Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an argument against the idea that companies should be socially responsible?

Accepted Answer

A) costs 
B) too much power 
C) violation of profit maximization 
D) public expectations 
A) costs 
B) too much power 
C) violation of profit maximization 
D) public expectations

Question 2

Workforce diversity will be significantly affected in the next decade by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increases in the teen worker population 
B) the aging of the U.S. population 
C) increases in the U.S. divorce rate 
D) increases in U.S. birthrates 
A) increases in the teen worker population 
B) the aging of the U.S. population 
C) increases in the U.S. divorce rate 
D) increases in U.S. birthrates

Question 3

Which of the following best summarizes Blake Mycoskie's business philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A) A business should be ethical but not socially responsible. 
B) A business should be socially responsible but not ethical. 
C) A business should be both ethical and socially responsible. 
D) A business should not worry about being either ethical or socially responsible. 
A) A business should be ethical but not socially responsible. 
B) A business should be socially responsible but not ethical. 
C) A business should be both ethical and socially responsible. 
D) A business should not worry about being either ethical or socially responsible.

Question 4

In a short essay, discuss how telecommuting capabilities have changed the manager's job.

Accepted Answer

Historically, the work site was located

Question 5

The strength of global supply chains is clearly illustrated by their response to such events as unrest in the Middle East or an earthquake in Japan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Workplace diversity focuses on the differences between people, but not their similarities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In most cases, organizations that have managers who behave ethically tend to have ________.

Accepted Answer

A) more productive employees 
B) more ethical employees 
C) less ethical employees 
D) employees who are no more or less ethical than average 
A) more productive employees 
B) more ethical employees 
C) less ethical employees 
D) employees who are no more or less ethical than average

Question 8

A theory of justice view of ethics focuses on individual liberties and privileges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which kind of discrimination is allowed under federal law?

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination against gays and lesbians 
B) discrimination against Muslims 
C) discrimination against people from the Middle East 
D) discrimination against women or men 
A) discrimination against gays and lesbians 
B) discrimination against Muslims 
C) discrimination against people from the Middle East 
D) discrimination against women or men

Question 10

Cultures with a high assertiveness rating tend to have people who are timid and shy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a country with a low uncertainty avoidance, people cope with uncertainty ________.

Accepted Answer

A) by following rules and depending on social institutions 
B) by making new rules 
C) largely without rules or strong social institutions 
D) by looking to the religious teachings 
A) by following rules and depending on social institutions 
B) by making new rules 
C) largely without rules or strong social institutions 
D) by looking to the religious teachings

Question 12

Any action that is illegal is unethical and any action that is legal is ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A society with high uncertainty avoidance relies on rules and trusts its social institutions to deal with an uncertain future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Software Entrepreneurial Venture (Scenario)
Theodore and James have formed TJ Soft, an entrepreneurial venture to develop games and other kinds of software for consumers. Their company, which includes TJ Soft stores, is looking for opportunities in the future that include international operations.
-A game company in Thailand wants TJ Soft to join it and work together to create a new game that bears the brand name of both companies.What would be an appropriate approach for this venture?

Accepted Answer

A) global strategic alliance 
B) licensing agreement 
C) joint venture 
D) franchise 
A) global strategic alliance 
B) licensing agreement 
C) joint venture 
D) franchise

Question 15

French organizations have a very different view of status than American organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ is an attribute that describes how materialistic a society is.

Accepted Answer

A) Power distance 
B) Quality of life 
C) Quantity of life 
D) Individualism 
A) Power distance 
B) Quality of life 
C) Quantity of life 
D) Individualism

Question 17

An organization that hires employees from other countries but does not obtain financing from a foreign source cannot be considered global.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Managers hire contingent workers because they are ________ than permanent workers.

Accepted Answer

A) more loyal 
B) more productive 
C) more flexible 
D) less costly 
A) more loyal 
B) more productive 
C) more flexible 
D) less costly

Question 19

Of the approaches to pursuing international markets, developing a ________ involves the greatest commitment and risk.

Accepted Answer

A) franchise 
B) joint venture 
C) strategic alliance 
D) foreign subsidiary 
A) franchise 
B) joint venture 
C) strategic alliance 
D) foreign subsidiary

Question 20

Licensing and franchising typically follow the export-import phase of globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT an argument against the idea that companies should be socially responsible?

Workforce diversity will be significantly affected in the next decade by ________.

Which of the following best summarizes Blake Mycoskie's business philosophy?

In a short essay, discuss how telecommuting capabilities have changed the manager's job.

The strength of global supply chains is clearly illustrated by their response to such events as unrest in the Middle East or an earthquake in Japan.

Workplace diversity focuses on the differences between people, but not their similarities.

In most cases, organizations that have managers who behave ethically tend to have ________.

A theory of justice view of ethics focuses on individual liberties and privileges.

Which kind of discrimination is allowed under federal law?

Cultures with a high assertiveness rating tend to have people who are timid and shy.

In a country with a low uncertainty avoidance, people cope with uncertainty ________.

Any action that is illegal is unethical and any action that is legal is ethical.

A society with high uncertainty avoidance relies on rules and trusts its social institutions to deal with an uncertain future.

French organizations have a very different view of status than American organizations.

________ is an attribute that describes how materialistic a society is.

An organization that hires employees from other countries but does not obtain financing from a foreign source cannot be considered global.

Managers hire contingent workers because they are ________ than permanent workers.

Of the approaches to pursuing international markets, developing a ________ involves the greatest commitment and risk.

Licensing and franchising typically follow the export-import phase of globalization.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

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 3: Integrative Managerial Issues

Which of the following is NOT an argument against the idea that companies should be socially responsible?

Workforce diversity will be significantly affected in the next decade by ________.

Which of the following best summarizes Blake Mycoskie's business philosophy?

In a short essay, discuss how telecommuting capabilities have changed the manager's job.

The strength of global supply chains is clearly illustrated by their response to such events as unrest in the Middle East or an earthquake in Japan.

Workplace diversity focuses on the differences between people, but not their similarities.

In most cases, organizations that have managers who behave ethically tend to have ________.

A theory of justice view of ethics focuses on individual liberties and privileges.

Which kind of discrimination is allowed under federal law?

Cultures with a high assertiveness rating tend to have people who are timid and shy.

In a country with a low uncertainty avoidance, people cope with uncertainty ________.

Any action that is illegal is unethical and any action that is legal is ethical.

A society with high uncertainty avoidance relies on rules and trusts its social institutions to deal with an uncertain future.

French organizations have a very different view of status than American organizations.

________ is an attribute that describes how materialistic a society is.

An organization that hires employees from other countries but does not obtain financing from a foreign source cannot be considered global.

Managers hire contingent workers because they are ________ than permanent workers.

Of the approaches to pursuing international markets, developing a ________ involves the greatest commitment and risk.

Licensing and franchising typically follow the export-import phase of globalization.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

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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