Question 1

Social media impact the amount of mail sent through the U.S.Postal Service.Social media is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitors 
B)  suppliers 
C)  boards of directors 
D)  strategic partners 
E)  regulators 
A)  competitors 
B)  suppliers 
C)  boards of directors 
D)  strategic partners 
E)  regulators A

Question 2

Special Exercises
The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district.
-Decrease in high school enrollment

Accepted Answer

A) Technological 
B) Sociocultural 
C) Economic 
D) International 
E) Political-legal 
A) Technological 
B) Sociocultural 
C) Economic 
D) International 
E) Political-legal B

Question 3

The extent to which the environment is relatively stable or dynamic is referred to as the degree of

Accepted Answer

A)  change. 
B)  uncertainty. 
C)  environmental turbulence. 
D)  homogeneity. 
E)  tangibility. 
A)  change. 
B)  uncertainty. 
C)  environmental turbulence. 
D)  homogeneity. 
E)  tangibility. A

Question 4

Which of the following statements would NOT describe a direct influence response to the organization's environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A power company sets up and advertises a safety watch program to help reduce crime in an inner-city neighborhood. 
B)  An industry council hires a lobbyist to represent it in Washington,D.C. 
C)  A firm develops new uses for its existing products. 
D)  An organization restructures itself from a mechanistic to an organic design. 
E)  A firm signs a long-term agreement with one of its suppliers. 
A)  A power company sets up and advertises a safety watch program to help reduce crime in an inner-city neighborhood. 
B)  An industry council hires a lobbyist to represent it in Washington,D.C. 
C)  A firm develops new uses for its existing products. 
D)  An organization restructures itself from a mechanistic to an organic design. 
E)  A firm signs a long-term agreement with one of its suppliers.

Question 5

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 6

Pharmaceutical companies that advise viewers of their commercials to "ask your doctor about..." are engaging in direct influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____ is NOT one of the five competitive forces identified by Michael Porter as having an impact on the interaction between an organization and its environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Power of suppliers 
B)  Threat of increased regulation 
C)  Competitive rivalry 
D)  Power of buyers 
E)  Threat of new entrants 
A)  Power of suppliers 
B)  Threat of increased regulation 
C)  Competitive rivalry 
D)  Power of buyers 
E)  Threat of new entrants

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

Special Exercises
The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district.
-Custodians

Accepted Answer

A) Suppliers 
B) Strategic partners 
C) Competitors 
D) Regulators 
E) Customers
F)Internal environment 
A) Suppliers 
B) Strategic partners 
C) Competitors 
D) Regulators 
E) Customers
F)Internal environment

Question 10

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Changing customers' perceived needs

Accepted Answer

A) Direct influence 
B) Organization design 
C) Strategic response 
D) Mergers,takeovers,acquisitions,and alliances 
E) Information management 
A) Direct influence 
B) Organization design 
C) Strategic response 
D) Mergers,takeovers,acquisitions,and alliances 
E) Information management

Question 11

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 12

A dynamic environment is one that

Accepted Answer

A)  contains several competitors. 
B)  contains several regulators. 
C)  has low levels of uncertainty. 
D)  changes very little and/or very slowly. 
E)  changes rapidly and/or frequently. 
A)  contains several competitors. 
B)  contains several regulators. 
C)  has low levels of uncertainty. 
D)  changes very little and/or very slowly. 
E)  changes rapidly and/or frequently.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) Direct influence 
B) Organization design 
C) Strategic response 
D) Mergers,takeovers,acquisitions,and alliances 
E) Information management 
A) Direct influence 
B) Organization design 
C) Strategic response 
D) Mergers,takeovers,acquisitions,and alliances 
E) Information management

Question 14

Dollar Thrifty told Hertz and Avis Budget to submit their best and final proposals.In the end Dollar Thrifty combined with one of the companies in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  acquisition by Hertz. 
B)  merger. 
C)  joint venture. 
D)  acquisition by Avis Budget. 
E)  strategic alliance. 
A)  acquisition by Hertz. 
B)  merger. 
C)  joint venture. 
D)  acquisition by Avis Budget. 
E)  strategic alliance.

