Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The task environment is more specific than the general environment.It includes all EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following buyers would have the greatest ability to influence suppliers?

Accepted Answer

A)  A student ordering a pizza 
B)  A student selecting a college or university. 
C)  A department store influencing fashion designers 
D)  Government negotiating the purchase of a helicopter for its army 
E)  Homemaker buying groceries at the supermarket 
A)  A student ordering a pizza 
B)  A student selecting a college or university. 
C)  A department store influencing fashion designers 
D)  Government negotiating the purchase of a helicopter for its army 
E)  Homemaker buying groceries at the supermarket

Question 4

All of the following are factors contributing to the gradual increasing of the average age of the US workforce EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the baby boom generation continues to age. 
B)  ​declining birthrates among the post-baby boom generations. 
C)  ​a booming US economy. 
D)  ​improving health and medical care. 
E)  ​people approaching traditional retirement ages do not have enough savings. 
A)  ​the baby boom generation continues to age. 
B)  ​declining birthrates among the post-baby boom generations. 
C)  ​a booming US economy. 
D)  ​improving health and medical care. 
E)  ​people approaching traditional retirement ages do not have enough savings.

Question 5

The degree of ____ is the extent to which the organizational environment is relatively simple or complex.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Chelsea Lumber Company has very low turnover,and the employees are frequently seen volunteering in the community.This suggests a(n)____ where employees and the communities are highly valued.

Accepted Answer

A)  atmosphere 
B)  task environmental 
C)  external environmental 
D)  physical work environmental 
E)  culture 
A)  atmosphere 
B)  task environmental 
C)  external environmental 
D)  physical work environmental 
E)  culture

Question 7

Competitors are BEST described as

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations that compete with other organizations for resources. 
B)  the people or organizations that purchase the firm's products. 
C)  the people or organizations that supply resources to the firm. 
D)  environmental units that attempt to control an organization's response to actions. 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  organizations that compete with other organizations for resources. 
B)  the people or organizations that purchase the firm's products. 
C)  the people or organizations that supply resources to the firm. 
D)  environmental units that attempt to control an organization's response to actions. 
E)  None of these choices

Question 8

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is legislation that creates more regulation of the finance markets.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 9

The board of directors is responsible for acting in the best interest of executives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) General environment 
B) Internal environment 
C) Task environment 
A) General environment 
B) Internal environment 
C) Task environment

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Power of buyers 
B) Employees 
C) Specific organizations that influence the target company 
D) Joint venture 
E) Set of values and shared experiences 
A) Power of buyers 
B) Employees 
C) Specific organizations that influence the target company 
D) Joint venture 
E) Set of values and shared experiences

Question 12

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 13

The technology an organization uses is part of its internal environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

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 15

Different religious beliefs,single parents,dual-career,and different political ideologies represent some dimensions of ____________________ in today's organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Different religious beliefs,single parents,dual-career,and different political ideologies...

Question 16

Diversity is an absolute phenomenon that specifies that a group or organization is or is not diverse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are included in the task environment EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  competitors. 
B)  technology. 
C)  labor unions. 
D)  customers. 
E)  strategic allies. 
A)  competitors. 
B)  technology. 
C)  labor unions. 
D)  customers. 
E)  strategic allies.

Question 18

The ____________________ is a perceived barrier in some organizations that keeps women from advancing to top management positions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a perceived barrier in...

Question 19

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 20

Ilham grew up in Morocco.She worked in the Netherlands for 10 years and now she is moving to North Carolina due to work relocation.This is an example of increasing diversity due to

Accepted Answer

A)  ​globalization. 
B)  ​legislative and judicial decisions. 
C)  ​competitive advantage. 
D)  ​changing demographics. 
E)  ​terrorism. 
A)  ​globalization. 
B)  ​legislative and judicial decisions. 
C)  ​competitive advantage. 
D)  ​changing demographics. 
E)  ​terrorism.

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

The task environment is more specific than the general environment.It includes all EXCEPT

Which of the following buyers would have the greatest ability to influence suppliers?

All of the following are factors contributing to the gradual increasing of the average age of the US workforce EXCEPT

The degree of ____ is the extent to which the organizational environment is relatively simple or complex.

Chelsea Lumber Company has very low turnover,and the employees are frequently seen volunteering in the community.This suggests a(n)____ where employees and the communities are highly valued.

Competitors are BEST described as

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is legislation that creates more regulation of the finance markets.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

The board of directors is responsible for acting in the best interest of executives.

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

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

Outside members of the board of directors are usually chosen

The technology an organization uses is part of its internal environment.

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

Different religious beliefs,single parents,dual-career,and different political ideologies represent some dimensions of ____________________ in today's organizations.

Diversity is an absolute phenomenon that specifies that a group or organization is or is not diverse.

All of the following are included in the task environment EXCEPT

The ____________________ is a perceived barrier in some organizations that keeps women from advancing to top management positions.

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.

Ilham grew up in Morocco.She worked in the Netherlands for 10 years and now she is moving to North Carolina due to work relocation.This is an example of increasing diversity due to

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

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

The task environment is more specific than the general environment.It includes all EXCEPT

Which of the following buyers would have the greatest ability to influence suppliers?

All of the following are factors contributing to the gradual increasing of the average age of the US workforce EXCEPT

The degree of ____ is the extent to which the organizational environment is relatively simple or complex.

Chelsea Lumber Company has very low turnover,and the employees are frequently seen volunteering in the community.This suggests a(n)____ where employees and the communities are highly valued.

Competitors are BEST described as

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is legislation that creates more regulation of the finance markets.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

The board of directors is responsible for acting in the best interest of executives.

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

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

Outside members of the board of directors are usually chosen

The technology an organization uses is part of its internal environment.

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

Different religious beliefs,single parents,dual-career,and different political ideologies represent some dimensions of ____________________ in today's organizations.

Diversity is an absolute phenomenon that specifies that a group or organization is or is not diverse.

All of the following are included in the task environment EXCEPT

The ____________________ is a perceived barrier in some organizations that keeps women from advancing to top management positions.

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.

Ilham grew up in Morocco.She worked in the Netherlands for 10 years and now she is moving to North Carolina due to work relocation.This is an example of increasing diversity due to

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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