Question 1

Which of the following is the most likely original source of the school's culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Mr.Adam Brix, a long-time tutor and the school's union representative 
B) Dr.Samantha Alexander, who is in charge of candidate selection 
C) Vice chancellor David Mollbey, who runs the entire university 
D) Professor Erica Dean, the school's first dean 
A) Mr.Adam Brix, a long-time tutor and the school's union representative 
B) Dr.Samantha Alexander, who is in charge of candidate selection 
C) Vice chancellor David Mollbey, who runs the entire university 
D) Professor Erica Dean, the school's first dean

Question 2

In China and Morocco, Jana noticed that it seemed easy to convince people to work together for the good of the group.How would you characterise this trait?

Accepted Answer

A) In-group collectivist 
B) Assertive 
C) Collectivist 
D) Humane 
A) In-group collectivist 
B) Assertive 
C) Collectivist 
D) Humane

Question 3

A company that lives and breathes new product development, and employees' work behaviours support that goal, most likely adopts which one of the following organisational cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Attention to detail 
B) Innovation and risk taking 
C) Stability 
D) Aggressiveness 
A) Attention to detail 
B) Innovation and risk taking 
C) Stability 
D) Aggressiveness

Question 4

The jewellery industry uses mostly precious metals and gemstones, and has many designers.However, the classic designs are the highest selling.The jewellery industry would be _________.

Accepted Answer

A) dynamic and complex 
B) stable and complex 
C) dynamic and simple 
D) stable and simple 
A) dynamic and complex 
B) stable and complex 
C) dynamic and simple 
D) stable and simple

Question 5

Which of the following global factors should TJ Soft consider if they want to set up operations in Israel?

Accepted Answer

A) Global warming 
B) Global financial crisis 
C) Iceland's volcanic eruption 
D) Earthquakes in Southeast Asia 
A) Global warming 
B) Global financial crisis 
C) Iceland's volcanic eruption 
D) Earthquakes in Southeast Asia

Question 6

Technological advancements are part of the organisation's specific environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The sociocultural, technological, economic, political/legal and _________ conditions in which an organisation operates is known as the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) cultural 
B) governmental 
C) value-based 
D) global 
A) cultural 
B) governmental 
C) value-based 
D) global

Question 8

The knowledge involved in transforming raw materials into products or services is part of the organisation's technological dimension of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Interest rates are part of the political dimension of the general environment because they are determined by the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The economic dimension of the general environment is not relevant for not-for-profit organisations because they are not concerned with making profits and operate the same way under all economic conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When does the labour market have a strong influence on the organisation's production capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) When technological advancements are infrequent 
B) With long-term employees only 
C) When demand outstrips supply for employees with a specific skill 
D) When unions are involved 
A) When technological advancements are infrequent 
B) With long-term employees only 
C) When demand outstrips supply for employees with a specific skill 
D) When unions are involved

Question 12

Which statement is correct about environmental complexity?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental complexity increases as resource availability decreases. 
B) Environmental complexity is not dependent on dynamism, but it does depend on environmental uncertainty. 
C) Environmental complexity mainly depends on resource availability. 
D) Environmental complexity is directly related to environmental uncertainty. 
A) Environmental complexity increases as resource availability decreases. 
B) Environmental complexity is not dependent on dynamism, but it does depend on environmental uncertainty. 
C) Environmental complexity mainly depends on resource availability. 
D) Environmental complexity is directly related to environmental uncertainty.

Question 13

The semiconductors industry uses silicon, which comes from sand, as a raw material.This industry would be _________.

Accepted Answer

A) stable and complex 
B) dynamic and simple 
C) dynamic and complex 
D) stable and simple 
A) stable and complex 
B) dynamic and simple 
C) dynamic and complex 
D) stable and simple

Question 14

An organisation's competitors are other organisations only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is correct about a strong organisational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the expectation to look busy, even when you are not. 
B) It is developed through formal training. 
C) It is accepted by most employees. 
D) It makes the integration of new recruits prolonged and difficult. 
A) It is the expectation to look busy, even when you are not. 
B) It is developed through formal training. 
C) It is accepted by most employees. 
D) It makes the integration of new recruits prolonged and difficult.

Question 16

The following are examples of an organisation with a strong culture except _________.

Accepted Answer

A) key values are deeply held by a few key members 
B) strong leaders with a firm sense of direction and purpose 
C) effective communication with all employees regarding policies and organisational issues 
D) lower than average staff turnover rates 
A) key values are deeply held by a few key members 
B) strong leaders with a firm sense of direction and purpose 
C) effective communication with all employees regarding policies and organisational issues 
D) lower than average staff turnover rates

Question 17

An industry is expected to experience increased environmental complexity if _________.

Accepted Answer

A) a critical resource becomes unavailable due to a natural disaster 
B) rigid rules and standards control the industry 
C) the government approves high customs taxes on imported goods 
D) a major producer buys out some of its competitors 
A) a critical resource becomes unavailable due to a natural disaster 
B) rigid rules and standards control the industry 
C) the government approves high customs taxes on imported goods 
D) a major producer buys out some of its competitors

Question 18

The customs, values, attitudes and behaviours in a particular society is known as its _________.

Accepted Answer

A) demographic conditions 
B) cultural characteristics 
C) ethnic dimensions 
D) workforce diversity 
A) demographic conditions 
B) cultural characteristics 
C) ethnic dimensions 
D) workforce diversity

Question 19

Which of the following communicates an organisation's personality?

Accepted Answer

A) Informal rituals 
B) Formal culture meetings 
C) Stories 
D) Artefacts 
A) Informal rituals 
B) Formal culture meetings 
C) Stories 
D) Artefacts

Question 20

Which of the following most accurately reflects the difference between strong cultures and weak cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Strong cultures tend to encourage employee innovation, while weak cultures do not. 
B) Strong cultures have less of an influence on employee behaviour than do weak cultures. 
C) Company values are more deeply held and widely shared in strong cultures than in weak cultures. 
D) Weak cultures are found in most successful organisations, whereas strong cultures are relatively rare. 
A) Strong cultures tend to encourage employee innovation, while weak cultures do not. 
B) Strong cultures have less of an influence on employee behaviour than do weak cultures. 
C) Company values are more deeply held and widely shared in strong cultures than in weak cultures. 
D) Weak cultures are found in most successful organisations, whereas strong cultures are relatively rare.

Which of the following is the most likely original source of the school's culture?

In China and Morocco, Jana noticed that it seemed easy to convince people to work together for the good of the group.How would you characterise this trait?

A company that lives and breathes new product development, and employees' work behaviours support that goal, most likely adopts which one of the following organisational cultures?

The jewellery industry uses mostly precious metals and gemstones, and has many designers.However, the classic designs are the highest selling.The jewellery industry would be _________.

Which of the following global factors should TJ Soft consider if they want to set up operations in Israel?

Technological advancements are part of the organisation's specific environment.

The sociocultural, technological, economic, political/legal and _________ conditions in which an organisation operates is known as the general environment.

The knowledge involved in transforming raw materials into products or services is part of the organisation's technological dimension of the general environment.

Interest rates are part of the political dimension of the general environment because they are determined by the government.

The economic dimension of the general environment is not relevant for not-for-profit organisations because they are not concerned with making profits and operate the same way under all economic conditions.

When does the labour market have a strong influence on the organisation's production capacity?

Which statement is correct about environmental complexity?

The semiconductors industry uses silicon, which comes from sand, as a raw material.This industry would be _________.

An organisation's competitors are other organisations only.

Which of the following statements is correct about a strong organisational culture?

The following are examples of an organisation with a strong culture except _________.

An industry is expected to experience increased environmental complexity if _________.

The customs, values, attitudes and behaviours in a particular society is known as its _________.

Which of the following communicates an organisation's personality?

Which of the following most accurately reflects the difference between strong cultures and weak cultures?

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 original source of the school's culture?

In China and Morocco, Jana noticed that it seemed easy to convince people to work together for the good of the group.How would you characterise this trait?

A company that lives and breathes new product development, and employees' work behaviours support that goal, most likely adopts which one of the following organisational cultures?

The jewellery industry uses mostly precious metals and gemstones, and has many designers.However, the classic designs are the highest selling.The jewellery industry would be _________.

Which of the following global factors should TJ Soft consider if they want to set up operations in Israel?

Technological advancements are part of the organisation's specific environment.

The sociocultural, technological, economic, political/legal and _________ conditions in which an organisation operates is known as the general environment.

The knowledge involved in transforming raw materials into products or services is part of the organisation's technological dimension of the general environment.

Interest rates are part of the political dimension of the general environment because they are determined by the government.

The economic dimension of the general environment is not relevant for not-for-profit organisations because they are not concerned with making profits and operate the same way under all economic conditions.

When does the labour market have a strong influence on the organisation's production capacity?

Which statement is correct about environmental complexity?

The semiconductors industry uses silicon, which comes from sand, as a raw material.This industry would be _________.

An organisation's competitors are other organisations only.

Which of the following statements is correct about a strong organisational culture?

The following are examples of an organisation with a strong culture except _________.

An industry is expected to experience increased environmental complexity if _________.

The customs, values, attitudes and behaviours in a particular society is known as its _________.

Which of the following communicates an organisation's personality?

Which of the following most accurately reflects the difference between strong cultures and weak cultures?

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