Question 1

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 2

All of the following are included in the task environment EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  competitors. 
B)  technology. 
C)  labor unions. 
D)  customers. 
E)  strategic allies. 
A)  competitors. 
B)  technology. 
C)  labor unions. 
D)  customers. 
E)  strategic allies.

Question 3

The extent to which the environment is relatively stable or dynamic is referred to as the degree of

Accepted Answer

A)  change. 
B)  uncertainty. 
C)  environmental turbulence. 
D)  homogeneity. 
E)  tangibility. 
A)  change. 
B)  uncertainty. 
C)  environmental turbulence. 
D)  homogeneity. 
E)  tangibility.

Question 4

The ____ dimension refers to the methods available for converting resources into products and services.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Different religious beliefs, single parents, dual-career, and different political ideologies represent some dimensions of ____________________ in today's organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Different religious beliefs, single parents, dual-career, and...

Question 6

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a competitor?

Accepted Answer

A)  A firm trying to sell similar products to the same group of customers to whom you are trying to sell 
B)  A firm trying to rent the same building you are trying to rent 
C)  A firm trying to hire one of your top engineers 
D)  A firm that has developed a product that substitutes for your product 
E)  A firm trying to sell its products to your employees 
A)  A firm trying to sell similar products to the same group of customers to whom you are trying to sell 
B)  A firm trying to rent the same building you are trying to rent 
C)  A firm trying to hire one of your top engineers 
D)  A firm that has developed a product that substitutes for your product 
E)  A firm trying to sell its products to your employees

Question 7

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 8

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 9

The specific organizations or groups that influence an organization comprise the ____________________ environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The specific organizations or groups that influence...

Question 10

The overall age of the workforce is increasing.  What will be some effects of an aging workforce?

Accepted Answer

There are several potential effects of a

Question 11

Which of the following statements is NOT characteristic of strategic alliances as an element of the task environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic alliances work together in joint ventures and other similar arrangements. 
B)  Strategic alliances increase the risk of losing sensitive information. 
C)  Strategic alliances increase organizational exposure to economic risk. 
D)  Companies join strategic alliances to gain expertise that they may lack. 
E)  Many companies in strategic alliances have multinational partners. 
A)  Strategic alliances work together in joint ventures and other similar arrangements. 
B)  Strategic alliances increase the risk of losing sensitive information. 
C)  Strategic alliances increase organizational exposure to economic risk. 
D)  Companies join strategic alliances to gain expertise that they may lack. 
E)  Many companies in strategic alliances have multinational partners.

Question 12

Interest rates impact the ____________________ element of the firm's environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interest rates impact the ____________________ element of...

Question 13

____ are generally overrepresented in the executive ranks of most organizations today.

Accepted Answer

A)  Latinos 
B)  Women 
C)  African Americans 
D)  White men 
E)  Asians 
A)  Latinos 
B)  Women 
C)  African Americans 
D)  White men 
E)  Asians

Question 14

____________________ is important because it influences behavior when no one else is looking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is important because it influences behavior...

Question 15

Organizations today are becoming less diverse and multicultural.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The external environment is composed of two layers: the ____________________ environment and the ____________________ environment.

Accepted Answer

general, t

Question 17

One of the basic forms of regulator is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic partner. 
B)  interest group. 
C)  task force. 
D)  board of directors. 
E)  owner. 
A)  strategic partner. 
B)  interest group. 
C)  task force. 
D)  board of directors. 
E)  owner.

Question 18

During the recession many people chose to eat at home more often to save money. For restaurants this is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the power of suppliers. 
B)  a threat of increased regulation. 
C)  a competitive rivalry. 
D)  a competitive advantage. 
E)  a threat of substitute products. 
A)  the power of suppliers. 
B)  a threat of increased regulation. 
C)  a competitive rivalry. 
D)  a competitive advantage. 
E)  a threat of substitute products.

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ occurs when two or more firms combine to form a new firm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ occurs when two or more...

Question 20

Social media impact the amount of mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service. Social media is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitors 
B)  suppliers 
C)  boards of directors 
D)  strategic partners 
E)  regulators 
A)  competitors 
B)  suppliers 
C)  boards of directors 
D)  strategic partners 
E)  regulators

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

All of the following are included in the task environment EXCEPT

The extent to which the environment is relatively stable or dynamic is referred to as the degree of

The ____ dimension refers to the methods available for converting resources into products and services.

Different religious beliefs, single parents, dual-career, and different political ideologies represent some dimensions of ____________________ in today's organizations.

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a competitor?

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

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

The specific organizations or groups that influence an organization comprise the ____________________ environment.

The overall age of the workforce is increasing. What will be some effects of an aging workforce?

Which of the following statements is NOT characteristic of strategic alliances as an element of the task environment?

Interest rates impact the ____________________ element of the firm's environment.

____ are generally overrepresented in the executive ranks of most organizations today.

____________________ is important because it influences behavior when no one else is looking.

Organizations today are becoming less diverse and multicultural.

The external environment is composed of two layers: the environment and the environment.

One of the basic forms of regulator is a(n)

During the recession many people chose to eat at home more often to save money. For restaurants this is ____.

A(n) ____________________ occurs when two or more firms combine to form a new firm.

Social media impact the amount of mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service. Social media is an example of ____.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

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 Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

Filters

Exam 3: Understanding the Organizations Environment

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

All of the following are included in the task environment EXCEPT

The extent to which the environment is relatively stable or dynamic is referred to as the degree of

The ____ dimension refers to the methods available for converting resources into products and services.

Different religious beliefs, single parents, dual-career, and different political ideologies represent some dimensions of ____________________ in today's organizations.

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a competitor?

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

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

The specific organizations or groups that influence an organization comprise the ____________________ environment.

The overall age of the workforce is increasing. What will be some effects of an aging workforce?

Which of the following statements is NOT characteristic of strategic alliances as an element of the task environment?

Interest rates impact the ____________________ element of the firm's environment.

____ are generally overrepresented in the executive ranks of most organizations today.

____________________ is important because it influences behavior when no one else is looking.

Organizations today are becoming less diverse and multicultural.

The external environment is composed of two layers: the ____________________ environment and the ____________________ environment.

One of the basic forms of regulator is a(n)

During the recession many people chose to eat at home more often to save money. For restaurants this is ____.

A(n) ____________________ occurs when two or more firms combine to form a new firm.

Social media impact the amount of mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service. Social media is an example of ____.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

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 Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

Filters

The external environment is composed of two layers: the environment and the environment.