Question 1

________ is a cultural dimension measured by Hofstede in which people identify strongly with a group within a society.

Accepted Answer

A) Power distance 
B) Collectivism 
C) Individualism 
D) Uncertainty avoidance 
A) Power distance 
B) Collectivism 
C) Individualism 
D) Uncertainty avoidance

Question 2

The classical view of social responsibility is that a for-profit organization's responsibility is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) to help as many people as possible 
B) to maximize both profits and the general welfare 
C) to maximize profits only 
D) to maximize opportunity for all 
A) to help as many people as possible 
B) to maximize both profits and the general welfare 
C) to maximize profits only 
D) to maximize opportunity for all

Question 3

A good example of social responsiveness is a company whose managers conduct business in an ethical way and strictly follows all local laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a short essay, define parochialism and explain why it can be a problem for U.S.managers.

Accepted Answer

Parochialism is the process of viewing t

Question 5

In a short essay, describe the steps a company takes in going global.

Accepted Answer

The first step in going global is some s

Question 6

Which of the following identifies the most important reason for Deutsche Telekom's decision to increase its percentage of female managers?

Accepted Answer

A) to remedy women for injustices suffered 
B) to improve the company image 
C) to make the company operate better 
D) to avoid lawsuits 
A) to remedy women for injustices suffered 
B) to improve the company image 
C) to make the company operate better 
D) to avoid lawsuits

Question 7

Managers should expect contingent workers and core employees to be equally committed to the organization's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to Hofstede, countries such as Singapore and Japan are more collectivist than the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Long-term stability and the long-term ability to make profits is an argument for social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

________ is a cultural dimension measured by Hofstede in which people identify strongly with a group within a society.

The classical view of social responsibility is that a for-profit organization's responsibility is ________.

A good example of social responsiveness is a company whose managers conduct business in an ethical way and strictly follows all local laws.

In a short essay, define parochialism and explain why it can be a problem for U.S.managers.

In a short essay, describe the steps a company takes in going global.

Which of the following identifies the most important reason for Deutsche Telekom's decision to increase its percentage of female managers?

Managers should expect contingent workers and core employees to be equally committed to the organization's goals.

According to Hofstede, countries such as Singapore and Japan are more collectivist than the United States.

Long-term stability and the long-term ability to make profits is an argument for social responsibility.

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

________ is a cultural dimension measured by Hofstede in which people identify strongly with a group within a society.

The classical view of social responsibility is that a for-profit organization's responsibility is ________.

A good example of social responsiveness is a company whose managers conduct business in an ethical way and strictly follows all local laws.

In a short essay, define parochialism and explain why it can be a problem for U.S.managers.

In a short essay, describe the steps a company takes in going global.

Which of the following identifies the most important reason for Deutsche Telekom's decision to increase its percentage of female managers?

Managers should expect contingent workers and core employees to be equally committed to the organization's goals.

According to Hofstede, countries such as Singapore and Japan are more collectivist than the United States.

Long-term stability and the long-term ability to make profits is an argument for social responsibility.

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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