Question 1

Which of the following organizations would be MOST likely to face a dynamic/complex environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oracle 
B)  Tyson Foods 
C)  Whirlpool 
D)  Merck 
E)  JCPenney 
A)  Oracle 
B)  Tyson Foods 
C)  Whirlpool 
D)  Merck 
E)  JCPenney

Question 2

Individuals elected to a board of directors for a specific purpose are typically from ____________________ the company.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals elected to a board of directors...

Question 3

When HTC offered the first cell phone with a button dedicated to Facebook,it was responding to changes in the ____ environmental dimension.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Barnes and Noble and Starbucks are suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Blogs are used by companies to post customer feedback.This is a method of environmental scanning and

Accepted Answer

A)  information management. 
B)  strategic response. 
C)  direct influence. 
D)  organic organization design. 
E)  organization culture modification. 
A)  information management. 
B)  strategic response. 
C)  direct influence. 
D)  organic organization design. 
E)  organization culture modification.

Question 6

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 7

Michael,a human resource manager,is negotiating with the firm's union.He is dealing with an element of an organization's ____________________ environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Michael,a human resource manager,is negotiating with the...

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of one of the basic mechanisms that organizations use to adapt to their environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information management 
B)  Direct influence 
C)  Strategic response 
D)  Organization design and flexibility 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  Information management 
B)  Direct influence 
C)  Strategic response 
D)  Organization design and flexibility 
E)  All of these choices

Question 9

When Merck started receiving notice of lawsuits related to Vioxx,a condition of ____________________ was created within the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Merck started receiving notice of lawsuits...

Question 10

McAfee announced the detection of electronic spying by a foreign nation on the International Olympic Committee before the Olympics.This is part of the ____ environment of the IOC.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A manufacturer of recyclable plastic containers is operating in an environment that is relatively free of uncertainty.This means that the manufacturer is operating in a ____ environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple and complex 
B)  stable and complex 
C)  dynamic and simple 
D)  simple and stable 
E)  dynamic and complex 
A)  simple and complex 
B)  stable and complex 
C)  dynamic and simple 
D)  simple and stable 
E)  dynamic and complex

Question 12

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 13

The downgrade of U.S.federal debt created wild swings in the stock market.The uncertainty led to consumer caution and less spending.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Many organizations now have units that monitor a host of magazines and newspapers looking for stories that may have an impact on the organization.These units are

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of management information system. 
B)  engaged in boundary spanning. 
C)  a type of organization control. 
D)  engaged in environmental scanning. 
E)  engaged in strategic planning. 
A)  a form of management information system. 
B)  engaged in boundary spanning. 
C)  a type of organization control. 
D)  engaged in environmental scanning. 
E)  engaged in strategic planning.

Question 15

____ is a key part of the manager's job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding the organizational hierarchy 
B)  Authoritarianism 
C)  Being manipulative 
D)  Maintaining an effective alignment between the organization and the environment 
E)  Being cognizant of the environment in which his or her supervisors operate 
A)  Understanding the organizational hierarchy 
B)  Authoritarianism 
C)  Being manipulative 
D)  Maintaining an effective alignment between the organization and the environment 
E)  Being cognizant of the environment in which his or her supervisors operate

Question 16

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 17

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-The extent to which suppliers have the ability to influence buyers

Accepted Answer

A) Threat of new entrants 
B) Competitive rivalry 
C) Threat of substitute products 
D) Power of buyers 
E) Power of suppliers 
A) Threat of new entrants 
B) Competitive rivalry 
C) Threat of substitute products 
D) Power of buyers 
E) Power of suppliers

Question 18

The Labor Day holiday leads to more Americans driving,which leads to higher gas prices at the pump.This is an example of the sociocultural element of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a competitor?

Accepted Answer

A)  A firm trying to sell similar products to the same group of customers to whom you are trying to sell 
B)  A firm trying to rent the same building you are trying to rent 
C)  A firm trying to hire one of your top engineers 
D)  A firm that has developed a product that substitutes for your product 
E)  A firm trying to sell its products to your employees 
A)  A firm trying to sell similar products to the same group of customers to whom you are trying to sell 
B)  A firm trying to rent the same building you are trying to rent 
C)  A firm trying to hire one of your top engineers 
D)  A firm that has developed a product that substitutes for your product 
E)  A firm trying to sell its products to your employees

Which of the following organizations would be MOST likely to face a dynamic/complex environment?

Individuals elected to a board of directors for a specific purpose are typically from ____________________ the company.

When HTC offered the first cell phone with a button dedicated to Facebook,it was responding to changes in the ____ environmental dimension.

Barnes and Noble and Starbucks are suppliers.

Blogs are used by companies to post customer feedback.This is a method of environmental scanning and

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.

Michael,a human resource manager,is negotiating with the firm's union.He is dealing with an element of an organization's ____________________ environment.

Which of the following is an example of one of the basic mechanisms that organizations use to adapt to their environment?

When Merck started receiving notice of lawsuits related to Vioxx,a condition of ____________________ was created within the organization.

McAfee announced the detection of electronic spying by a foreign nation on the International Olympic Committee before the Olympics.This is part of the ____ environment of the IOC.

A manufacturer of recyclable plastic containers is operating in an environment that is relatively free of uncertainty.This means that the manufacturer is operating in a ____ environment.

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

The downgrade of U.S.federal debt created wild swings in the stock market.The uncertainty led to consumer caution and less spending.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

Many organizations now have units that monitor a host of magazines and newspapers looking for stories that may have an impact on the organization.These units are

____ is a key part of the manager's job.

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

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The extent to which suppliers have the ability to influence buyers

The Labor Day holiday leads to more Americans driving,which leads to higher gas prices at the pump.This is an example of the sociocultural element of the general environment.

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

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a competitor?

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

Which of the following organizations would be MOST likely to face a dynamic/complex environment?

Individuals elected to a board of directors for a specific purpose are typically from ____________________ the company.

When HTC offered the first cell phone with a button dedicated to Facebook,it was responding to changes in the ____ environmental dimension.

Barnes and Noble and Starbucks are suppliers.

Blogs are used by companies to post customer feedback.This is a method of environmental scanning and

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.

Michael,a human resource manager,is negotiating with the firm's union.He is dealing with an element of an organization's ____________________ environment.

Which of the following is an example of one of the basic mechanisms that organizations use to adapt to their environment?

When Merck started receiving notice of lawsuits related to Vioxx,a condition of ____________________ was created within the organization.

McAfee announced the detection of electronic spying by a foreign nation on the International Olympic Committee before the Olympics.This is part of the ____ environment of the IOC.

A manufacturer of recyclable plastic containers is operating in an environment that is relatively free of uncertainty.This means that the manufacturer is operating in a ____ environment.

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

The downgrade of U.S.federal debt created wild swings in the stock market.The uncertainty led to consumer caution and less spending.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

Many organizations now have units that monitor a host of magazines and newspapers looking for stories that may have an impact on the organization.These units are

____ is a key part of the manager's job.

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

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The extent to which suppliers have the ability to influence buyers

The Labor Day holiday leads to more Americans driving,which leads to higher gas prices at the pump.This is an example of the sociocultural element of the general environment.

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

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a competitor?

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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