Question 1

Which of the following is the most likely demographic prediction for the future, based on recent analysis of birth rates?

Accepted Answer

A) India will be the oldest country by the year 2020. 
B) By 2050, China will have more people aged 85 and older than the rest of the world combined. 
C) More than 80 per cent of babies being born worldwide are from Africa and Asia 
D) By 2050, the number of individuals over age 65 will average less than 3 per cent per country. 
A) India will be the oldest country by the year 2020. 
B) By 2050, China will have more people aged 85 and older than the rest of the world combined. 
C) More than 80 per cent of babies being born worldwide are from Africa and Asia 
D) By 2050, the number of individuals over age 65 will average less than 3 per cent per country. C

Question 2

Urbanisation in developing countries led to reduced rural population.This is an example of a change in the specific environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Environmental uncertainty is affected by environmental complexity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which term is often associated with an organisation's specific environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Stakeholders 
B) Socialism 
C) Technology 
D) Race 
A) Stakeholders 
B) Socialism 
C) Technology 
D) Race

Question 5

The business school has several common meeting rooms, with whiteboards and easy-to-move chairs and tables, so that faculty members who wish to have joint meetings can do so easily.This fact supports the culture through _________.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic positioning 
B) material symbols 
C) rituals 
D) structure 
A) strategic positioning 
B) material symbols 
C) rituals 
D) structure

Question 6

An organisation's office layout, furnishings and dress code represents the organisation's culture through _________.

Accepted Answer

A) shared language and understanding 
B) organisational stories and narratives 
C) material symbols or artefacts 
D) corporate rituals 
A) shared language and understanding 
B) organisational stories and narratives 
C) material symbols or artefacts 
D) corporate rituals

Question 7

Competition is only against organisations in the same industry, offering the same products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which cultural dimension relates to altruism?

Accepted Answer

A) Quantity versus quality of life 
B) Assertiveness 
C) Uncertainty avoidance 
D) Individualism/collectivism 
A) Quantity versus quality of life 
B) Assertiveness 
C) Uncertainty avoidance 
D) Individualism/collectivism

Question 9

In a dynamic environment, managers need to delay responses until stability is reached.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the organisation's stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

The organisation's stakeholders, or the

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an interest group?

Accepted Answer

A) The Australian Medical Association 
B) The Australian Workers' Union 
C) The Australian Taxation Office 
D) The Australian Federal Police 
A) The Australian Medical Association 
B) The Australian Workers' Union 
C) The Australian Taxation Office 
D) The Australian Federal Police

Question 12

Define workplace diversity and explain three ways people may be similar to and different from one another in a workforce.

Accepted Answer

Workforce diversity refers to ways in wh

Question 13

In Russia, Jana found that people tended to show great deference towards their superiors.When meeting with one higher-up, she noticed that the local managers seemed to exhibit extremely obsequious behaviour.How would you characterise this trait?

Accepted Answer

A) High power distance 
B) Low power distance. 
C) High uncertainty avoidance 
D) Future oriented 
A) High power distance 
B) Low power distance. 
C) High uncertainty avoidance 
D) Future oriented

Question 14

Unions are employee associations that negotiate pay and conditions with employers on behalf of their members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are the risks of a strategic partnership?

Accepted Answer

A) Strategic partners can influence government agencies in ways that are adverse to the organisation 
B) Strategic partnerships increase the costs of labour, because collaboration is very expensive 
C) Strategic partners can use the knowledge gained by the partnership and become competitive rivals 
D) There are no risks in strategic partnerships 
A) Strategic partners can influence government agencies in ways that are adverse to the organisation 
B) Strategic partnerships increase the costs of labour, because collaboration is very expensive 
C) Strategic partners can use the knowledge gained by the partnership and become competitive rivals 
D) There are no risks in strategic partnerships

Question 16

If TJ Soft considers operating in China as well, why is it important for them to establish contacts with the government?

