Question 1

The customers,competitors,and the technological,sociocultural,and global forces that affect the organization are known as the task environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism. 
B)  power distance. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  collectivism. 
E)  objectivism. 
A)  individualism. 
B)  power distance. 
C)  uncertainty avoidance. 
D)  collectivism. 
E)  objectivism.

Question 3

In a society,a folkway violation can lead to serious retribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the results of globalization.

Accepted Answer

Globalization is the set of specific and

Question 5

The things that a society considers to be good and right are known as the values of that society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The degree to which people in a society accept the idea that inequalities in the well being of its citizens are due to differences in people's intellectual capabilities is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  referent power. 
B)  absolute power. 
C)  free-market power. 
D)  power distance. 
E)  mixed power. 
A)  referent power. 
B)  absolute power. 
C)  free-market power. 
D)  power distance. 
E)  mixed power.

Question 7

For Dell Computer,the educational institutions that train future Dell employees are its:

Accepted Answer

A)  competitors. 
B)  distributors. 
C)  customers. 
D)  suppliers. 
E)  representatives. 
A)  competitors. 
B)  distributors. 
C)  customers. 
D)  suppliers. 
E)  representatives.

Question 8

In _____ countries,the government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality and improve the welfare of the least fortunate.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-power-distance 
B)  high-power-distance 
C)  long-term orientation 
D)  short-term orientation 
E)  high uncertainty avoidance 
A)  low-power-distance 
B)  high-power-distance 
C)  long-term orientation 
D)  short-term orientation 
E)  high uncertainty avoidance

Question 9

Governments of countries that resort to raising tariff barriers ultimately increase employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political 
B)  Legal 
C)  Sociocultural 
D)  Economic 
E)  Demographic 
A)  Political 
B)  Legal 
C)  Sociocultural 
D)  Economic 
E)  Demographic

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural 
B)  economic 
C)  demographic 
D)  political 
E)  legal 
A)  sociocultural 
B)  economic 
C)  demographic 
D)  political 
E)  legal

Question 12

A society that has a short-term orientation places high value on persistence in the achievement of goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most profit-oriented organizations are threatened during economic downturns,but not-for-profit organizations tend to flourish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A society has a common practice that states that the correct utensils to use at a formal dinner "should begin on the outside and work their way to the inside of the place setting." This is an example of which type of norm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beliefs 
B)  Rites 
C)  Mores 
D)  Values 
E)  Folkways 
A)  Beliefs 
B)  Rites 
C)  Mores 
D)  Values 
E)  Folkways

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

One of the most important forces an orga

Question 16

Societies in which inequalities are allowed to persist over time have low power distance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A supplier's bargaining position is strong when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the input is vital to the organization. 
B)  there are a large number of suppliers as the source of an input. 
C)  the supply is free. 
D)  the supply is not protected by a patent. 
E)  alternate resources can be substituted for their specific supply. 
A)  the input is vital to the organization. 
B)  there are a large number of suppliers as the source of an input. 
C)  the supply is free. 
D)  the supply is not protected by a patent. 
E)  alternate resources can be substituted for their specific supply.

Question 18

An organization's major customer puts pressure on the organization to reduce prices of its products.This is an example of the organization's _____ environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic 
B)  task 
C)  political 
D)  legal 
E)  sociocultural 
A)  demographic 
B)  task 
C)  political 
D)  legal 
E)  sociocultural

Question 19

When workers in a society become wealthy and pass their wealth to their children,thereby increasing the gap between the rich and the poor in that society,the society is said to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  high power distance. 
B)  low individualism. 
C)  low power distance. 
D)  high uncertainty avoidance. 
E)  low uncertainty avoidance. 
A)  high power distance. 
B)  low individualism. 
C)  low power distance. 
D)  high uncertainty avoidance. 
E)  low uncertainty avoidance.

Question 20

Norms that are central to the functioning of a society are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  sanctions. 
B)  folkways. 
C)  mores. 
D)  rituals. 
E)  ceremonies. 
A)  sanctions. 
B)  folkways. 
C)  mores. 
D)  rituals. 
E)  ceremonies.

The customers,competitors,and the technological,sociocultural,and global forces that affect the organization are known as the task environment.

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:

In a society,a folkway violation can lead to serious retribution.

Discuss the results of globalization.

The things that a society considers to be good and right are known as the values of that society.

The degree to which people in a society accept the idea that inequalities in the well being of its citizens are due to differences in people's intellectual capabilities is known as:

For Dell Computer,the educational institutions that train future Dell employees are its:

In _____ countries,the government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality and improve the welfare of the least fortunate.

Governments of countries that resort to raising tariff barriers ultimately increase employment.

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?

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

A society that has a short-term orientation places high value on persistence in the achievement of goals.

Most profit-oriented organizations are threatened during economic downturns,but not-for-profit organizations tend to flourish.

A society has a common practice that states that the correct utensils to use at a formal dinner "should begin on the outside and work their way to the inside of the place setting." This is an example of which type of norm?

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

Societies in which inequalities are allowed to persist over time have low power distance.

A supplier's bargaining position is strong when:

An organization's major customer puts pressure on the organization to reduce prices of its products.This is an example of the organization's _____ environment.

When workers in a society become wealthy and pass their wealth to their children,thereby increasing the gap between the rich and the poor in that society,the society is said to have:

Norms that are central to the functioning of a society are known as:

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Managing Ethics and Diversity

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Leaders and Leadership

Effective Team Management

Building and Managing Human Resources

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Exam 4: Managing in the Global Environment

The customers,competitors,and the technological,sociocultural,and global forces that affect the organization are known as the task environment.

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:

In a society,a folkway violation can lead to serious retribution.

Discuss the results of globalization.

The things that a society considers to be good and right are known as the values of that society.

The degree to which people in a society accept the idea that inequalities in the well being of its citizens are due to differences in people's intellectual capabilities is known as:

For Dell Computer,the educational institutions that train future Dell employees are its:

In _____ countries,the government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality and improve the welfare of the least fortunate.

Governments of countries that resort to raising tariff barriers ultimately increase employment.

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?

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

A society that has a short-term orientation places high value on persistence in the achievement of goals.

Most profit-oriented organizations are threatened during economic downturns,but not-for-profit organizations tend to flourish.

A society has a common practice that states that the correct utensils to use at a formal dinner "should begin on the outside and work their way to the inside of the place setting." This is an example of which type of norm?

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

Societies in which inequalities are allowed to persist over time have low power distance.

A supplier's bargaining position is strong when:

An organization's major customer puts pressure on the organization to reduce prices of its products.This is an example of the organization's _____ environment.

When workers in a society become wealthy and pass their wealth to their children,thereby increasing the gap between the rich and the poor in that society,the society is said to have:

Norms that are central to the functioning of a society are known as:

The Management Process Today

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

Managing Ethics and Diversity

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Leaders and Leadership

Effective Team Management

Building and Managing Human Resources

Communication and Information Technology Management

Operations Management: Managing Vital Operations and Processes

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