Question 1

​Which of the following demonstrate surface-level diversity? Select as many as apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The Chicago Bulls basketballteam is made up of players with a variety of values and personalities. 
B)  ​The people who volunteer for the local animal shelter have a wide variety of expertise that they use to help fundraise for the organization. 
C)  ​The marketing team has five members, but only Gary has a title that he can put on his résumé. 
D)  ​The manufacturing team at Revlon responsible for making and packaging makeup is comprised of people of a variety of ages, races, and nationalities. 
E)  ​The Milwaukee Brewers baseball team has some players who are tall, some who are short, and others who are average in height. 
A)  ​The Chicago Bulls basketballteam is made up of players with a variety of values and personalities. 
B)  ​The people who volunteer for the local animal shelter have a wide variety of expertise that they use to help fundraise for the organization. 
C)  ​The marketing team has five members, but only Gary has a title that he can put on his résumé. 
D)  ​The manufacturing team at Revlon responsible for making and packaging makeup is comprised of people of a variety of ages, races, and nationalities. 
E)  ​The Milwaukee Brewers baseball team has some players who are tall, some who are short, and others who are average in height.

Question 2

Give an overview of Geert Hofstede's five dimensions of cultural values.How can understanding these values help managers?

Accepted Answer

Geert Hofstede's five dimensions of cult

Question 3

A form of business that transforms resources into an intangible output and creates time or place utility for its customers is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  manufacturing organization. 
B)  biotechnology firm. 
C)  information technology firm. 
D)  service organization. 
E)  hybrid organization. 
A)  manufacturing organization. 
B)  biotechnology firm. 
C)  information technology firm. 
D)  service organization. 
E)  hybrid organization.

Question 4

Some of the growth of international business can be attributed to communication and transportation advances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​Regardless of differences in religion, language, or politics, countries that are located near each other tend to have similar societal cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Powertrain is a fitness club that offers customers free personal trainers and nutrition consultants.This work process makes Powertrain an example of a(n) ____________________ organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Powertrain is a fitness club that offers...

Question 7

What is the most important element in effectively leveraging the positive potential of diversity?

Accepted Answer

A)  a clearly written policy manual 
B)  support from lower level managers 
C)  affirmative action 
D)  top management support 
E)  labor unions 
A)  a clearly written policy manual 
B)  support from lower level managers 
C)  affirmative action 
D)  top management support 
E)  labor unions

Question 8

_____ diversity exists within a group when there are differences in a certain type or category, including group members' expertise, knowledge, or functional background.

Accepted Answer

A)  Variety 
B)  Disparity 
C)  Separation 
D)  Ethnocentrism 
E)  Token 
A)  Variety 
B)  Disparity 
C)  Separation 
D)  Ethnocentrism 
E)  Token

Question 9

More and more firms are moving back to domestic markets to control costs, especially to reduce labor costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Parental status, religious beliefs, and military experience are examples of ______-level diversity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parental status, religious beliefs, and military experience...

Question 11

Board independence is an issue when a board of directors includes members from related or partner firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The belief that one's culture is superior to all others is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the "like me" bias. 
B)  bigotry. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  perceived threat of loss. 
E)  stereotyping. 
A)  the "like me" bias. 
B)  bigotry. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  perceived threat of loss. 
E)  stereotyping.

Question 13

The fact that, consciously or subconsciously, we tend to prefer to associate with others who are like us is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the "like me" bias. 
B)  bigotry. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  perceived threat of loss. 
E)  stereotyping. 
A)  the "like me" bias. 
B)  bigotry. 
C)  ethnocentrism. 
D)  perceived threat of loss. 
E)  stereotyping.

Question 14

The extent to which people in a culture develop tight social frameworks is called ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of The extent to which people in a...

Question 15

​Diversity training and diversity education need to communicate that bias is not a part of being human.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Four Seasons Hotels is an example of a manufacturing organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

​Which of the following does NOT reflect individualism?

