Question 1

____________________ can be conceptualized as a continuum and should be thought of in terms of degree or level along relevant dimensions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ can be conceptualized as a continuum...

Question 2

For more than a century,Americans moved from rural to metropolitan areas.Then in the 1950s,Americans made a mass exit from the city to the suburbs.Now many of these suburb dwellers are moving back to the rural areas.They are developing micropolitan areas,which offer many of the advantages of the metropolitan areas,but without the population crush,the traffic jams,and the high crime rates.This trend affects the location of many businesses and is part of the ____ dimension in which they operate.

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 3

An effective organization understands,reacts to,and influences its ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An effective organization understands,reacts to,and influences its...

Question 4

Zoning regulations in some communities require significant landscaping around and in parking lots.This is an example of the sociocultural element of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Cell phones have evolved from cordless phones to mini personal computers.This has affected the ____________________ dimension for people around the world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cell phones have evolved from cordless phones...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

At the University of Miami a wealthy booster (now serving time in federal prison)said he spent millions on cash donations,hookers,and entertainment for football players,all 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 8

Which of the following statements is NOT characteristic of strategic alliances as an element of the task environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic alliances work together in joint ventures and other similar arrangements. 
B)  Strategic alliances increase the risk of losing sensitive information. 
C)  Strategic alliances increase organizational exposure to economic risk. 
D)  Companies join strategic alliances to gain expertise that they may lack. 
E)  Many companies in strategic alliances have multinational partners. 
A)  Strategic alliances work together in joint ventures and other similar arrangements. 
B)  Strategic alliances increase the risk of losing sensitive information. 
C)  Strategic alliances increase organizational exposure to economic risk. 
D)  Companies join strategic alliances to gain expertise that they may lack. 
E)  Many companies in strategic alliances have multinational partners.

Question 9

If Starbucks acquires ownership of It's a Grind against its will,it would be an example of a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Starbucks acquires ownership of It's a...

Question 10

The board of directors is charged with serving the best interest of the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The board of directors is charged with...

Question 11

In 2011,unemployment was the highest it had been in more than a decade.This is part of the ____ dimension of organizations.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The theory that casting a broader net in recruiting will lead to more qualified employees is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the Eurozone influence. 
B)  ​globalization. 
C)  ​competitive advantage. 
D)  ​changing demographics. 
E)  ​judicial decisions. 
A)  ​the Eurozone influence. 
B)  ​globalization. 
C)  ​competitive advantage. 
D)  ​changing demographics. 
E)  ​judicial decisions.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

____ are generally overrepresented in the executive ranks of most organizations today.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Latinos 
B)  ​Women 
C)  ​African Americans 
D)  ​White men 
E)  ​Asians 
A)  ​Latinos 
B)  ​Women 
C)  ​African Americans 
D)  ​White men 
E)  ​Asians

Question 15

Organizations today are becoming less diverse and multicultural.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

National Industries,supplier to all Hometown Hardware Stores,manufactures many of the products it sells to member stores.What kind of response to the organizational environment does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social responsibility 
B)  Internal 
C)  Direct influence 
D)  An organic organization design 
E)  An organization culture modification 
A)  Social responsibility 
B)  Internal 
C)  Direct influence 
D)  An organic organization design 
E)  An organization culture modification

Question 17

The internal environment of a corporation consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  a board of directors. 
B)  the physical work environment. 
C)  employees. 
D)  the investors in the business. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  a board of directors. 
B)  the physical work environment. 
C)  employees. 
D)  the investors in the business. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 18

A(n)____ is two or more companies that work together in joint ventures.

Accepted Answer

A)  interest group 
B)  cooperative 
C)  board of directors 
D)  strategic alliance 
E)  task force 
A)  interest group 
B)  cooperative 
C)  board of directors 
D)  strategic alliance 
E)  task force

Question 19

The culture of an organization is often established by the

Accepted Answer

A)  founder. 
B)  CEO. 
C)  president. 
D)  current management. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  founder. 
B)  CEO. 
C)  president. 
D)  current management. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 20

The broad issues associated with differences in values,beliefs,behaviors,customs,and attitudes held by people in different cultures is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ​multiculturalism. 
B)  ​culture. 
C)  ​religion. 
D)  ​ethnicity. 
E)  ​habits. 
A)  ​multiculturalism. 
B)  ​culture. 
C)  ​religion. 
D)  ​ethnicity. 
E)  ​habits.

____________________ can be conceptualized as a continuum and should be thought of in terms of degree or level along relevant dimensions.

An effective organization understands,reacts to,and influences its ____________________.

Zoning regulations in some communities require significant landscaping around and in parking lots.This is an example of the sociocultural element of the general environment.

Cell phones have evolved from cordless phones to mini personal computers.This has affected the ____________________ dimension for people around the world.

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

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

Which of the following statements is NOT characteristic of strategic alliances as an element of the task environment?

If Starbucks acquires ownership of It's a Grind against its will,it would be an example of a(n)____________________.

The board of directors is charged with serving the best interest of the ____________________.

In 2011,unemployment was the highest it had been in more than a decade.This is part of the ____ dimension of organizations.

The theory that casting a broader net in recruiting will lead to more qualified employees is an example of

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

____ are generally overrepresented in the executive ranks of most organizations today.

Organizations today are becoming less diverse and multicultural.

National Industries,supplier to all Hometown Hardware Stores,manufactures many of the products it sells to member stores.What kind of response to the organizational environment does this represent?

The internal environment of a corporation consists of

A(n)____ is two or more companies that work together in joint ventures.

The culture of an organization is often established by the

The broad issues associated with differences in values,beliefs,behaviors,customs,and attitudes held by people in different cultures is called

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

____________________ can be conceptualized as a continuum and should be thought of in terms of degree or level along relevant dimensions.

An effective organization understands,reacts to,and influences its ____________________.

Zoning regulations in some communities require significant landscaping around and in parking lots.This is an example of the sociocultural element of the general environment.

Cell phones have evolved from cordless phones to mini personal computers.This has affected the ____________________ dimension for people around the world.

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

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

Which of the following statements is NOT characteristic of strategic alliances as an element of the task environment?

If Starbucks acquires ownership of It's a Grind against its will,it would be an example of a(n)____________________.

The board of directors is charged with serving the best interest of the ____________________.

In 2011,unemployment was the highest it had been in more than a decade.This is part of the ____ dimension of organizations.

The theory that casting a broader net in recruiting will lead to more qualified employees is an example of

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

____ are generally overrepresented in the executive ranks of most organizations today.

Organizations today are becoming less diverse and multicultural.

National Industries,supplier to all Hometown Hardware Stores,manufactures many of the products it sells to member stores.What kind of response to the organizational environment does this represent?

The internal environment of a corporation consists of

A(n)____ is two or more companies that work together in joint ventures.

The culture of an organization is often established by the

The broad issues associated with differences in values,beliefs,behaviors,customs,and attitudes held by people in different cultures is called

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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