Accepted Answer

A) Because China has stable governments. 
B) Because the Chinese government does not approve software games. 
C) Because the government in China is responsible for software development. 
D) Because China is mainly a socialist economy, where the government plans all economic activities. 
A) Because China has stable governments. 
B) Because the Chinese government does not approve software games. 
C) Because the government in China is responsible for software development. 
D) Because China is mainly a socialist economy, where the government plans all economic activities.

Question 17

An organisation's culture usually reflects the vision of its _________.

Accepted Answer

A) founders 
B) stakeholders 
C) unions 
D) managers 
A) founders 
B) stakeholders 
C) unions 
D) managers

Question 18

Organisational culture is a form of control of employee behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_________ is a cultural dimension measured by Hofstede in which people are encouraged to identify with a group within a society.

Accepted Answer

A) Individualism/collectivism 
B) In-group collectivism 
C) Gender differentiation 
D) Performance orientation 
A) Individualism/collectivism 
B) In-group collectivism 
C) Gender differentiation 
D) Performance orientation

Question 20

Describe the technological dimension of the organisation's external environment.

Accepted Answer

The technological dimension of the gener

Which of the following is the most likely demographic prediction for the future, based on recent analysis of birth rates?

Urbanisation in developing countries led to reduced rural population.This is an example of a change in the specific environment.

Environmental uncertainty is affected by environmental complexity.

Which term is often associated with an organisation's specific environment?

The business school has several common meeting rooms, with whiteboards and easy-to-move chairs and tables, so that faculty members who wish to have joint meetings can do so easily.This fact supports the culture through _________.

An organisation's office layout, furnishings and dress code represents the organisation's culture through _________.

Competition is only against organisations in the same industry, offering the same products and services.

Which cultural dimension relates to altruism?

In a dynamic environment, managers need to delay responses until stability is reached.

Describe the organisation's stakeholders.

Which of the following is an example of an interest group?

Define workplace diversity and explain three ways people may be similar to and different from one another in a workforce.

In Russia, Jana found that people tended to show great deference towards their superiors.When meeting with one higher-up, she noticed that the local managers seemed to exhibit extremely obsequious behaviour.How would you characterise this trait?

Unions are employee associations that negotiate pay and conditions with employers on behalf of their members.

What are the risks of a strategic partnership?

If TJ Soft considers operating in China as well, why is it important for them to establish contacts with the government?

An organisation's culture usually reflects the vision of its _________.

Organisational culture is a form of control of employee behaviours.

_________ is a cultural dimension measured by Hofstede in which people are encouraged to identify with a group within a society.

Describe the technological dimension of the organisation's external environment.

Managers and Management

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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Exam 2: The Managerial Environment

Which of the following is the most likely demographic prediction for the future, based on recent analysis of birth rates?

Urbanisation in developing countries led to reduced rural population.This is an example of a change in the specific environment.

Environmental uncertainty is affected by environmental complexity.

Which term is often associated with an organisation's specific environment?

The business school has several common meeting rooms, with whiteboards and easy-to-move chairs and tables, so that faculty members who wish to have joint meetings can do so easily.This fact supports the culture through _________.

An organisation's office layout, furnishings and dress code represents the organisation's culture through _________.

Competition is only against organisations in the same industry, offering the same products and services.

Which cultural dimension relates to altruism?

In a dynamic environment, managers need to delay responses until stability is reached.

Describe the organisation's stakeholders.

Which of the following is an example of an interest group?

Define workplace diversity and explain three ways people may be similar to and different from one another in a workforce.

In Russia, Jana found that people tended to show great deference towards their superiors.When meeting with one higher-up, she noticed that the local managers seemed to exhibit extremely obsequious behaviour.How would you characterise this trait?

Unions are employee associations that negotiate pay and conditions with employers on behalf of their members.

What are the risks of a strategic partnership?

If TJ Soft considers operating in China as well, why is it important for them to establish contacts with the government?

An organisation's culture usually reflects the vision of its _________.

Organisational culture is a form of control of employee behaviours.

_________ is a cultural dimension measured by Hofstede in which people are encouraged to identify with a group within a society.

Describe the technological dimension of the organisation's external environment.

Managers and Management

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Filters