Accepted Answer

A) complex/simple. 
B) complex/stable. 
C) dynamic/complex. 
D) dynamic/stable. 
E) simple/stable. 
A) complex/simple. 
B) complex/stable. 
C) dynamic/complex. 
D) dynamic/stable. 
E) simple/stable.

Question 6

When Dayton Hudson was the target of a hostile takeover it was able to use its position of influence in the state of Minnesota to pressure the state legislature to change the laws preventing breakup of any company immediately after purchase.Dayton Hudson responded to the crisis using

Accepted Answer

A) merger. 
B) direct influence. 
C) hostile takeover. 
D) alliances. 
E) acquisitions. 
A) merger. 
B) direct influence. 
C) hostile takeover. 
D) alliances. 
E) acquisitions.

Question 7

The relationship between business and government is part 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

Interest rates impact the ____________________ element of the firm's environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interest rates impact the ____________________ element of...

Question 9

The ____ dimension refers to the methods available for converting resources into products and services.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Not all parts of the external and internal environment are equally important for all organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

At the University of Miami a wealthy booster (now serving time in federal prison)said he spent millions on cash,hookers,and entertainment for football players with the coaches knowledge.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The interest rates are an important aspect of which environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Political-legal 
B) Economic 
C) Sociocultural 
D) Task 
E) None of these choices 
A) Political-legal 
B) Economic 
C) Sociocultural 
D) Task 
E) None of these choices

Question 13

In one year hospitals around the country ran out of 180 different drugs.The pharmaceutical companies are ____ to hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) customers 
B) suppliers 
C) strategic partners 
D) competitors 
E) regulators 
A) customers 
B) suppliers 
C) strategic partners 
D) competitors 
E) regulators

Question 14

Hunter sells security surveillance equipment to international airports.His job is to go to the prospective customer,examine the airport's current security,locate problem areas,and explain how his company's security surveillance system would eliminate these problems.Hunter is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence agent. 
B) boundary spanner. 
C) strategic ally. 
D) regulator. 
E) buyer. 
A) intelligence agent. 
B) boundary spanner. 
C) strategic ally. 
D) regulator. 
E) buyer.

Question 15

The death of Farrah Fawcett to anal cancer opened discussions that previously were taboo in the U.S.This is an example of change in the

Accepted Answer

A) political-legal element of the general environment. 
B) sociocultural element of the general environment. 
C) competitor element of the task environment. 
D) partner element of the task environment. 
E) customer element of the task environment. 
A) political-legal element of the general environment. 
B) sociocultural element of the general environment. 
C) competitor element of the task environment. 
D) partner element of the task environment. 
E) customer element of the task environment.

Question 16

Michael
E.Porter's five competitive forces are competitors, customers, suppliers, strategic partners, and regulators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The external environment is composed of two layers: the ____________________ environment and the ____________________ environment.
or

Accepted Answer

general,ta

Question 18

List the five components of the internal environment and describe how each of them impact Apple.

Accepted Answer

The five components of the internal envi

Question 19

While managers strive to align their firms with the external environment,they must also remember that their own work is carried out within the internal environment of their firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An organization's general environment

Accepted Answer

A) includes a set of broad dimensions. 
B) includes forces in its surroundings. 
C) refers to the overall context of the environment. 
D) is not necessarily associated with specific organizations. 
E) All of these choices 
A) includes a set of broad dimensions. 
B) includes forces in its surroundings. 
C) refers to the overall context of the environment. 
D) is not necessarily associated with specific organizations. 
E) All of these choices

Exam 3: The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The physical work environment is becoming increasingly closed,requiring people to work from home.

Which of the following is a reason that virtually every organization is affected by the international dimension?

Outside members of the board of directors are usually chosen

Organizations influence their regulators through lobbying and bargaining.

USA Gymnastics has a relatively narrow focus,constant supply of young athletes,and consistent international competition.Its level of uncertainty is

When Dayton Hudson was the target of a hostile takeover it was able to use its position of influence in the state of Minnesota to pressure the state legislature to change the laws preventing breakup of any company immediately after purchase.Dayton Hudson responded to the crisis using

The relationship between business and government is part of the ____ dimension.

Interest rates impact the ____________________ element of the firm's environment.

The ____ dimension refers to the methods available for converting resources into products and services.

Not all parts of the external and internal environment are equally important for all organizations.

At the University of Miami a wealthy booster (now serving time in federal prison)said he spent millions on cash,hookers,and entertainment for football players with the coaches knowledge.

The interest rates are an important aspect of which environment?

In one year hospitals around the country ran out of 180 different drugs.The pharmaceutical companies are ____ to hospitals.

Hunter sells security surveillance equipment to international airports.His job is to go to the prospective customer,examine the airport's current security,locate problem areas,and explain how his company's security surveillance system would eliminate these problems.Hunter is an example of a(n)

The death of Farrah Fawcett to anal cancer opened discussions that previously were taboo in the U.S.This is an example of change in the

Michael E.Porter's five competitive forces are competitors, customers, suppliers, strategic partners, and regulators.

The external environment is composed of two layers: the ____________________ environment and the ____________________ environment. or

List the five components of the internal environment and describe how each of them impact Apple.

While managers strive to align their firms with the external environment,they must also remember that their own work is carried out within the internal environment of their firms.

An organization's general environment

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

Filters

The external environment is composed of two layers: the environment and the environment. or