Question 1

Compare, contrast, and discuss the importance of ethics and corporate governance for business.

Accepted Answer

Ethics and corporate governance are both

Question 2

The culture of the United States has a more __________ orientation than does the culture of Hong Kong or China.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The culture of the United States has...

Question 3

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 4

Which of these is the extent to which people accept as normal an unequal distribution of power?

Accepted Answer

A) Collectivism 
B) Individualism 
C) Orientation to authority 
D) Uncertainty avoidance 
E) Masculinity 
A) Collectivism 
B) Individualism 
C) Orientation to authority 
D) Uncertainty avoidance 
E) Masculinity

Question 5

Workforce diversity is mostly occurring in the United States, rather than in other countries around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

Match the following:
-service organization

Accepted Answer

A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility 
A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility

Question 8

Four Seasons Hotels is an example of a manufacturing organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Discuss what it means to value workforce diversity. What benefits can organizations accrue by valuing diversity?

Accepted Answer

Valuing workforce diversity means recogn

Question 12

ABC can be described as a form of business that combines and transforms resources into tangible outcomes that are then sold to others. ABC 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 13

Differences in age, gender, ethnicity, and physical ability are all considered to be components of diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jenna, an employee in a collectivistic culture, would be much more concerned about her work than about her relationships with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Orientation to authority is another name for the cultural value ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Orientation to authority is another name for...

Question 16

The downside of information technology includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) It has resulted in less personal communication. 
B) Has increased a sense of urgency vis-à-vis decision-making. 
C) It has resulted in more time spent on ethical decision-making for managers. 
D) It has resulted in less down time for managers. 
E) It has resulted in less down time for employees. 
A) It has resulted in less personal communication. 
B) Has increased a sense of urgency vis-à-vis decision-making. 
C) It has resulted in more time spent on ethical decision-making for managers. 
D) It has resulted in less down time for managers. 
E) It has resulted in less down time for employees.

Question 17

Management systems built on __________ and _________ do not meet the needs of a diverse workforce.

Accepted Answer

stereotype

Question 18

The environment of all organizations is changing at an unprecedented rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Managers in Indonesia, Italy, and Japan strongly believe that the purpose of an organization's structure is to let everyone know who their boss is. This illustrates that these three countries have a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Managers in Indonesia, Italy, and Japan strongly...

Question 20

Match the following:
-dominant group

Accepted Answer

A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility 
A) generalization 
B) online advertising network 
C) methods to create goods and services 
D) respect for tradition and social obligations 
E) race
F)collectivist culture
G)tangible outcome
H)studied workers and managers
I)melting pot
J)set of shared values
K)financial and economic benefits
L)judgment of superiority
M)engineer
N)oversight of a public corporation
O)focus on core activity
P)similarities and differences
Q)work experience
R)self-perpetuating
S)right and wrong behavior
T)time or place utility

Compare, contrast, and discuss the importance of ethics and corporate governance for business.

The culture of the United States has a more __________ orientation than does the culture of Hong Kong or China.

All of the following are considered cultural values EXCEPT

Which of these is the extent to which people accept as normal an unequal distribution of power?

Workforce diversity is mostly occurring in the United States, rather than in other countries around the world.

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

Match the following: -service organization

Four Seasons Hotels is an example of a manufacturing organization.

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.

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.

Discuss what it means to value workforce diversity. What benefits can organizations accrue by valuing diversity?

ABC can be described as a form of business that combines and transforms resources into tangible outcomes that are then sold to others. ABC is called a(n)

Differences in age, gender, ethnicity, and physical ability are all considered to be components of diversity.

Jenna, an employee in a collectivistic culture, would be much more concerned about her work than about her relationships with others.

Orientation to authority is another name for the cultural value ___________.

The downside of information technology includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Management systems built on __ and _ do not meet the needs of a diverse workforce.

The environment of all organizations is changing at an unprecedented rate.

Managers in Indonesia, Italy, and Japan strongly believe that the purpose of an organization's structure is to let everyone know who their boss is. This illustrates that these three countries have a __________.

Match the following: -dominant group

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

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters

Exam 2: The Changing Environment of Organizations

Compare, contrast, and discuss the importance of ethics and corporate governance for business.

The culture of the United States has a more __________ orientation than does the culture of Hong Kong or China.

All of the following are considered cultural values EXCEPT

Which of these is the extent to which people accept as normal an unequal distribution of power?

Workforce diversity is mostly occurring in the United States, rather than in other countries around the world.

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

Match the following: -service organization

Four Seasons Hotels is an example of a manufacturing organization.

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.

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.

Discuss what it means to value workforce diversity. What benefits can organizations accrue by valuing diversity?

ABC can be described as a form of business that combines and transforms resources into tangible outcomes that are then sold to others. ABC is called a(n)

Differences in age, gender, ethnicity, and physical ability are all considered to be components of diversity.

Jenna, an employee in a collectivistic culture, would be much more concerned about her work than about her relationships with others.

Orientation to authority is another name for the cultural value ___________.

The downside of information technology includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Management systems built on __________ and _________ do not meet the needs of a diverse workforce.

The environment of all organizations is changing at an unprecedented rate.

Managers in Indonesia, Italy, and Japan strongly believe that the purpose of an organization's structure is to let everyone know who their boss is. This illustrates that these three countries have a __________.

Match the following: -dominant group

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

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters

Management systems built on __ and _ do not meet the needs of a diverse workforce.