Question 1

A profession's code of ethics becomes a standard against which members can measure themselves in the absence of internalized standards.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The glass ceiling is the degree to which a culture tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In societies with low power distance, bosses are afforded more authority, which is seldom bypassed, titles are used, and formality is the rule.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In countries with a high power distance, _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​formality is the rule 
B) titles are not used​ 
C) people trust one another​ 
D) employees judge each other on a basis of equality​ 
A) ​formality is the rule 
B) titles are not used​ 
C) people trust one another​ 
D) employees judge each other on a basis of equality​

Question 5

Diversity has garnered increasing attention in recent years largely because:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​understanding diversity results in more profits. 
B) the global viewpoint supersedes national issues.​ 
C) of guanxi, the Chinese practice of building networks for social exchange.​ 
D) of demographic changes in the working population.​ 
A) ​understanding diversity results in more profits. 
B) the global viewpoint supersedes national issues.​ 
C) of guanxi, the Chinese practice of building networks for social exchange.​ 
D) of demographic changes in the working population.​

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of corporate social responsibility?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Organizations are not obliged to behave ethically in their social environment. 
B) Ethical conduct at the organizational level can translate into social responsibility at the individual level.​ 
C) Multiple stakeholders expect organizations to engage in communally accountable actions.​ 
D) Firms that are seen as socially responsible do not have a competitive advantage.​ 
A) ​Organizations are not obliged to behave ethically in their social environment. 
B) Ethical conduct at the organizational level can translate into social responsibility at the individual level.​ 
C) Multiple stakeholders expect organizations to engage in communally accountable actions.​ 
D) Firms that are seen as socially responsible do not have a competitive advantage.​

Question 7

In the context of valuing diversity, which of the following is a difference between prejudice and discrimination?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Prejudice is a cultural orientation in which people belong to loose social frameworks, whereas discrimination is a cultural orientation in which individuals belong to tightly knit social frameworks. 
B) Prejudice relates to the acceptance of the unequal distribution of power, whereas discrimination relates to the tolerance of ambiguity and uncertainty.​ 
C) Prejudice emphasizes results of behavior, whereas discrimination emphasizes the character of an individual.​ 
D) Prejudice is an attitude, whereas discrimination describes behavior.​ 
A) ​Prejudice is a cultural orientation in which people belong to loose social frameworks, whereas discrimination is a cultural orientation in which individuals belong to tightly knit social frameworks. 
B) Prejudice relates to the acceptance of the unequal distribution of power, whereas discrimination relates to the tolerance of ambiguity and uncertainty.​ 
C) Prejudice emphasizes results of behavior, whereas discrimination emphasizes the character of an individual.​ 
D) Prejudice is an attitude, whereas discrimination describes behavior.​

Question 8

_____ is the degree to which a culture accepts unequal distribution of power.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Glass ceiling 
B) Uncertainty avoidance​ 
C) Power norms​ 
D) Power distance​ 
A) ​Glass ceiling 
B) Uncertainty avoidance​ 
C) Power norms​ 
D) Power distance​

Question 9

In corporations that shatter the glass ceiling, upper managers demonstrate support for the advancement of women.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ethical theories help us understand, evaluate, and classify moral arguments.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ includes crude comments or sexual jokes and behaviors that convey hostility toward a particular gender.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Gender coercion 
B) Sexual exploitation​ 
C) Gender harassment​ 
D) Sexual abuse​ 
A) ​Gender coercion 
B) Sexual exploitation​ 
C) Gender harassment​ 
D) Sexual abuse​

Question 12

Which of the following is a major challenge that managers must overcome to remain competitive?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Globalizing their firm's operations 
B) ​Managing a person's finances and daily activities 
C) ​Managing a uniform workforce 
D) ​Anticipating changes in foreign currency valuations 
A) ​Globalizing their firm's operations 
B) ​Managing a person's finances and daily activities 
C) ​Managing a uniform workforce 
D) ​Anticipating changes in foreign currency valuations

