Question 1

Organizations that subscribe to workplace spirituality emphasize the importance of employees controlling their expressions and emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the criticisms against workplace spirituality.

Accepted Answer

Workplace spirituality is a culture in w

Question 3

The omnipotent view of management states that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  managers' roles are peripheral and staff manage their own areas of the business 
B)  managers are directly responsible for an organization's success or failure 
C)  managers should allow employees to take part in decision making 
D)  managers have little or no responsibility for an organization's success or failure 
A)  managers' roles are peripheral and staff manage their own areas of the business 
B)  managers are directly responsible for an organization's success or failure 
C)  managers should allow employees to take part in decision making 
D)  managers have little or no responsibility for an organization's success or failure

Question 4

Todd notices that management is very concerned with the effects of outcomes on employees in the organization.This means that the management emphasizes the ________ dimension of the organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  stability 
B)  people orientation 
C)  aggressiveness 
D)  innovation and risk taking 
A)  stability 
B)  people orientation 
C)  aggressiveness 
D)  innovation and risk taking

Question 5

The economic environment affects the performance of an organization, as was noted during the recent recession.Which of the following factors is cited as one of the causes of the recent recession triggered in the home mortgage markets in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  high interest rates on mortgages 
B)  massive global liquidity 
C)  lack of leverageability for business borrowers 
D)  difficulty in securing housing credit 
A)  high interest rates on mortgages 
B)  massive global liquidity 
C)  lack of leverageability for business borrowers 
D)  difficulty in securing housing credit

Question 6

Define organizational culture and discuss its three primary implications.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is the shared val

Question 7

Wendell interviews many middle-level managers and discovers that they share a different view of management.These individuals believe that external factors constrain managers' influence over outcomes.The mid-level managers have a(n) ________ view of management.

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional 
B)  omnipotent 
C)  standard 
D)  symbolic 
A)  traditional 
B)  omnipotent 
C)  standard 
D)  symbolic

Question 8

Strong cultures have more influence on employees than do weak cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The symbolic view of management impact is useful in explaining the high turnover among sports coaches, who can be considered the "managers" of their teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In which of the following environments do managers in an organization have the greatest influence on organizational outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  stable and complex environments 
B)  dynamic and simple environments 
C)  stable and simple environments 
D)  dynamic and complex environments 
A)  stable and complex environments 
B)  dynamic and simple environments 
C)  stable and simple environments 
D)  dynamic and complex environments

Question 11

The area in which your office operates has been relatively stable in terms of land prices and demand.However, you have noticed that demand for housing in the area usually spikes in summer.Which of the following best describes your business environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  stable and simple 
B)  dynamic and simple 
C)  stable and complex 
D)  dynamic and complex 
A)  stable and simple 
B)  dynamic and simple 
C)  stable and complex 
D)  dynamic and complex

Question 12

In a short essay, explain the reasons behind the increasing importance of workplace spirituality in recent years.How can managers best promote workplace spirituality within their organizations?

Accepted Answer

Workplace spirituality is a culture in w

Question 13

Which of the following statements highlights the shared aspect of culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational culture is concerned with how members perceive the culture and describe it, not with whether they like it. 
B)  Organizational culture is not something that can be physically touched or seen, but employees perceive it on the basis of what they experience within the organization. 
C)  The original source of the culture of an organization reflects the vision of the organizaton's founders. 
D)  Even though individuals may have different backgrounds or work at different organizational levels, they tend to describe the organization's culture in similar terms. 
A)  Organizational culture is concerned with how members perceive the culture and describe it, not with whether they like it. 
B)  Organizational culture is not something that can be physically touched or seen, but employees perceive it on the basis of what they experience within the organization. 
C)  The original source of the culture of an organization reflects the vision of the organizaton's founders. 
D)  Even though individuals may have different backgrounds or work at different organizational levels, they tend to describe the organization's culture in similar terms.

Question 14

Organizations that emphasize workplace spirituality focus on individual development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A valid criticism of workplace spirituality is that secular institutions, especially businesses, have no right to impose spiritual values on employees, if spirituality means bringing religion into the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The view of managers as omnipotent is consistent with the stereotypical picture of the take-charge business executive who can overcome any obstacle in carrying out the organization's objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A company whose managers focus on results, rather than how results are achieved, most likely possesses a high degree of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  people orientation 
B)  team orientation 
C)  outcome orientation 
D)  aggressiveness 
A)  people orientation 
B)  team orientation 
C)  outcome orientation 
D)  aggressiveness

Question 18

The term ________ refers to repetitive sequences of activities that express and reinforce the important values and goals of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational culture 
B)  corporate rituals 
C)  business ethics 
D)  employee mentoring 
A)  organizational culture 
B)  corporate rituals 
C)  business ethics 
D)  employee mentoring

Question 19

Describe the characteristics of an innovative organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

According to Swedish researcher Goran Ek

Question 20

Which of the following environments is characterized by the highest level of environmental uncertainty?

