Question 1

diversity means putting an end to the assumption that everyone who is not a member of the dominant group must assimilate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of diversity means putting an end to the...

Question 2

Cultural and national boundaries always coincide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of a primary dimension of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) gender 
C) marital status 
D) mental abilities 
E) sexual orientation 
A) age 
B) gender 
C) marital status 
D) mental abilities 
E) sexual orientation

Question 4

The duty of the board of directors of a public corporation is to

Accepted Answer

A) audit the company's financial statements for accuracy. 
B) recommend new products and services. 
C) control the day-to-day operations of the firm. 
D) protect the company from harsh overseas competition and lower labor costs. 
E) ensure decisions by senior managers are in the best interests of the shareholders. 
A) audit the company's financial statements for accuracy. 
B) recommend new products and services. 
C) control the day-to-day operations of the firm. 
D) protect the company from harsh overseas competition and lower labor costs. 
E) ensure decisions by senior managers are in the best interests of the shareholders.

Question 5

The most effective service organizations produce tangible outcomes for their customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

orientation is tied to values that are oriented toward the past and the present and include respect for traditions and social obligations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of orientation is tied to values that are...

Question 7

Which of the following is not true about dominant groups?

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to eat lunch together. 
B) They tend to be self-perpetuating. 
C) They are keenly aware of opinions from the "outside." 
D) Informal discussions tend to exclude minority group members. 
E) They tend to avoid people who are different. 
A) They tend to eat lunch together. 
B) They tend to be self-perpetuating. 
C) They are keenly aware of opinions from the "outside." 
D) Informal discussions tend to exclude minority group members. 
E) They tend to avoid people who are different.

Question 8

Car makers design and produce new model cars much more quickly now than they did in the past.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) effective leadership. 
B) decreased cycle time. 
C) increased employee morale. 
D) valued diversity. 
E) low-cost production. 
A) effective leadership. 
B) decreased cycle time. 
C) increased employee morale. 
D) valued diversity. 
E) low-cost production.

Question 9

Workforce diversity refers to the important similarities and differences among the employees of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Preference for stability

Accepted Answer

A) gives employees a sense of autonomy. 
B) is the extent to which workers focus on the future. 
C) enhances organizational effectiveness. 
D) emphasizes aggressiveness. 
E) is the extent to which workers prefer clear situations. 
A) gives employees a sense of autonomy. 
B) is the extent to which workers focus on the future. 
C) enhances organizational effectiveness. 
D) emphasizes aggressiveness. 
E) is the extent to which workers prefer clear situations.

Question 11

All of the following are considered cultural values except

Accepted Answer

A) individualism/collectivism. 
B) uncertainty avoidance. 
C) power distance. 
D) masculinity. 
E) open-mindedness. 
A) individualism/collectivism. 
B) uncertainty avoidance. 
C) power distance. 
D) masculinity. 
E) open-mindedness.

Question 12

One way to address privacy concerns on the Internet is to

Accepted Answer

A) keep all information collected confidential. 
B) publicly display any information collected by the company. 
C) post a privacy policy on the company's Web site. 
D) avoid collecting any private information. 
E) share collected information only with respectable firms. 
A) keep all information collected confidential. 
B) publicly display any information collected by the company. 
C) post a privacy policy on the company's Web site. 
D) avoid collecting any private information. 
E) share collected information only with respectable firms.

Question 13

Today, the workplace in the United States might be regarded as more of a "tossed salad" made up of a mosaic of different flavors, colors, and textures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is not true about individualistic cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) It is important to stand out in the crowd. 
B) It is important to fit in with the group. 
C) Tasks are more important than relationships. 
D) Promotion is based on skills and rules. 
E) People are more concerned with themselves than their work 
A) It is important to stand out in the crowd. 
B) It is important to fit in with the group. 
C) Tasks are more important than relationships. 
D) Promotion is based on skills and rules. 
E) People are more concerned with themselves than their work

Question 15

The dimension of masculinity is the extent to which

Accepted Answer

A) workers prefer unambiguous situations. 
B) workers focus on the future. 
C) acquisition of money and things is emphasized. 
D) women are allowed to work in society. 
E) men maintain a glass ceiling. 
A) workers prefer unambiguous situations. 
B) workers focus on the future. 
C) acquisition of money and things is emphasized. 
D) women are allowed to work in society. 
E) men maintain a glass ceiling.

Question 16

Businesses have found that they can be more competitive if they can increase cycle times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Rapid change in business relationships, organizational structures, and financial systems pose unsurpassed difficulties in keeping accurate track of a company's position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rapid change in business relationships, organizational structures,...

Question 18

Age, race and ethnicity, gender, physical and mental abilities, and sexual orientation are dimensions of diversity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Age, race and ethnicity, gender, physical and...

Question 19

Those who work in dominant groups tend to be less aware of the problems that homogeneity can cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Workforce diversity refers only to differences in age, gender, ethnicity, and physical ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

diversity means putting an end to the assumption that everyone who is not a member of the dominant group must assimilate.

Cultural and national boundaries always coincide.

Which of the following is not an example of a primary dimension of diversity?

The duty of the board of directors of a public corporation is to

The most effective service organizations produce tangible outcomes for their customers.

orientation is tied to values that are oriented toward the past and the present and include respect for traditions and social obligations.

Which of the following is not true about dominant groups?

Car makers design and produce new model cars much more quickly now than they did in the past.This is an example of

Workforce diversity refers to the important similarities and differences among the employees of the organization.

Preference for stability

All of the following are considered cultural values except

One way to address privacy concerns on the Internet is to

Today, the workplace in the United States might be regarded as more of a "tossed salad" made up of a mosaic of different flavors, colors, and textures.

Which of the following statements is not true about individualistic cultures?

The dimension of masculinity is the extent to which

Businesses have found that they can be more competitive if they can increase cycle times.

Rapid change in business relationships, organizational structures, and financial systems pose unsurpassed difficulties in keeping accurate track of a company's position.

Age, race and ethnicity, gender, physical and mental abilities, and sexual orientation are dimensions of diversity.

Those who work in dominant groups tend to be less aware of the problems that homogeneity can cause.

Workforce diversity refers only to differences in age, gender, ethnicity, and physical ability.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 2: The Changing Environment of Organizations

diversity means putting an end to the assumption that everyone who is not a member of the dominant group must assimilate.

Cultural and national boundaries always coincide.

Which of the following is not an example of a primary dimension of diversity?

The duty of the board of directors of a public corporation is to

The most effective service organizations produce tangible outcomes for their customers.

orientation is tied to values that are oriented toward the past and the present and include respect for traditions and social obligations.

Which of the following is not true about dominant groups?

Car makers design and produce new model cars much more quickly now than they did in the past.This is an example of

Workforce diversity refers to the important similarities and differences among the employees of the organization.

Preference for stability

All of the following are considered cultural values except

One way to address privacy concerns on the Internet is to

Today, the workplace in the United States might be regarded as more of a "tossed salad" made up of a mosaic of different flavors, colors, and textures.

Which of the following statements is not true about individualistic cultures?

The dimension of masculinity is the extent to which

Businesses have found that they can be more competitive if they can increase cycle times.

Rapid change in business relationships, organizational structures, and financial systems pose unsurpassed difficulties in keeping accurate track of a company's position.

Age, race and ethnicity, gender, physical and mental abilities, and sexual orientation are dimensions of diversity.

Those who work in dominant groups tend to be less aware of the problems that homogeneity can cause.

Workforce diversity refers only to differences in age, gender, ethnicity, and physical ability.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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