Question 1

Which of the following is an internal stakeholder for the newspaper, The Daily Recorder?

Accepted Answer

A) the editor of The Daily Sun 
B) the city council 
C) shareholders in The Daily Sun 
D) The Daily Recorder shareholders 
A) the editor of The Daily Sun 
B) the city council 
C) shareholders in The Daily Sun 
D) The Daily Recorder shareholders

Question 2

The business world cannot count on regulation to reform the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The corporate model of ownership and organization originated in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What did the volcanic eruption in Iceland illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A) how much organizations depend on their banks 
B) how much organizations depend on their external environment 
C) how much organizations depend on corporate culture 
D) how much organizations depend on a strong brand image 
A) how much organizations depend on their banks 
B) how much organizations depend on their external environment 
C) how much organizations depend on corporate culture 
D) how much organizations depend on a strong brand image

Question 5

Which of the following statements about organizational culture is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) An organization with a weak culture would need fewer written rules and regulations to conduct business than a strong culture. 
B) An organization with a strong culture would need more written rules and regulations to conduct business than a weak culture. 
C) An organization with a strong culture would need fewer written rules and regulations to conduct business than a weak culture. 
D) Both weak and strong organizational cultures need as many written rules and regulations to conduct business as possible. 
A) An organization with a weak culture would need fewer written rules and regulations to conduct business than a strong culture. 
B) An organization with a strong culture would need more written rules and regulations to conduct business than a weak culture. 
C) An organization with a strong culture would need fewer written rules and regulations to conduct business than a weak culture. 
D) Both weak and strong organizational cultures need as many written rules and regulations to conduct business as possible.

Question 6

In a short essay, describe the parameters in an environmental uncertainty matrix.

Accepted Answer

The horizontal axis of the matrix identi

Question 7

How employees dress has nothing to do with an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Organizational culture largely determines how much risk members of an organization will take.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Theodore and Janice have formed TJ Soft, an entrepreneurial venture to develop games and other kinds of software for consumers.Theodore feels that success depends on the decisions that he and Janice make in the near future with respect to personnel.If they hire the "right" people, Theodore thinks, the company will be successful.Which view of management does Theodore espouse?

Accepted Answer

A) the symbolic view of management, because success rides on the decisions of the managers 
B) the symbolic view of management, because success rides on external factors-whom Theodore and Janice hire from the outside world 
C) the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on the skills of the workers 
D) the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on the decisions of the managers 
A) the symbolic view of management, because success rides on the decisions of the managers 
B) the symbolic view of management, because success rides on external factors-whom Theodore and Janice hire from the outside world 
C) the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on the skills of the workers 
D) the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on the decisions of the managers

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) attitudes about taking risks 
B) aggressiveness and competitiveness 
C) purchasing policies 
D) attention to detail 
A) attitudes about taking risks 
B) aggressiveness and competitiveness 
C) purchasing policies 
D) attention to detail

Question 11

Which of the following identifies one reason why managers should NOT put time into managing stakeholder relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) Managing stakeholder relationships can lead to less predictability of environmental changes. 
B) Managing stakeholder relationships can lead to more predictability of environmental changes. 
C) Managing stakeholder relationships can lead to innovations. 
D) Managing stakeholder relationships can lead to increased trust among stakeholders. 
A) Managing stakeholder relationships can lead to less predictability of environmental changes. 
B) Managing stakeholder relationships can lead to more predictability of environmental changes. 
C) Managing stakeholder relationships can lead to innovations. 
D) Managing stakeholder relationships can lead to increased trust among stakeholders.

Question 12

The CEO of a major corporation experiences emotional problems and is prescribed antidepressants by his psychiatrist.The medication has been shown in studies to "cloud judgment." Which of the following do the CEO's stakeholders have the most legitimate right to demand?

Accepted Answer

A) that the CEO resign from his position 
B) that the CEO appoint a colleague to share his leadership position and keep an eye on him 
C) that the CEO curtail his use of the medication 
D) that the CEO be tested to see if his judgment is impaired 
A) that the CEO resign from his position 
B) that the CEO appoint a colleague to share his leadership position and keep an eye on him 
C) that the CEO curtail his use of the medication 
D) that the CEO be tested to see if his judgment is impaired

Question 13

Which of the following is not involved with the demograpic component of an organization's external environment?

Accepted Answer

A) values 
B) gender 
C) race 
D) income 
A) values 
B) gender 
C) race 
D) income

Question 14

The quarterback of a football team assumes a largely symbolic role for his team because his performance largely determines the outcome of the game.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Experts believe that the U.S.economy should have no trouble getting back to "business as usual" when the current recession ends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Theodore and Janice have formed TJ Soft, an entrepreneurial venture to develop games and other kinds of software for consumers.Janice loves the company but feels that the economy is too slow to expect any kind of overwhelming success at this point in time.For now, Janice just wants the company to survive.In a few years the company perhaps can look forward to true success.Which view of management does Janice espouse?

