Question 1

Which forces are part of the macroenvironment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic, technological, sociocultural, and diversity 
B)  Diversity, microenvironment, sociocultural, demographic, and political-legal 
C)  Globalism, technological, sociocultural, demographic, and microenvironment 
D)  Economic, technological, sociocultural, demographic, political-legal, and international 
E)  International, demographic, diversity, family, culture, and technology 
A)  Economic, technological, sociocultural, and diversity 
B)  Diversity, microenvironment, sociocultural, demographic, and political-legal 
C)  Globalism, technological, sociocultural, demographic, and microenvironment 
D)  Economic, technological, sociocultural, demographic, political-legal, and international 
E)  International, demographic, diversity, family, culture, and technology

Question 2

Katelyn, a millennial, is conducting her job search. She wants to work for a company that cares not only about its people, but about the planet too. In reviewing different company portfolios, where in the company would you guide her to be successful with her research?

Accepted Answer

A)  its LinkedIn page 
B)  its financial reports 
C)  its social audit documents 
D)  reports from the Better Business Bureau 
E)  its retention rate of employees 
A)  its LinkedIn page 
B)  its financial reports 
C)  its social audit documents 
D)  reports from the Better Business Bureau 
E)  its retention rate of employees

Question 3

Ashish comes to work looking exhausted almost every day. He is a new father and the baby is not sleeping well. James, his manager, asks Ashish to change the number of documents that the team has processed for the month so that the report shows the quota was met. Ashish agrees without putting up much of fight. James takes advantage of the fact that Ashish is sleep-deprived and will be more likely to engage in unethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As the CEO of a company that produces products for schools, Amber believes that her company needs not only to produce a profit but also to do things that benefit society. ________ guides Amber's beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual responsibility 
B)  The desire for sustainability 
C)  Social responsibility 
D)  A sense of moral rights 
E)  Corporate lobbying 
A)  Individual responsibility 
B)  The desire for sustainability 
C)  Social responsibility 
D)  A sense of moral rights 
E)  Corporate lobbying

Question 5

Changes in the economic, political, legal, and technological global system that may affect an organization are ________ forces. For example, stresses within the European Union (including the United Kingdom's recent decision to exit the EU) may have global ramifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  local 
B)  demographic 
C)  international 
D)  technological 
E)  external stakeholder 
A)  local 
B)  demographic 
C)  international 
D)  technological 
E)  external stakeholder

Question 6

Explain the recent concerns for the independence of the board of directors.

Accepted Answer

Perhaps the biggest problem in corporate

Question 7

Rosemarie and Dominique, owners of Sugarplum Coffee and Pastry Shop, are concerned because Panera Bread is opening a new store just one mile from their shop. Rosemarie and Dominique know that Panera will be offering similar products; therefore, Panera Bread will be a(n) ________ of Rosemarie and Dominique.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitor 
B)  competitive ally 
C)  strategic ally 
D)  distributor 
E)  internal stakeholder 
A)  competitor 
B)  competitive ally 
C)  strategic ally 
D)  distributor 
E)  internal stakeholder

Question 8

Cherries on Top, a national ice cream shop, is struggling financially to keep up with the bigger chains. The top executives have decided to close all the stores in the Northeast and Texas, as that will give them an additional one million dollars to put into marketing. This executive is practicing the

Accepted Answer

A)  individual approach. 
B)  utilitarian approach. 
C)  moral-rights approach. 
D)  justice approach. 
E)  value system approach. 
A)  individual approach. 
B)  utilitarian approach. 
C)  moral-rights approach. 
D)  justice approach. 
E)  value system approach.

Question 9

This question has two parts; be sure to answer both.
First, what are external stakeholders?
Next, imagine you are the manager of an art gallery, Designz, whose mission is to show (and sell) art by marginalized populations, such as the homeless or undocumented immigrants. Describe at least three of Designz's external stakeholders in the task environment.

Accepted Answer

External stakeholders are people or grou

Question 10

To focus on improving company customer service this year, the CEO of a home goods manufacturing company outlined a list of stakeholders to concentrate on: distributors, local communities, and special-interest groups. These three groups are

Accepted Answer

A)  external stakeholders. 
B)  general stakeholders. 
C)  internal stakeholders. 
D)  preferred stockholders. 
E)  interest groups. 
A)  external stakeholders. 
B)  general stakeholders. 
C)  internal stakeholders. 
D)  preferred stockholders. 
E)  interest groups.

Question 11

Sustainable economic development

Accepted Answer

A)  meets future needs without compromising present needs. 
B)  always generates greater profitability. 
C)  is the goal of most corporations. 
D)  meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. 
E)  is an idea proposed by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth to cut costs and increase efficiency. 
A)  meets future needs without compromising present needs. 
B)  always generates greater profitability. 
C)  is the goal of most corporations. 
D)  meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. 
E)  is an idea proposed by Frank and Lillian Gilbreth to cut costs and increase efficiency.

