Question 1

In your textbook, a company's computer hardware and software supplier would NOT be considered a critical stakeholder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following are mentioned in the textbook as examples of material symbols EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) dress attire 
B) size of offices 
C) employee stock options 
D) reserved parking places for certain employees 
E) health club membership for employees 
A) dress attire 
B) size of offices 
C) employee stock options 
D) reserved parking places for certain employees 
E) health club membership for employees

Question 3

External constraints on managers arise from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the organisation's environment 
B) the organisation's culture 
C) the founder 
D) other managers 
E) the ineptitude of subordinates 
A) the organisation's environment 
B) the organisation's culture 
C) the founder 
D) other managers 
E) the ineptitude of subordinates

Question 4

The strength of culture is dependent on ALL BUT which of the following organisational factors?

Accepted Answer

A) size 
B) industry 
C) age 
D) turnover 
E) original culture intensity 
A) size 
B) industry 
C) age 
D) turnover 
E) original culture intensity

Question 5

The symbolic view of managerial impact is useful in explaining the high turnover among senior sports coaches, who are considered the 'managers' of their teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Organisations in which the key values are intensely held and widely shared have ________ cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) emerging 
B) aggressive 
C) weak 
D) strong 
E) assertive 
A) emerging 
B) aggressive 
C) weak 
D) strong 
E) assertive

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true regarding managers?

Accepted Answer

A) Internal constraints that restrict a manager's decision options exist within every organisation. 
B) External constraints restrict managerial freedom to influence. 
C) External constraints come from the organisation's environment. 
D) Internal constraints arise from the organisation's culture. 
E) Managers are either helpless or all-powerful. 
A) Internal constraints that restrict a manager's decision options exist within every organisation. 
B) External constraints restrict managerial freedom to influence. 
C) External constraints come from the organisation's environment. 
D) Internal constraints arise from the organisation's culture. 
E) Managers are either helpless or all-powerful.

Question 8

The general environment refers to everything inside the organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of a constituency that makes up the specific environment?

Accepted Answer

A) customers 
B) sociocultural factors 
C) suppliers 
D) competitors 
E) pressure groups 
A) customers 
B) sociocultural factors 
C) suppliers 
D) competitors 
E) pressure groups

Question 10

An organisation's founder has little influence on its culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In establishing an innovative culture, which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics you would expect to find according to Swedish researcher Goran Ekvall?

Accepted Answer

A) Challenge and involvement - how much employees are involved in, motivated by and committed to the long-term goals and success of the organisation. 
B) Freedom - the degree to which employees can independently define their work, exercise discretion and take initiative in their day-to-day activities. 
C) Trust and openness - the degree to which employees are supportive and respectful of each other. 
D) Strong serious work ethic - people get on with their work as there is little time for spontaneity or fun. 
E) Debates - how much employees are allowed to express their opinions and put forth their ideas for consideration and review. 
A) Challenge and involvement - how much employees are involved in, motivated by and committed to the long-term goals and success of the organisation. 
B) Freedom - the degree to which employees can independently define their work, exercise discretion and take initiative in their day-to-day activities. 
C) Trust and openness - the degree to which employees are supportive and respectful of each other. 
D) Strong serious work ethic - people get on with their work as there is little time for spontaneity or fun. 
E) Debates - how much employees are allowed to express their opinions and put forth their ideas for consideration and review.

Question 12

An increasing body of evidence suggests that strong cultures are associated with high organisational performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Presently, there is no method for analysing or appraising organisational culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which legislation forbids discrimination in all areas of employer-employee relations?

Accepted Answer

A) Work Health and Safety Act 2011 
B) Companies Act 1981 
C) Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1987 
D) Workplace Relations Act 1996 
E) Freedom of Information Act 1982 
A) Work Health and Safety Act 2011 
B) Companies Act 1981 
C) Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1987 
D) Workplace Relations Act 1996 
E) Freedom of Information Act 1982

Question 15

Typically, the specific organisational environment includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) economic factors 
B) political conditions 
C) technological factors 
D) globalisation issues 
E) competitors 
A) economic factors 
B) political conditions 
C) technological factors 
D) globalisation issues 
E) competitors

Question 16

Voters represent what factor in the specific environment of governmental organisations?

Accepted Answer

A) special-interest group 
B) competitor 
C) supplier 
D) customer 
E) government agency 
A) special-interest group 
B) competitor 
C) supplier 
D) customer 
E) government agency

In your textbook, a company's computer hardware and software supplier would NOT be considered a critical stakeholder.

All of the following are mentioned in the textbook as examples of material symbols EXCEPT ________.

External constraints on managers arise from ________.

The strength of culture is dependent on ALL BUT which of the following organisational factors?

The symbolic view of managerial impact is useful in explaining the high turnover among senior sports coaches, who are considered the 'managers' of their teams.

Organisations in which the key values are intensely held and widely shared have ________ cultures.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding managers?

The general environment refers to everything inside the organisation.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a constituency that makes up the specific environment?

An organisation's founder has little influence on its culture.

In establishing an innovative culture, which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics you would expect to find according to Swedish researcher Goran Ekvall?

An increasing body of evidence suggests that strong cultures are associated with high organisational performance.

Presently, there is no method for analysing or appraising organisational culture.

Which legislation forbids discrimination in all areas of employer-employee relations?

Typically, the specific organisational environment includes which of the following?

Voters represent what factor in the specific environment of governmental organisations?

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 3: Environment and Organisational Culture: the Constraints

In your textbook, a company's computer hardware and software supplier would NOT be considered a critical stakeholder.

All of the following are mentioned in the textbook as examples of material symbols EXCEPT ________.

External constraints on managers arise from ________.

The strength of culture is dependent on ALL BUT which of the following organisational factors?

The symbolic view of managerial impact is useful in explaining the high turnover among senior sports coaches, who are considered the 'managers' of their teams.

Organisations in which the key values are intensely held and widely shared have ________ cultures.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding managers?

The general environment refers to everything inside the organisation.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a constituency that makes up the specific environment?

An organisation's founder has little influence on its culture.

In establishing an innovative culture, which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics you would expect to find according to Swedish researcher Goran Ekvall?

An increasing body of evidence suggests that strong cultures are associated with high organisational performance.

Presently, there is no method for analysing or appraising organisational culture.

Which legislation forbids discrimination in all areas of employer-employee relations?

Typically, the specific organisational environment includes which of the following?

Voters represent what factor in the specific environment of governmental organisations?

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters