Question 1

In the population-ecology model of organizations,_____ means the appearance of new,diverse forms in a population of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) retention 
B) selection 
C) variation 
D) legitimacy 
A) retention 
B) selection 
C) variation 
D) legitimacy

Question 2

_____ is the process that causes one unit in a population to resemble other units that face the same set of environmental conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) Allomorphism 
B) Chromaticism 
C) Isomorphism 
D) Isochronism 
A) Allomorphism 
B) Chromaticism 
C) Isomorphism 
D) Isochronism

Question 3

In the context of mechanisms for institutional adaptation,benchmarking is a:

Accepted Answer

A) mimetic process. 
B) coercive process. 
C) normative process. 
D) generic process. 
A) mimetic process. 
B) coercive process. 
C) normative process. 
D) generic process.

Question 4

Getwel Corp.and Sebastian Inc.are two computer manufacturers that share with each other the details of commonly occurring issues and customer complaints.This enables them to work together and provide better service to their customers and also saves the time required to diagnose the issues.Which of the following does this scenario illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A) A Collaborative network 
B) Resource dependence 
C) Normative forces 
D) A Trade association 
A) A Collaborative network 
B) Resource dependence 
C) Normative forces 
D) A Trade association

Question 5

_____ are the external pressures exerted on an organization to adopt structures,techniques,or behaviors similar to other organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) Mimetic forces 
B) Coercive forces 
C) Normative forces 
D) Generic forces 
A) Mimetic forces 
B) Coercive forces 
C) Normative forces 
D) Generic forces

In the population-ecology model of organizations,_____ means the appearance of new,diverse forms in a population of organizations.

_____ is the process that causes one unit in a population to resemble other units that face the same set of environmental conditions.

In the context of mechanisms for institutional adaptation,benchmarking is a:

_____ are the external pressures exerted on an organization to adopt structures,techniques,or behaviors similar to other organizations.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy,Organization Design,and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

the External Environment

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size,Life Cycle,and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision-making Processes

Conflict,Power,and Politics

Filters

Exam 5: Interorganizational Relationships

In the population-ecology model of organizations,_____ means the appearance of new,diverse forms in a population of organizations.

_____ is the process that causes one unit in a population to resemble other units that face the same set of environmental conditions.

In the context of mechanisms for institutional adaptation,benchmarking is a:

_____ are the external pressures exerted on an organization to adopt structures,techniques,or behaviors similar to other organizations.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy,Organization Design,and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

the External Environment

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size,Life Cycle,and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision-making Processes

Conflict,Power,and Politics

Filters