Question 12

This question has two parts; be sure to answer both.
First, explain each element of the triple bottom line.
Next, imagine that you are managing Bright Smile Inc., a company that produces chemical treatments that dentists use to whiten their patients' teeth. Explain how you might take each element of the triple bottom line into account in your day-to-day management of the company.

Accepted Answer

The triple bottom line-representing peop

Question 13

Blake has managed several restaurants for over 50 years and is close to retirement. With his maturity and business experience, his decisions are sound, based on solid, proven values. Blake tends to be an independent thinker who focuses on empowering his employees. Blake manages at Kohlberg's ________ level of personal moral development.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  nonconventional 
C)  second 
D)  acceptable 
E)  postconventional 
A)  first 
B)  nonconventional 
C)  second 
D)  acceptable 
E)  postconventional

Question 14

When a pharmaceutical company wants to sell a newly tested drug to the public, it must first meet the ground rules established by

Accepted Answer

A)  its strategic allies. 
B)  the employee unions. 
C)  special-interest groups. 
D)  financial institutions. 
E)  government regulators. 
A)  its strategic allies. 
B)  the employee unions. 
C)  special-interest groups. 
D)  financial institutions. 
E)  government regulators.

Question 15

Describe the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the mandates it placed on organizations.

Accepted Answer

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 establish

Which forces are part of the macroenvironment?

Katelyn, a millennial, is conducting her job search. She wants to work for a company that cares not only about its people, but about the planet too. In reviewing different company portfolios, where in the company would you guide her to be successful with her research?

As the CEO of a company that produces products for schools, Amber believes that her company needs not only to produce a profit but also to do things that benefit society. ________ guides Amber's beliefs.

Changes in the economic, political, legal, and technological global system that may affect an organization are ________ forces. For example, stresses within the European Union (including the United Kingdom's recent decision to exit the EU) may have global ramifications.

Explain the recent concerns for the independence of the board of directors.

To focus on improving company customer service this year, the CEO of a home goods manufacturing company outlined a list of stakeholders to concentrate on: distributors, local communities, and special-interest groups. These three groups are

Sustainable economic development

When a pharmaceutical company wants to sell a newly tested drug to the public, it must first meet the ground rules established by

Describe the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the mandates it placed on organizations.

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Planning: the Foundation of Successful Management

Strategic Management: How Exceptional Managers Realize a Grand Design

Individual and Group Decision Making: How Managers Make Things Happen

Organizational Culture, Structure, and Design: Building Blocks of the Organization

Human Resource Management: Getting the Right People

Organizational Change and Innovation: Lifelong Challenges

Managing Individual Differences and Behaviour: Supervising People As People

Motivating Employees: Achieving Superior Performance in the Workplace

Groups and Teams: Increasing Cooperation, Reducing Conflict

Power, Influence, and Leadership: From Becoming a Manager to Becoming a Leader

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication: Mastering the Exchange of Information

Control Systems and Quality Management: Techniques for Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness

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Exam 3: The Managers Changing Work Environment and Ethical Responsibilities: Doing the Right Thing

Which forces are part of the macroenvironment?

Katelyn, a millennial, is conducting her job search. She wants to work for a company that cares not only about its people, but about the planet too. In reviewing different company portfolios, where in the company would you guide her to be successful with her research?

As the CEO of a company that produces products for schools, Amber believes that her company needs not only to produce a profit but also to do things that benefit society. ________ guides Amber's beliefs.

Changes in the economic, political, legal, and technological global system that may affect an organization are ________ forces. For example, stresses within the European Union (including the United Kingdom's recent decision to exit the EU) may have global ramifications.

Explain the recent concerns for the independence of the board of directors.

To focus on improving company customer service this year, the CEO of a home goods manufacturing company outlined a list of stakeholders to concentrate on: distributors, local communities, and special-interest groups. These three groups are

Sustainable economic development

When a pharmaceutical company wants to sell a newly tested drug to the public, it must first meet the ground rules established by

Describe the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the mandates it placed on organizations.

The Exceptional Manager: What You Do, How You Do It

Management Theory: Essential Background for the Successful Manager

Global Management Managing Across Borders

Planning: the Foundation of Successful Management

Strategic Management: How Exceptional Managers Realize a Grand Design

Individual and Group Decision Making: How Managers Make Things Happen

Organizational Culture, Structure, and Design: Building Blocks of the Organization

Human Resource Management: Getting the Right People

Organizational Change and Innovation: Lifelong Challenges

Managing Individual Differences and Behaviour: Supervising People As People

Motivating Employees: Achieving Superior Performance in the Workplace

Groups and Teams: Increasing Cooperation, Reducing Conflict

Power, Influence, and Leadership: From Becoming a Manager to Becoming a Leader

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication: Mastering the Exchange of Information

Control Systems and Quality Management: Techniques for Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness

Entrepreneurship

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