Accepted Answer

A)  a stable and complex environment 
B)  a dynamic and simple environment 
C)  a stable and simple environment 
D)  a dynamic and complex environment 
A)  a stable and complex environment 
B)  a dynamic and simple environment 
C)  a stable and simple environment 
D)  a dynamic and complex environment

Organizations that subscribe to workplace spirituality emphasize the importance of employees controlling their expressions and emotions.

Discuss the criticisms against workplace spirituality.

The omnipotent view of management states that ________.

Todd notices that management is very concerned with the effects of outcomes on employees in the organization.This means that the management emphasizes the ________ dimension of the organization's culture.

The economic environment affects the performance of an organization, as was noted during the recent recession.Which of the following factors is cited as one of the causes of the recent recession triggered in the home mortgage markets in the United States?

Define organizational culture and discuss its three primary implications.

Wendell interviews many middle-level managers and discovers that they share a different view of management.These individuals believe that external factors constrain managers' influence over outcomes.The mid-level managers have a(n) ________ view of management.

Strong cultures have more influence on employees than do weak cultures.

The symbolic view of management impact is useful in explaining the high turnover among sports coaches, who can be considered the "managers" of their teams.

In which of the following environments do managers in an organization have the greatest influence on organizational outcomes?

The area in which your office operates has been relatively stable in terms of land prices and demand.However, you have noticed that demand for housing in the area usually spikes in summer.Which of the following best describes your business environment?

In a short essay, explain the reasons behind the increasing importance of workplace spirituality in recent years.How can managers best promote workplace spirituality within their organizations?

Which of the following statements highlights the shared aspect of culture?

Organizations that emphasize workplace spirituality focus on individual development.

A valid criticism of workplace spirituality is that secular institutions, especially businesses, have no right to impose spiritual values on employees, if spirituality means bringing religion into the workplace.

The view of managers as omnipotent is consistent with the stereotypical picture of the take-charge business executive who can overcome any obstacle in carrying out the organization's objectives.

A company whose managers focus on results, rather than how results are achieved, most likely possesses a high degree of ________.

The term ________ refers to repetitive sequences of activities that express and reinforce the important values and goals of the organization.

Describe the characteristics of an innovative organizational culture.

Which of the following environments is characterized by the highest level of environmental uncertainty?

Management and Organizations

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 2: Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Organizations that subscribe to workplace spirituality emphasize the importance of employees controlling their expressions and emotions.

Discuss the criticisms against workplace spirituality.

The omnipotent view of management states that ________.

Todd notices that management is very concerned with the effects of outcomes on employees in the organization.This means that the management emphasizes the ________ dimension of the organization's culture.

The economic environment affects the performance of an organization, as was noted during the recent recession.Which of the following factors is cited as one of the causes of the recent recession triggered in the home mortgage markets in the United States?

Define organizational culture and discuss its three primary implications.

Wendell interviews many middle-level managers and discovers that they share a different view of management.These individuals believe that external factors constrain managers' influence over outcomes.The mid-level managers have a(n) ________ view of management.

Strong cultures have more influence on employees than do weak cultures.

The symbolic view of management impact is useful in explaining the high turnover among sports coaches, who can be considered the "managers" of their teams.

In which of the following environments do managers in an organization have the greatest influence on organizational outcomes?

The area in which your office operates has been relatively stable in terms of land prices and demand.However, you have noticed that demand for housing in the area usually spikes in summer.Which of the following best describes your business environment?

In a short essay, explain the reasons behind the increasing importance of workplace spirituality in recent years.How can managers best promote workplace spirituality within their organizations?

Which of the following statements highlights the shared aspect of culture?

Organizations that emphasize workplace spirituality focus on individual development.

A valid criticism of workplace spirituality is that secular institutions, especially businesses, have no right to impose spiritual values on employees, if spirituality means bringing religion into the workplace.

The view of managers as omnipotent is consistent with the stereotypical picture of the take-charge business executive who can overcome any obstacle in carrying out the organization's objectives.

A company whose managers focus on results, rather than how results are achieved, most likely possesses a high degree of ________.

The term ________ refers to repetitive sequences of activities that express and reinforce the important values and goals of the organization.

Describe the characteristics of an innovative organizational culture.

Which of the following environments is characterized by the highest level of environmental uncertainty?

Management and Organizations

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters