Question 1

Which of the following is true of folkways?

Accepted Answer

A)  They bring about serious retribution when violated. 
B)  They are the norms upon which fundamental laws are based. 
C)  They concern the routine social conventions of everyday life. 
D)  They do not differ between societies. 
E)  They are central to the functioning of society. 
A)  They bring about serious retribution when violated. 
B)  They are the norms upon which fundamental laws are based. 
C)  They concern the routine social conventions of everyday life. 
D)  They do not differ between societies. 
E)  They are central to the functioning of society. C

Question 2

Nadine belongs to an egalitarian society, one in which few distinctions are made between individuals and groups. Her society is low on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural diversity. 
B)  gender equality 
C)  national culture 
D)  social stratification 
E)  cultural pluralism 
A)  cultural diversity. 
B)  gender equality 
C)  national culture 
D)  social stratification 
E)  cultural pluralism D

Question 3

Unlike previous generations, salespeople today can work from home offices, communicate with colleagues in different parts of the world almost instantly, and commute electronically to work. This flexibility is due to changes in_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic forces 
B)  political forces 
C)  demographic forces 
D)  technological forces 
E)  sociocultural forces 
A)  economic forces 
B)  political forces 
C)  demographic forces 
D)  technological forces 
E)  sociocultural forces D

Question 4

Economic forces are outcomes of changes in, or changing attitudes toward, the characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation, and social class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Greg belongs to a society which makes very few distinctions between people and groups. This is reflected in his company, Sonata DCM, the managers of which represent several different classes and cultures. The society to which he belongs is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  low on cultural diversity 
B)  low on social stratification 
C)  high on economic inequality 
D)  high on race-discrimination 
E)  low on cultural pluralism 
A)  low on cultural diversity 
B)  low on social stratification 
C)  high on economic inequality 
D)  high on race-discrimination 
E)  low on cultural pluralism

Question 6

Inflation is an example of a(n) _____ force in an organization's environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  economic 
C)  demographic 
D)  ergonomic 
E)  legal 
A)  social 
B)  economic 
C)  demographic 
D)  ergonomic 
E)  legal

Question 7

Discuss the four principal forms of capital that flow between countries.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:i) Human capita

Question 8

Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is characteristic of societies with low power distance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large inequalities between different classes in society are allowed to develop. 
B)  The government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality. 
C)  Inequalities in the well-being of individuals are due to their birth and heritage. 
D)  Inequalities in the power system are put down to individuals' physical and mental capabilities. 
E)  The law reinforces the social and economic inequalities between different classes in society. 
A)  Large inequalities between different classes in society are allowed to develop. 
B)  The government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality. 
C)  Inequalities in the well-being of individuals are due to their birth and heritage. 
D)  Inequalities in the power system are put down to individuals' physical and mental capabilities. 
E)  The law reinforces the social and economic inequalities between different classes in society.

Question 9

Global outsourcing has grown enormously to take advantage of differences in the cost and quality of resources available in different countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Define tariffs and discuss the consequences of both increasing and removing import-tariffs.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:A tariff is a t

Question 11

Potential competitors are organizations that are not presently in a task environment but have the resources to enter if they so choose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define globalization and explain why the global market is becoming more open.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:The most import

Question 13

_____ capital flows through the processes of overseas investment, credit, lending, and aid.

Accepted Answer

A)  Human 
B)  Technological 
C)  Political 
D)  Resource 
E)  Financial 
A)  Human 
B)  Technological 
C)  Political 
D)  Resource 
E)  Financial

Question 14

Which of the following is true of political capital?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the flow of people around the world through immigration, migration, and emigration. 
B)  It is the flow of natural resources, parts, and components between companies and countries. 
C)  It is the flow of information and data across the world through the social media. 
D)  It is the flow of money across world markets through overseas investment, credit, lending, and aid. 
E)  It is the flow of power and influence around the world using diplomacy, persuasion, aggression, and force of arms. 
A)  It is the flow of people around the world through immigration, migration, and emigration. 
B)  It is the flow of natural resources, parts, and components between companies and countries. 
C)  It is the flow of information and data across the world through the social media. 
D)  It is the flow of money across world markets through overseas investment, credit, lending, and aid. 
E)  It is the flow of power and influence around the world using diplomacy, persuasion, aggression, and force of arms.

Question 15

The more difficult it is to enter the task environment:

Accepted Answer

A)  the easier it is to keep prices high. 
B)  the lower is the barrier to entry. 
C)  the harder it is to obtain customers. 
D)  the more competitors an organization faces. 
E)  the less expensive it is to enter the industry. 
A)  the easier it is to keep prices high. 
B)  the lower is the barrier to entry. 
C)  the harder it is to obtain customers. 
D)  the more competitors an organization faces. 
E)  the less expensive it is to enter the industry.

Question 16

Max belongs to a society which is rigid and skeptical about people whose behaviors or beliefs differ from the norm. His society also values warm, personal relationships over success and performance. According to Hofstede's model of national culture, which of the following is true of his society?

