Question 1

When compared with whites, the unemployment rate among blacks in the U.S. is

Accepted Answer

A)  about ten times higher. 
B)  approximately equal. 
C)  about twice as high. 
D)  slightly lower. 
E)  less than half. 
A)  about ten times higher. 
B)  approximately equal. 
C)  about twice as high. 
D)  slightly lower. 
E)  less than half.

Question 2

____ are two key pressure points for managers when they deal with the political-legal environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Political promises and voter turnout 
B)  The politicization of management and increased personal accountability 
C)  Increased personal accountability and the politicization of consumers 
D)  The politicization of employees and decreased personal accountability 
E)  Decreased personal accountability and politicization of management 
A)  Political promises and voter turnout 
B)  The politicization of management and increased personal accountability 
C)  Increased personal accountability and the politicization of consumers 
D)  The politicization of employees and decreased personal accountability 
E)  Decreased personal accountability and politicization of management

Question 3

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 9.1 million businesses in the U.S. are female-owned and employee about 27.5 million people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Drew Greenblatt, president of Marlin Steel Wire in Baltimore, Maryland, recently purchased $700,000 worth of robots to meet production demand. Unfortunately, the robots are not in use because____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the technology is already outdated 
B)  he has offshored manufacturing 
C)  he does not have enough smart people to set them up 
D)  the power grid cannot support the energy needs 
E)  he cannot get the necessary permits to operate the robots 
A)  the technology is already outdated 
B)  he has offshored manufacturing 
C)  he does not have enough smart people to set them up 
D)  the power grid cannot support the energy needs 
E)  he cannot get the necessary permits to operate the robots

Question 5

When Speedy Automotive chose to defend one of its car models in court after receiving an unsafe product notice from the government, it qualified for which position on the political response continuum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactive 
B)  Proactive 
C)  Anticipatory 
D)  Neutral 
E)  Entrenched 
A)  Reactive 
B)  Proactive 
C)  Anticipatory 
D)  Neutral 
E)  Entrenched

Question 6

Jack is a highly motivated and creative employee at Haven Industries. He loves overcoming challenges, but has a high need for security. What should Jack do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hire an administrative assistant 
B)  Take more vacation time 
C)  Ask for a transfer 
D)  Become an entrepreneur 
E)  Become an intrapreneur 
A)  Hire an administrative assistant 
B)  Take more vacation time 
C)  Ask for a transfer 
D)  Become an entrepreneur 
E)  Become an intrapreneur

Question 7

Demographics involves the study of

Accepted Answer

A)  work schedule variations. 
B)  managerial influence. 
C)  male-female pay gaps. 
D)  regional pay rates. 
E)  population characteristics. 
A)  work schedule variations. 
B)  managerial influence. 
C)  male-female pay gaps. 
D)  regional pay rates. 
E)  population characteristics.

Question 8

Regarding the political response continuum, more business managers are becoming

Accepted Answer

A)  proactive. 
B)  reactive. 
C)  passive. 
D)  legalistic. 
E)  neutral. 
A)  proactive. 
B)  reactive. 
C)  passive. 
D)  legalistic. 
E)  neutral.

Question 9

Another form of indirect lobbying is

Accepted Answer

A)  PACs. 
B)  Coalition building. 
C)  Advocacy advertising. 
D)  Campaign financing. 
E)  Social contracting. 
A)  PACs. 
B)  Coalition building. 
C)  Advocacy advertising. 
D)  Campaign financing. 
E)  Social contracting.

Question 10

Like all employees, older workers need to be managed according to their individual abilities, not as members of a demographic group..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A mediator makes a binding decision, whereas a third-party arbitrator helps the parties reach their own agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the three-step innovation process, what sort of technology is involved if Roescore Inc. turns a working model into a financially successful new product?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transfer 
B)  Application 
C)  Production 
D)  Exploitation 
E)  Product 
A)  Transfer 
B)  Application 
C)  Production 
D)  Exploitation 
E)  Product

Question 13

Generally, concurrent engineering prolongs innovation lags.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Employees in the 2020 workplace will communicate, connect, and collaborate with one another around the globe

Accepted Answer

A)  on a limited basis due to cost constraints. 
B)  only if they work for multi-national companies. 
C)  primarily if they are members of a minority group. 
D)  using the latest forms of social media. 
E)  using technology if they are under the age of 40. 
A)  on a limited basis due to cost constraints. 
B)  only if they work for multi-national companies. 
C)  primarily if they are members of a minority group. 
D)  using the latest forms of social media. 
E)  using technology if they are under the age of 40.

