Exam 4: Managing in the Global Environment

Global Blenders sells goods and services that other companies offer but does not provide any organization with the input resources needed to produce goods and services. Based on this information, we can thus say that Global Blenders is a ________.

In the context of task environment, write a brief note on competitors.

Customers are the most important group in the success of any company. Discuss the various types of customers that exist for Dell Computer and discuss how Dell needs to respond differently to the needs of its different customer groups if it is to be successful.

Low levels of unemployment and falling interest rates give people less money to spend.

If a society values the group more than the individual, and believes that people should be judged by the quality of their contribution to the group instead of their individual achievement, then the society is said to value ________.

By fully utilizing its employees' skills and knowledge, Pelican Gadgets is making more effective use of organizational resources than do its competitors. It is thus increasing ________.

Caltronix helps Gen Marco sell Marco washing machines. Caltronix does not use the machines. Which of the following describes either company correctly?

Explain briefly a task environment. What effect does it have on managers?

If established organizations enjoy significant brand loyalty, a new entrant will ________.

The population of the United States is shifting from the Northeast to the Southwest. This is an example of which type of force in the general environment?

The wide-ranging global, economic, technological, sociocultural, and political forces that affect the organization and its task environment is the ________ environment.

Which of the following statements best defines uncertainty avoidance?

Which two countries generally tend to act as achievement-oriented nations and less as nurturing-oriented?

An organization's suppliers can have an important impact on the success of the organization. Discuss the various types of suppliers for Dell Computers and explain why these suppliers are important to success.

In a fast-developing country the government uses taxation and programs to improve the welfare of the least fortunate. This country is an example of low power distance because ________.

In the context of social norms, the customs and practices related to correct dress and social manners are known as ________.

A government imposes tariffs on imports to protect its industries and workers from inflation.

Which of the following statements accurately defines brand loyalty?

In a society, the unwritten rules of conduct that state how people should act in particular situations in that society are known as ________.

Cost advantages associated with large operations are called economies of scale.