Accepted Answer

A)  His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has an achievement orientation. 
B)  His society is high on uncertainty avoidance and has a nurturing orientation. 
C)  His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has a performance orientation. 
D)  His society is high on uncertainty avoidance and has an achievement orientation. 
E)  His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has a nurturing orientation. 
A)  His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has an achievement orientation. 
B)  His society is high on uncertainty avoidance and has a nurturing orientation. 
C)  His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has a performance orientation. 
D)  His society is high on uncertainty avoidance and has an achievement orientation. 
E)  His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has a nurturing orientation.

Question 17

Which of the following is the result of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalization weakens cultural barriers and reduces dissimilarities between nations. 
B)  Globalization prevents the economic systems of different countries from merging with each other. 
C)  Globalization decreases the interconnectedness of the world's markets and businesses. 
D)  Globalization decreases organizational efficiency and effectiveness. 
E)  Globalization hinders the flow of financial and resource capital between countries. 
A)  Globalization weakens cultural barriers and reduces dissimilarities between nations. 
B)  Globalization prevents the economic systems of different countries from merging with each other. 
C)  Globalization decreases the interconnectedness of the world's markets and businesses. 
D)  Globalization decreases organizational efficiency and effectiveness. 
E)  Globalization hinders the flow of financial and resource capital between countries.

Question 18

Jay's Furniture Factory gets its raw material from the local timber yard. The timber yard acts as Jay's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitor 
B)  distributor 
C)  retailer 
D)  supplier 
E)  consumer 
A)  competitor 
B)  distributor 
C)  retailer 
D)  supplier 
E)  consumer

Question 19

An organization that is not presently in a task environment but has the resources to enter if it so chooses is called a potential _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  supplier 
B)  competitor 
C)  distributor 
D)  processor 
E)  consumer 
A)  supplier 
B)  competitor 
C)  distributor 
D)  processor 
E)  consumer

Question 20

Forces in the general environment do not require continuous monitoring because they do not affect ongoing decision making and planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is true of folkways?

Nadine belongs to an egalitarian society, one in which few distinctions are made between individuals and groups. Her society is low on _____.

Unlike previous generations, salespeople today can work from home offices, communicate with colleagues in different parts of the world almost instantly, and commute electronically to work. This flexibility is due to changes in_____.

Economic forces are outcomes of changes in, or changing attitudes toward, the characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation, and social class.

Greg belongs to a society which makes very few distinctions between people and groups. This is reflected in his company, Sonata DCM, the managers of which represent several different classes and cultures. The society to which he belongs is _____.

Inflation is an example of a(n) _____ force in an organization's environment.

Discuss the four principal forms of capital that flow between countries.

Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is characteristic of societies with low power distance?

Global outsourcing has grown enormously to take advantage of differences in the cost and quality of resources available in different countries.

Define tariffs and discuss the consequences of both increasing and removing import-tariffs.

Potential competitors are organizations that are not presently in a task environment but have the resources to enter if they so choose.

Define globalization and explain why the global market is becoming more open.

_____ capital flows through the processes of overseas investment, credit, lending, and aid.

Which of the following is true of political capital?

The more difficult it is to enter the task environment:

Max belongs to a society which is rigid and skeptical about people whose behaviors or beliefs differ from the norm. His society also values warm, personal relationships over success and performance. According to Hofstede's model of national culture, which of the following is true of his society?

Which of the following is the result of globalization?

Jay's Furniture Factory gets its raw material from the local timber yard. The timber yard acts as Jay's _____.

An organization that is not presently in a task environment but has the resources to enter if it so chooses is called a potential _____.

Forces in the general environment do not require continuous monitoring because they do not affect ongoing decision making and planning.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Exam 6: Managing in the Global Environment

Which of the following is true of folkways?

Nadine belongs to an egalitarian society, one in which few distinctions are made between individuals and groups. Her society is low on _____.

Unlike previous generations, salespeople today can work from home offices, communicate with colleagues in different parts of the world almost instantly, and commute electronically to work. This flexibility is due to changes in_____.

Economic forces are outcomes of changes in, or changing attitudes toward, the characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation, and social class.

Greg belongs to a society which makes very few distinctions between people and groups. This is reflected in his company, Sonata DCM, the managers of which represent several different classes and cultures. The society to which he belongs is _____.

Inflation is an example of a(n) _____ force in an organization's environment.

Discuss the four principal forms of capital that flow between countries.

Which of the following, according to Hofstede, is characteristic of societies with low power distance?

Global outsourcing has grown enormously to take advantage of differences in the cost and quality of resources available in different countries.

Define tariffs and discuss the consequences of both increasing and removing import-tariffs.

Potential competitors are organizations that are not presently in a task environment but have the resources to enter if they so choose.

Define globalization and explain why the global market is becoming more open.

_____ capital flows through the processes of overseas investment, credit, lending, and aid.

Which of the following is true of political capital?

The more difficult it is to enter the task environment:

Max belongs to a society which is rigid and skeptical about people whose behaviors or beliefs differ from the norm. His society also values warm, personal relationships over success and performance. According to Hofstede's model of national culture, which of the following is true of his society?

Which of the following is the result of globalization?

Jay's Furniture Factory gets its raw material from the local timber yard. The timber yard acts as Jay's _____.

An organization that is not presently in a task environment but has the resources to enter if it so chooses is called a potential _____.

Forces in the general environment do not require continuous monitoring because they do not affect ongoing decision making and planning.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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