Question 15

Politics has to do with public influence and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Based on demographic trends of the new workforce, employment opportunities for both men and women will continue to grow, but at a faster rate for men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Managing diversity is the process of helping all employees, including women and minorities, reach their full potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Business cycles have predictable ____ but variable ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  impact; structure 
B)  structure; timing 
C)  outcomes; inputs 
D)  effects; phases 
E)  timing; impact 
A)  impact; structure 
B)  structure; timing 
C)  outcomes; inputs 
D)  effects; phases 
E)  timing; impact

Question 19

If a student from Namibia asked you about the representation of women in senior management positions in the U.S., what would be the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

A)  35 percent of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women 
B)  There are no women CEOs among the Fortune 500 companies 
C)  14 percent of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women 
D)  More than half of the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are women 
E)  3 percent of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women 
A)  35 percent of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women 
B)  There are no women CEOs among the Fortune 500 companies 
C)  14 percent of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women 
D)  More than half of the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are women 
E)  3 percent of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women

Question 20

All of the following are reasons why women are being held back from senior management positions in the U.S. except

Accepted Answer

A)  they are militant feminists. 
B)  male stereotyping. 
C)  the lingering perceptions of women as outsiders. 
D)  exclusion from informal networks. 
E)  lack of experience. 
A)  they are militant feminists. 
B)  male stereotyping. 
C)  the lingering perceptions of women as outsiders. 
D)  exclusion from informal networks. 
E)  lack of experience.

When compared with whites, the unemployment rate among blacks in the U.S. is

____ are two key pressure points for managers when they deal with the political-legal environment.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 9.1 million businesses in the U.S. are female-owned and employee about 27.5 million people.

Drew Greenblatt, president of Marlin Steel Wire in Baltimore, Maryland, recently purchased $700,000 worth of robots to meet production demand. Unfortunately, the robots are not in use because____________.

When Speedy Automotive chose to defend one of its car models in court after receiving an unsafe product notice from the government, it qualified for which position on the political response continuum?

Jack is a highly motivated and creative employee at Haven Industries. He loves overcoming challenges, but has a high need for security. What should Jack do?

Demographics involves the study of

Regarding the political response continuum, more business managers are becoming

Another form of indirect lobbying is

Like all employees, older workers need to be managed according to their individual abilities, not as members of a demographic group..

A mediator makes a binding decision, whereas a third-party arbitrator helps the parties reach their own agreement.

According to the three-step innovation process, what sort of technology is involved if Roescore Inc. turns a working model into a financially successful new product?

Generally, concurrent engineering prolongs innovation lags.

Employees in the 2020 workplace will communicate, connect, and collaborate with one another around the globe

Politics has to do with public influence and control.

Based on demographic trends of the new workforce, employment opportunities for both men and women will continue to grow, but at a faster rate for men.

Managing diversity is the process of helping all employees, including women and minorities, reach their full potential.

Business cycles have predictable but variable .

If a student from Namibia asked you about the representation of women in senior management positions in the U.S., what would be the correct answer?

All of the following are reasons why women are being held back from senior management positions in the U.S. except

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

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Exam 3: The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

When compared with whites, the unemployment rate among blacks in the U.S. is

____ are two key pressure points for managers when they deal with the political-legal environment.

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 9.1 million businesses in the U.S. are female-owned and employee about 27.5 million people.

Drew Greenblatt, president of Marlin Steel Wire in Baltimore, Maryland, recently purchased $700,000 worth of robots to meet production demand. Unfortunately, the robots are not in use because____________.

When Speedy Automotive chose to defend one of its car models in court after receiving an unsafe product notice from the government, it qualified for which position on the political response continuum?

Jack is a highly motivated and creative employee at Haven Industries. He loves overcoming challenges, but has a high need for security. What should Jack do?

Demographics involves the study of

Regarding the political response continuum, more business managers are becoming

Another form of indirect lobbying is

Like all employees, older workers need to be managed according to their individual abilities, not as members of a demographic group..

A mediator makes a binding decision, whereas a third-party arbitrator helps the parties reach their own agreement.

According to the three-step innovation process, what sort of technology is involved if Roescore Inc. turns a working model into a financially successful new product?

Generally, concurrent engineering prolongs innovation lags.

Employees in the 2020 workplace will communicate, connect, and collaborate with one another around the globe

Politics has to do with public influence and control.

Based on demographic trends of the new workforce, employment opportunities for both men and women will continue to grow, but at a faster rate for men.

Managing diversity is the process of helping all employees, including women and minorities, reach their full potential.

Business cycles have predictable ____ but variable ____.

If a student from Namibia asked you about the representation of women in senior management positions in the U.S., what would be the correct answer?

All of the following are reasons why women are being held back from senior management positions in the U.S. except

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

Filters

Business cycles have predictable but variable .