Question 1

In Florida a vacationer could choose from over 200 time-share resorts.In Vermont the choice is limited to 15.A resort in Vermont has

Accepted Answer

A)  the power of buyers. 
B)  the power of suppliers. 
C)  the threat of new entrants. 
D)  competitive rivalry. 
E)  the competitive advantage. 
A)  the power of buyers. 
B)  the power of suppliers. 
C)  the threat of new entrants. 
D)  competitive rivalry. 
E)  the competitive advantage.

Question 2

An organization with a task environment containing very few individual elements and changing very little from time to time would,according to Thompson,experience a(n)____________________ level or degree of uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization with a task environment containing...

Question 3

____________________ is closely related to the monitor role of managers.

Accepted Answer

Environmen

Question 4

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA,or Obamacare)requires individuals to obtain health insurance.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 5

In the past 60 years,the percentage of the female workforce​ has more than doubled.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Greenpeace draws attention to environmental activity around the world.They are a(n)____________________ that has potential impact on organizations' operating policies and practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Greenpeace draws attention to environmental activity around...

Question 7

When two or more firms combine to form a new firm,it is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  takeover. 
B)  acquisition. 
C)  merger. 
D)  organic design. 
E)  mechanistic design. 
A)  takeover. 
B)  acquisition. 
C)  merger. 
D)  organic design. 
E)  mechanistic design.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How are the environments for the national park service related to those of Tyson Foods?

Accepted Answer

The environments for the National Park S

Question 10

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-The extent to which new competitors can join a market

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 11

Which of these is NOT a reason for increasing diversity and multiculturalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changing demographics 
B)  Competitive Advantage 
C)  Legislative and judicial decisions 
D)  Terrorism 
E)  Globalization 
A)  Changing demographics 
B)  Competitive Advantage 
C)  Legislative and judicial decisions 
D)  Terrorism 
E)  Globalization

Question 12

One of the basic frameworks used to describe how environments affect organizations is

Accepted Answer

A)  influence group pressure. 
B)  environmental change and complexity. 
C)  regulatory pressure. 
D)  situational diversity. 
E)  regulatory contingency. 
A)  influence group pressure. 
B)  environmental change and complexity. 
C)  regulatory pressure. 
D)  situational diversity. 
E)  regulatory contingency.

Question 13

When used in the task environment,the term competitor is limited to a firm that competes with another for customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Immigration into the United States is at its highest rate since 1910.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The least environmental uncertainty is faced by organizations with a ____ environment.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Twenty years ago most business failures were attributed to poor inventory management.Today point-of-sales terminals are used at the checkout counters of most retail stores.These terminals allow retailers to know what is selling,to see what needs to be reordered,and to better satisfy customers while not over investing in inventory.Point-of-sales terminals have greatly influenced how retailers interact with the ____ dimension of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Facebook has enabled people to stay in contact with friends.It also hurts relationships when too much information is shared.This reflects the ____ element of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A jihadist called for a violent attack on David Letterman after the comedian made fun of Al Qaeda leaders.Letterman rarely does a single show without making fun of American leaders.This is an example of differences in 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 19

Companies operating in only one country have no international dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Older workers tend to do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  ​be more stable. 
B)  ​have more experience. 
C)  ​make greater contributions to productivity. 
D)  ​require higher levels of insurance coverage and medical benefits. 
E)  ​provide more entrants to the labor force. 
A)  ​be more stable. 
B)  ​have more experience. 
C)  ​make greater contributions to productivity. 
D)  ​require higher levels of insurance coverage and medical benefits. 
E)  ​provide more entrants to the labor force.

In Florida a vacationer could choose from over 200 time-share resorts.In Vermont the choice is limited to 15.A resort in Vermont has

An organization with a task environment containing very few individual elements and changing very little from time to time would,according to Thompson,experience a(n)____________________ level or degree of uncertainty.

____________________ is closely related to the monitor role of managers.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA,or Obamacare)requires individuals to obtain health insurance.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

In the past 60 years,the percentage of the female workforce has more than doubled.This is an example of

Greenpeace draws attention to environmental activity around the world.They are a(n)____________________ that has potential impact on organizations' operating policies and practices.

When two or more firms combine to form a new firm,it is called a(n)

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

How are the environments for the national park service related to those of Tyson Foods?

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The extent to which new competitors can join a market

Which of these is NOT a reason for increasing diversity and multiculturalism?

One of the basic frameworks used to describe how environments affect organizations is

When used in the task environment,the term competitor is limited to a firm that competes with another for customers.

Immigration into the United States is at its highest rate since 1910.

The least environmental uncertainty is faced by organizations with a ____ environment.

Facebook has enabled people to stay in contact with friends.It also hurts relationships when too much information is shared.This reflects the ____ element of the general environment.

A jihadist called for a violent attack on David Letterman after the comedian made fun of Al Qaeda leaders.Letterman rarely does a single show without making fun of American leaders.This is an example of differences in the ____ dimension.

Companies operating in only one country have no international dimension.

Older workers tend to do all of the following EXCEPT

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

In Florida a vacationer could choose from over 200 time-share resorts.In Vermont the choice is limited to 15.A resort in Vermont has

An organization with a task environment containing very few individual elements and changing very little from time to time would,according to Thompson,experience a(n)____________________ level or degree of uncertainty.

____________________ is closely related to the monitor role of managers.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA,or Obamacare)requires individuals to obtain health insurance.This is an example of the ____ dimension.

In the past 60 years,the percentage of the female workforce​ has more than doubled.This is an example of

Greenpeace draws attention to environmental activity around the world.They are a(n)____________________ that has potential impact on organizations' operating policies and practices.

When two or more firms combine to form a new firm,it is called a(n)

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

How are the environments for the national park service related to those of Tyson Foods?

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The extent to which new competitors can join a market

Which of these is NOT a reason for increasing diversity and multiculturalism?

One of the basic frameworks used to describe how environments affect organizations is

When used in the task environment,the term competitor is limited to a firm that competes with another for customers.

Immigration into the United States is at its highest rate since 1910.

The least environmental uncertainty is faced by organizations with a ____ environment.

Facebook has enabled people to stay in contact with friends.It also hurts relationships when too much information is shared.This reflects the ____ element of the general environment.

A jihadist called for a violent attack on David Letterman after the comedian made fun of Al Qaeda leaders.Letterman rarely does a single show without making fun of American leaders.This is an example of differences in the ____ dimension.

Companies operating in only one country have no international dimension.

Older workers tend to do all of the following EXCEPT

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

Filters

In the past 60 years,the percentage of the female workforce has more than doubled.This is an example of