Question 1

Changing a strategy to fit an existing culture

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually less effective than changing a firm's culture to fit a new strategy. 
B)  is usually more effective than changing a firm's culture to fit a new strategy. 
C)  is just as effective as changing a firm's culture to fit a new strategy. 
D)  is always the best option. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  is usually less effective than changing a firm's culture to fit a new strategy. 
B)  is usually more effective than changing a firm's culture to fit a new strategy. 
C)  is just as effective as changing a firm's culture to fit a new strategy. 
D)  is always the best option. 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

In the context of conflict management and resolution, ignoring the problem in the hopes that the conflict will resolve itself is classified as a defusion technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Changing a strategy to fit an existing culture is not as effective as changing a firm's culture to fit a new strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is NOT one of the basic ways a divisional structure can be organized?

Accepted Answer

A)  By geographic area 
B)  By product 
C)  By customer 
D)  By process 
E)  By cost 
A)  By geographic area 
B)  By product 
C)  By customer 
D)  By process 
E)  By cost

Question 5

Which word or phrase would be most suitable to use in written objective statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximize 
B)  Minimize 
C)  10 percent increase 
D)  Adequate 
E)  As soon as possible 
A)  Maximize 
B)  Minimize 
C)  10 percent increase 
D)  Adequate 
E)  As soon as possible

Question 6

According to the information in the text, how many Fortune 500 have women CEOs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Five 
C)  Twelve 
D)  Eighteen 
E)  Twenty-six 
A)  Two 
B)  Five 
C)  Twelve 
D)  Eighteen 
E)  Twenty-six

Question 7

Structure dictates how resources will be allocated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which organizational structure is the most widely used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Departmental 
B)  Strategic business unit 
C)  Functional 
D)  Decentralized 
E)  Matrix 
A)  Departmental 
B)  Strategic business unit 
C)  Functional 
D)  Decentralized 
E)  Matrix

Question 9

Because activities are organized according to the way work is actually performed, a divisional structure by process is similar to the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A dual bonus system is based on both annual objectives and long-term objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The United States is a leader globally in promoting women and minorities into mid- and top-level managerial positions in business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When developing an organizational chart, the title president should be reserved for the top executive of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An absence of conflict can signal ________ within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  indifference and apathy 
B)  insight and apathy 
C)  indifference and indignation 
D)  disputes 
E)  all of the above 
A)  indifference and apathy 
B)  insight and apathy 
C)  indifference and indignation 
D)  disputes 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true about objectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should be communicated throughout the organization. 
B)  They should have an appropriate time dimension. 
C)  They should use terms like "maximize," "minimize," and "as soon as possible." 
D)  They should be measurable. 
E)  They should be consistent. 
A)  They should be communicated throughout the organization. 
B)  They should have an appropriate time dimension. 
C)  They should use terms like "maximize," "minimize," and "as soon as possible." 
D)  They should be measurable. 
E)  They should be consistent.

Question 15

All of the following are ways and means for altering an organization's culture EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  recruitment. 
B)  restructuring of an organization's design. 
C)  role modeling. 
D)  retrenchment. 
E)  mentoring. 
A)  recruitment. 
B)  restructuring of an organization's design. 
C)  role modeling. 
D)  retrenchment. 
E)  mentoring.

Question 16

Just-in-time describes

Accepted Answer

A)  implementing strategies just before bankruptcy. 
B)  delivering materials just as they are needed. 
C)  a scheduling method for meetings. 
D)  a personnel planning method. 
E)  a process for improving quality. 
A)  implementing strategies just before bankruptcy. 
B)  delivering materials just as they are needed. 
C)  a scheduling method for meetings. 
D)  a personnel planning method. 
E)  a process for improving quality.

Changing a strategy to fit an existing culture

In the context of conflict management and resolution, ignoring the problem in the hopes that the conflict will resolve itself is classified as a defusion technique.

Changing a strategy to fit an existing culture is not as effective as changing a firm's culture to fit a new strategy.

What is NOT one of the basic ways a divisional structure can be organized?

Which word or phrase would be most suitable to use in written objective statements?

According to the information in the text, how many Fortune 500 have women CEOs?

Structure dictates how resources will be allocated.

Which organizational structure is the most widely used?

Because activities are organized according to the way work is actually performed, a divisional structure by process is similar to the matrix structure.

A dual bonus system is based on both annual objectives and long-term objectives.

The United States is a leader globally in promoting women and minorities into mid- and top-level managerial positions in business.

When developing an organizational chart, the title president should be reserved for the top executive of the firm.

An absence of conflict can signal ________ within an organization.

Which of the following is NOT true about objectives?

All of the following are ways and means for altering an organization's culture EXCEPT

Just-in-time describes

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Strategies in Action

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, Financeaccounting, Rd, and Mis Issues

Strategy Review, Evaluation, and Control

Business Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Sustainability

Global and International Issues

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Exam 7: Implementing Strategies: Management, Operations, and Human Resource Issues

Changing a strategy to fit an existing culture

In the context of conflict management and resolution, ignoring the problem in the hopes that the conflict will resolve itself is classified as a defusion technique.

Changing a strategy to fit an existing culture is not as effective as changing a firm's culture to fit a new strategy.

What is NOT one of the basic ways a divisional structure can be organized?

Which word or phrase would be most suitable to use in written objective statements?

According to the information in the text, how many Fortune 500 have women CEOs?

Structure dictates how resources will be allocated.

Which organizational structure is the most widely used?

Because activities are organized according to the way work is actually performed, a divisional structure by process is similar to the matrix structure.

A dual bonus system is based on both annual objectives and long-term objectives.

The United States is a leader globally in promoting women and minorities into mid- and top-level managerial positions in business.

When developing an organizational chart, the title president should be reserved for the top executive of the firm.

An absence of conflict can signal ________ within an organization.

Which of the following is NOT true about objectives?

All of the following are ways and means for altering an organization's culture EXCEPT

Just-in-time describes

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Strategies in Action

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, Financeaccounting, Rd, and Mis Issues

Strategy Review, Evaluation, and Control

Business Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Sustainability

Global and International Issues

Filters