Question 13

_____ is a cultural orientation in which individuals belong to tightly knit social frameworks and depend strongly on extended families or clans.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Collectivism 
B) Individualism​ 
C) Communitarianism​ 
D) Socialism​ 
A) ​Collectivism 
B) Individualism​ 
C) Communitarianism​ 
D) Socialism​

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of cultural relativism?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​People should not be allowed to pursue what is in their economic self-interest. 
B) Local standards guide ethical behavior.​ 
C) Good is the ultimate moral value.​ 
D) Good consequences do not always follow right actions.​ 
A) ​People should not be allowed to pursue what is in their economic self-interest. 
B) Local standards guide ethical behavior.​ 
C) Good is the ultimate moral value.​ 
D) Good consequences do not always follow right actions.​

Question 15

Sexual coercion includes crude comments or behaviors that convey hostility toward a particular gender.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A profession's code of ethics becomes a standard against which members can measure themselves in the absence of internalized standards.

The glass ceiling is the degree to which a culture tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty.

In societies with low power distance, bosses are afforded more authority, which is seldom bypassed, titles are used, and formality is the rule.

In countries with a high power distance, _____.

Diversity has garnered increasing attention in recent years largely because:

Which of the following statements is true of corporate social responsibility?

In the context of valuing diversity, which of the following is a difference between prejudice and discrimination?

_____ is the degree to which a culture accepts unequal distribution of power.

In corporations that shatter the glass ceiling, upper managers demonstrate support for the advancement of women.

Ethical theories help us understand, evaluate, and classify moral arguments.

_____ includes crude comments or sexual jokes and behaviors that convey hostility toward a particular gender.

Which of the following is a major challenge that managers must overcome to remain competitive?

_____ is a cultural orientation in which individuals belong to tightly knit social frameworks and depend strongly on extended families or clans.

Which of the following statements is true of cultural relativism?

Sexual coercion includes crude comments or behaviors that convey hostility toward a particular gender.

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Personality, Perception and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

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Exam 2: Challenges for Managers

A profession's code of ethics becomes a standard against which members can measure themselves in the absence of internalized standards.​

The glass ceiling is the degree to which a culture tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty.​

In societies with low power distance, bosses are afforded more authority, which is seldom bypassed, titles are used, and formality is the rule.​

In countries with a high power distance, _____.​

Diversity has garnered increasing attention in recent years largely because:​

Which of the following statements is true of corporate social responsibility?​

In the context of valuing diversity, which of the following is a difference between prejudice and discrimination?​

_____ is the degree to which a culture accepts unequal distribution of power.​

In corporations that shatter the glass ceiling, upper managers demonstrate support for the advancement of women.​

Ethical theories help us understand, evaluate, and classify moral arguments.​

_____ includes crude comments or sexual jokes and behaviors that convey hostility toward a particular gender.​

Which of the following is a major challenge that managers must overcome to remain competitive?​

_____ is a cultural orientation in which individuals belong to tightly knit social frameworks and depend strongly on extended families or clans.​

Which of the following statements is true of cultural relativism?​

Sexual coercion includes crude comments or behaviors that convey hostility toward a particular gender.​

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Personality, Perception and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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A profession's code of ethics becomes a standard against which members can measure themselves in the absence of internalized standards.

The glass ceiling is the degree to which a culture tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty.

In societies with low power distance, bosses are afforded more authority, which is seldom bypassed, titles are used, and formality is the rule.

In countries with a high power distance, _____.

Diversity has garnered increasing attention in recent years largely because:

Which of the following statements is true of corporate social responsibility?

In the context of valuing diversity, which of the following is a difference between prejudice and discrimination?

_____ is the degree to which a culture accepts unequal distribution of power.

In corporations that shatter the glass ceiling, upper managers demonstrate support for the advancement of women.

Ethical theories help us understand, evaluate, and classify moral arguments.

_____ includes crude comments or sexual jokes and behaviors that convey hostility toward a particular gender.

Which of the following is a major challenge that managers must overcome to remain competitive?

_____ is a cultural orientation in which individuals belong to tightly knit social frameworks and depend strongly on extended families or clans.

Which of the following statements is true of cultural relativism?

Sexual coercion includes crude comments or behaviors that convey hostility toward a particular gender.