Accepted Answer

A) the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on external factors such as the economy 
B) the symbolic view of management, because success rides on external factors such as the economy 
C) the symbolic view of management, because success rides on internal factors such as the judgment of Theodore and Janice 
D) the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on internal factors such as the judgment of Theodore and Janice 
A) the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on external factors such as the economy 
B) the symbolic view of management, because success rides on external factors such as the economy 
C) the symbolic view of management, because success rides on internal factors such as the judgment of Theodore and Janice 
D) the omnipotent view of management, because success rides on internal factors such as the judgment of Theodore and Janice

Question 17

The components of an organization's external environment include a technological component and a political component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is a ritual like the "Passing of the Pillars" meant to convey to company employees?

Accepted Answer

A) The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to tell the recipient that company loyalty is more important than any other thing. 
B) The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant simply as an amusement to keep employees loose and flexible. 
C) The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to tell employees that they need to think "outside the box." 
D) The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to give the recipient a sense of belonging and identity. 
A) The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to tell the recipient that company loyalty is more important than any other thing. 
B) The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant simply as an amusement to keep employees loose and flexible. 
C) The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to tell employees that they need to think "outside the box." 
D) The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to give the recipient a sense of belonging and identity.

Question 19

At Cranium, a Seattle board game company, the term chiff reminds employees to be innovative in everything they do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A software company innovates constantly to keep up with new rivals that are constantly appearing on the scene.The software industry itself has an enormous number of players to deal with that includes retailers, online distributors, educational institutions, and government agencies.Where does the company belong on the uncertainty matrix?

Accepted Answer

A) Cell 1 
B) Cell 2 
C) Cell 3 
D) Cell 4 
A) Cell 1 
B) Cell 2 
C) Cell 3 
D) Cell 4

Which of the following is an internal stakeholder for the newspaper, The Daily Recorder?

The business world cannot count on regulation to reform the economy.

The corporate model of ownership and organization originated in the United States.

What did the volcanic eruption in Iceland illustrate?

Which of the following statements about organizational culture is correct?

In a short essay, describe the parameters in an environmental uncertainty matrix.

How employees dress has nothing to do with an organization's culture.

Organizational culture largely determines how much risk members of an organization will take.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of organizational culture?

Which of the following identifies one reason why managers should NOT put time into managing stakeholder relationships?

The CEO of a major corporation experiences emotional problems and is prescribed antidepressants by his psychiatrist.The medication has been shown in studies to "cloud judgment." Which of the following do the CEO's stakeholders have the most legitimate right to demand?

Which of the following is not involved with the demograpic component of an organization's external environment?

The quarterback of a football team assumes a largely symbolic role for his team because his performance largely determines the outcome of the game.

Experts believe that the U.S.economy should have no trouble getting back to "business as usual" when the current recession ends.

The components of an organization's external environment include a technological component and a political component.

What is a ritual like the "Passing of the Pillars" meant to convey to company employees?

At Cranium, a Seattle board game company, the term chiff reminds employees to be innovative in everything they do.

Managers and Management

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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Exam 2: The Management Environment

Which of the following is an internal stakeholder for the newspaper, The Daily Recorder?

The business world cannot count on regulation to reform the economy.

The corporate model of ownership and organization originated in the United States.

What did the volcanic eruption in Iceland illustrate?

Which of the following statements about organizational culture is correct?

In a short essay, describe the parameters in an environmental uncertainty matrix.

How employees dress has nothing to do with an organization's culture.

Organizational culture largely determines how much risk members of an organization will take.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of organizational culture?

Which of the following identifies one reason why managers should NOT put time into managing stakeholder relationships?

The CEO of a major corporation experiences emotional problems and is prescribed antidepressants by his psychiatrist.The medication has been shown in studies to "cloud judgment." Which of the following do the CEO's stakeholders have the most legitimate right to demand?

Which of the following is not involved with the demograpic component of an organization's external environment?

The quarterback of a football team assumes a largely symbolic role for his team because his performance largely determines the outcome of the game.

Experts believe that the U.S.economy should have no trouble getting back to "business as usual" when the current recession ends.

The components of an organization's external environment include a technological component and a political component.

What is a ritual like the "Passing of the Pillars" meant to convey to company employees?

At Cranium, a Seattle board game company, the term chiff reminds employees to be innovative in everything they do.

Managers and Management

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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