Question 15

Special Exercises
The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district.
-Students and parents

Accepted Answer

A) Suppliers 
B) Strategic partners 
C) Competitors 
D) Regulators 
E) Customers
F)Internal environment 
A) Suppliers 
B) Strategic partners 
C) Competitors 
D) Regulators 
E) Customers
F)Internal environment

Question 16

General Motors sold an auto parts company because profitability was low.The primary environmental dimension considered was

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-The methods available for converting resources into products or services

Accepted Answer

A) Economic dimension 
B) Technological dimension 
C) Sociocultural dimension 
D) Political-legal dimension 
E) International dimension 
A) Economic dimension 
B) Technological dimension 
C) Sociocultural dimension 
D) Political-legal dimension 
E) International dimension

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) Focuses on feedback 
B) Focuses on inputs 
C) Focuses on outputs 
D) Focuses on transformations 
A) Focuses on feedback 
B) Focuses on inputs 
C) Focuses on outputs 
D) Focuses on transformations

Question 19

When entrepreneur Gene Reilly's dog couldn't drink water,he developed a canine sports drink,which he marketed and called Rebound.Which of the following is part of the general environment for Reilly's company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dog owners 
B)  The American Kennel Association 
C)  The company that supplies the plastic bottles in which the drink is sold 
D)  The lending institution that gave Reilly his start-up capital 
E)  The sociocultural belief that says it is all right for people to give dogs human characteristics 
A)  Dog owners 
B)  The American Kennel Association 
C)  The company that supplies the plastic bottles in which the drink is sold 
D)  The lending institution that gave Reilly his start-up capital 
E)  The sociocultural belief that says it is all right for people to give dogs human characteristics

Question 20

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...

Social media impact the amount of mail sent through the U.S.Postal Service.Social media is an example of ____.

Special Exercises The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district. -Decrease in high school enrollment

The extent to which the environment is relatively stable or dynamic is referred to as the degree of

Which of the following statements would NOT describe a direct influence response to the organization's environment?

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

Pharmaceutical companies that advise viewers of their commercials to "ask your doctor about..." are engaging in direct influence.

____ is NOT one of the five competitive forces identified by Michael Porter as having an impact on the interaction between an organization and its environment.

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.

Special Exercises The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district. -Custodians

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Changing customers' perceived needs

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

A dynamic environment is one that

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

Dollar Thrifty told Hertz and Avis Budget to submit their best and final proposals.In the end Dollar Thrifty combined with one of the companies in a(n)

Special Exercises The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district. -Students and parents

General Motors sold an auto parts company because profitability was low.The primary environmental dimension considered was

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The methods available for converting resources into products or services

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

When entrepreneur Gene Reilly's dog couldn't drink water,he developed a canine sports drink,which he marketed and called Rebound.Which of the following is part of the general environment for Reilly's company?

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

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

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

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Exam 3: Understanding the Organizations Environment

Social media impact the amount of mail sent through the U.S.Postal Service.Social media is an example of ____.

Special Exercises The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district. -Decrease in high school enrollment

The extent to which the environment is relatively stable or dynamic is referred to as the degree of

Which of the following statements would NOT describe a direct influence response to the organization's environment?

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

Pharmaceutical companies that advise viewers of their commercials to "ask your doctor about..." are engaging in direct influence.

____ is NOT one of the five competitive forces identified by Michael Porter as having an impact on the interaction between an organization and its environment.

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.

Special Exercises The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district. -Custodians

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Changing customers' perceived needs

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

A dynamic environment is one that

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

Dollar Thrifty told Hertz and Avis Budget to submit their best and final proposals.In the end Dollar Thrifty combined with one of the companies in a(n)

Special Exercises The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district. -Students and parents

General Motors sold an auto parts company because profitability was low.The primary environmental dimension considered was

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The methods available for converting resources into products or services

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

When entrepreneur Gene Reilly's dog couldn't drink water,he developed a canine sports drink,which he marketed and called Rebound.Which of the following is part of the general environment for Reilly's company?

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

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

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

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