Question 1

In the omnipotent view of management, much of an organization's success or failure is due to forces outside management's control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Environmental uncertainty can be divided into two dimensions: degree of trust and degree of integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For an organization such as a hospital that needs nurses, the labour union and the local labour market are examples of which factors in their specific environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure groups and suppliers 
B)  customers and special-interest groups 
C)  all are examples of suppliers 
D)  government agencies and competitors 
E)  pressure groups and competitors 
A)  pressure groups and suppliers 
B)  customers and special-interest groups 
C)  all are examples of suppliers 
D)  government agencies and competitors 
E)  pressure groups and competitors

Question 4

An organization's culture is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  represented in organizational meetings by the top manager of the organization 
B)  represented by a common perception held by interest groups that watch the organization 
C)  represented by a common perception held by the organization's members 
D)  changed when the organization is purchased by new owners 
E)  determined by the nationality of its employees 
A)  represented in organizational meetings by the top manager of the organization 
B)  represented by a common perception held by interest groups that watch the organization 
C)  represented by a common perception held by the organization's members 
D)  changed when the organization is purchased by new owners 
E)  determined by the nationality of its employees

Question 5

The degree of __________ refers to the number of components in an organization's environment and the extent of the knowledge that the organization has about those components.

Accepted Answer

A)  stability 
B)  flexibility 
C)  change 
D)  complexity 
E)  risk 
A)  stability 
B)  flexibility 
C)  change 
D)  complexity 
E)  risk

Question 6

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following questions.
Managing Stakeholder Relationships (Scenario)
Natasha has been hired by Virtual Screen Corporation, a manufacturer of custom window coverings and retractable screen doors. Virtual Screen has recently been having problems with some of their major stakeholders. Some suppliers have been shipping poor quality materials, and customer complaints are increasing. Natasha has been hired to help resolve the current issues and to develop a plan for managing other stakeholder problems in the future.
-Natasha determines that managers __________________ tend to consider the interests of all major stakeholder groups as they make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  who are at the first-level in the organization 
B)  of organizations with weak cultures 
C)  of high-performing companies 
D)  who are concerned most about public pressure groups 
E)  of global companies 
A)  who are at the first-level in the organization 
B)  of organizations with weak cultures 
C)  of high-performing companies 
D)  who are concerned most about public pressure groups 
E)  of global companies

In the omnipotent view of management, much of an organization's success or failure is due to forces outside management's control.

Environmental uncertainty can be divided into two dimensions: degree of trust and degree of integration.

For an organization such as a hospital that needs nurses, the labour union and the local labour market are examples of which factors in their specific environment?

An organization's culture is __________.

The degree of __________ refers to the number of components in an organization's environment and the extent of the knowledge that the organization has about those components.

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Organizational Design

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Management History

Planning and Control Techniques

Managing Operations

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Exam 2: Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

In the omnipotent view of management, much of an organization's success or failure is due to forces outside management's control.

Environmental uncertainty can be divided into two dimensions: degree of trust and degree of integration.

For an organization such as a hospital that needs nurses, the labour union and the local labour market are examples of which factors in their specific environment?

An organization's culture is __________.

The degree of __________ refers to the number of components in an organization's environment and the extent of the knowledge that the organization has about those components.

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Organizational Design

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Management History

Planning and Control Techniques

Managing Operations

Filters