Accepted Answer

A)  valuing personal achievement above the achievement of the group 
B)  believing that people are incapable of making decisions on their own 
C)  valuing personal freedom above all else 
D)  valuing harmony more highly than honesty 
E)  wanting to stand out from the crowd 
A)  valuing personal achievement above the achievement of the group 
B)  believing that people are incapable of making decisions on their own 
C)  valuing personal freedom above all else 
D)  valuing harmony more highly than honesty 
E)  wanting to stand out from the crowd

Question 18

​Which statement accurately describes a downside of information technology?​

Accepted Answer

A)  It has increased personal communication. 
B)  It has increased a sense of urgency vis-à-vis decision-making. 
C)  It has increased ethical decision-making for managers. 
D)  It has resulted in more down time for managers. 
E)  It has created inflexible worksites. 
A)  It has increased personal communication. 
B)  It has increased a sense of urgency vis-à-vis decision-making. 
C)  It has increased ethical decision-making for managers. 
D)  It has resulted in more down time for managers. 
E)  It has created inflexible worksites.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most significant source of change impacting many organizations today is increasing

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural change 
B)  corporate governance 
C)  globalization 
D)  business ethics 
E)  technological knowledge 
A)  cultural change 
B)  corporate governance 
C)  globalization 
D)  business ethics 
E)  technological knowledge

Which of the following demonstrate surface-level diversity? Select as many as apply.

Give an overview of Geert Hofstede's five dimensions of cultural values.How can understanding these values help managers?

A form of business that transforms resources into an intangible output and creates time or place utility for its customers is called a(n)

Some of the growth of international business can be attributed to communication and transportation advances.

Regardless of differences in religion, language, or politics, countries that are located near each other tend to have similar societal cultures.

Powertrain is a fitness club that offers customers free personal trainers and nutrition consultants.This work process makes Powertrain an example of a(n) ____________________ organization.

What is the most important element in effectively leveraging the positive potential of diversity?

_____ diversity exists within a group when there are differences in a certain type or category, including group members' expertise, knowledge, or functional background.

More and more firms are moving back to domestic markets to control costs, especially to reduce labor costs.

Parental status, religious beliefs, and military experience are examples of ______-level diversity.

Board independence is an issue when a board of directors includes members from related or partner firms.

The belief that one's culture is superior to all others is called

The fact that, consciously or subconsciously, we tend to prefer to associate with others who are like us is called

The extent to which people in a culture develop tight social frameworks is called ____________________

Diversity training and diversity education need to communicate that bias is not a part of being human.

Four Seasons Hotels is an example of a manufacturing organization.

Which of the following does NOT reflect individualism?

Which statement accurately describes a downside of information technology?

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

The most significant source of change impacting many organizations today is increasing

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

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Exam 2: The Changing Environment of Organizations

​Which of the following demonstrate surface-level diversity? Select as many as apply.

Give an overview of Geert Hofstede's five dimensions of cultural values.How can understanding these values help managers?

A form of business that transforms resources into an intangible output and creates time or place utility for its customers is called a(n)

Some of the growth of international business can be attributed to communication and transportation advances.

​Regardless of differences in religion, language, or politics, countries that are located near each other tend to have similar societal cultures.

Powertrain is a fitness club that offers customers free personal trainers and nutrition consultants.This work process makes Powertrain an example of a(n) ____________________ organization.

What is the most important element in effectively leveraging the positive potential of diversity?

_____ diversity exists within a group when there are differences in a certain type or category, including group members' expertise, knowledge, or functional background.

More and more firms are moving back to domestic markets to control costs, especially to reduce labor costs.

Parental status, religious beliefs, and military experience are examples of ______-level diversity.

Board independence is an issue when a board of directors includes members from related or partner firms.

The belief that one's culture is superior to all others is called

The fact that, consciously or subconsciously, we tend to prefer to associate with others who are like us is called

The extent to which people in a culture develop tight social frameworks is called ____________________

​Diversity training and diversity education need to communicate that bias is not a part of being human.

Four Seasons Hotels is an example of a manufacturing organization.

​Which of the following does NOT reflect individualism?

​Which statement accurately describes a downside of information technology?​

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

The most significant source of change impacting many organizations today is increasing

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Which of the following demonstrate surface-level diversity? Select as many as apply.

Regardless of differences in religion, language, or politics, countries that are located near each other tend to have similar societal cultures.

Diversity training and diversity education need to communicate that bias is not a part of being human.

Which of the following does NOT reflect individualism?

Which statement accurately describes a downside of information technology?