Question 1

Nations forming political unions that allow free exchange of resources and capital is an example of the political and legal forces in the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A supplier's bargaining position is especially strong when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the input supplied has multiple sources and channels of distribution. 
B)  the input supplied has inexpensive and easily available substitutes. 
C)  the input supplied is a fundamental component of the organization's product. 
D)  the input supplied is found freely and can be accessed by people with little effort. 
E)  the input supplied is not protected by any patent. 
A)  the input supplied has multiple sources and channels of distribution. 
B)  the input supplied has inexpensive and easily available substitutes. 
C)  the input supplied is a fundamental component of the organization's product. 
D)  the input supplied is found freely and can be accessed by people with little effort. 
E)  the input supplied is not protected by any patent. C

Question 3

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 capital 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 capital 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. E

Question 4

The aging of the population of a country is an example of a demographic force that affects organizations in the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Republic of Karibo has been losing capital steadily over the last five years. As a result of this:

Accepted Answer

A)  its rate of unemployment has decreased. 
B)  the standard of living has fallen. 
C)  the impact of the recession has lessened. 
D)  the gap between the rich and poor has narrowed. 
E)  its economy has stabilized. 
A)  its rate of unemployment has decreased. 
B)  the standard of living has fallen. 
C)  the impact of the recession has lessened. 
D)  the gap between the rich and poor has narrowed. 
E)  its economy has stabilized.

Question 6

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 7

Opportunities and threats that result from changes in the task environment are easier to identify and respond to than events in the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A high level of rivalry typically results in price competition that increases existing prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ refers to customers' preference for the products of organizations currently in the task environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brand recognition 
B)  Brand positioning 
C)  Brand loyalty 
D)  Brand saturation 
E)  Brand awareness 
A)  Brand recognition 
B)  Brand positioning 
C)  Brand loyalty 
D)  Brand saturation 
E)  Brand awareness

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following can be defined as the set of values and the norms of behavior which are approved or sanctioned by a particular society?

Accepted Answer

A)  National culture 
B)  Social stratification 
C)  Cultural pluralism 
D)  Organizational culture 
E)  Social structure 
A)  National culture 
B)  Social stratification 
C)  Cultural pluralism 
D)  Organizational culture 
E)  Social structure

Question 12

_____ 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 13

Which of the following contributed to the lowering of barriers caused by distance and cultural differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  The imposition of government-enforced tariffs on imports 
B)  The development of communication and transportation technology 
C)  The rejection of the free-trade doctrine 
D)  The imposition of government-enforced tariffs on exports 
E)  The restrictions placed on the flow of capital between nations 
A)  The imposition of government-enforced tariffs on imports 
B)  The development of communication and transportation technology 
C)  The rejection of the free-trade doctrine 
D)  The imposition of government-enforced tariffs on exports 
E)  The restrictions placed on the flow of capital between nations

Question 14

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 15

Jeremy has a personal library with over 5,000 novels of various genres-most of them bought from Benison's Bookhouse. He is an example of Benison Bookhouse's _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The flow of capital around the world has helped establish an open global environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Hofstede, individualist societies:

Accepted Answer

A)  value societal welfare over that of individual members of society. 
B)  value personal freedom, personal success, and self-expression. 
C)  emphasize subordination of the individual to the goals of the group. 
D)  emphasize conformity to group norms and strong identification with the group. 
E)  require individuals to put the needs of the group before their own. 
A)  value societal welfare over that of individual members of society. 
B)  value personal freedom, personal success, and self-expression. 
C)  emphasize subordination of the individual to the goals of the group. 
D)  emphasize conformity to group norms and strong identification with the group. 
E)  require individuals to put the needs of the group before their own.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about mores?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not bring about serious retribution when violated. 
B)  They are often enacted into laws. 
C)  They are identical across all societies. 
D)  They concern routine social conventions of everyday life. 
E)  They comprise the body of folklore handed down over generations. 
A)  They do not bring about serious retribution when violated. 
B)  They are often enacted into laws. 
C)  They are identical across all societies. 
D)  They concern routine social conventions of everyday life. 
E)  They comprise the body of folklore handed down over generations.

Question 19

Economic forces affect the general health and well-being of a country or world region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Norms that are considered to be central to the functioning of society and to social life are called folkways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Nations forming political unions that allow free exchange of resources and capital is an example of the political and legal forces in the environment.

A supplier's bargaining position is especially strong when:

Which of the following is true of political capital?

The aging of the population of a country is an example of a demographic force that affects organizations in the country.

The Republic of Karibo has been losing capital steadily over the last five years. As a result of this:

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 _____.

Opportunities and threats that result from changes in the task environment are easier to identify and respond to than events in the general environment.

A high level of rivalry typically results in price competition that increases existing prices.

_____ refers to customers' preference for the products of organizations currently in the task environment.

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

Which of the following can be defined as the set of values and the norms of behavior which are approved or sanctioned by a particular society?

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

Which of the following contributed to the lowering of barriers caused by distance and cultural differences?

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.

Jeremy has a personal library with over 5,000 novels of various genres-most of them bought from Benison's Bookhouse. He is an example of Benison Bookhouse's _____.

The flow of capital around the world has helped establish an open global environment.

According to Hofstede, individualist societies:

Which of the following is true about mores?

Economic forces affect the general health and well-being of a country or world region.

Norms that are considered to be central to the functioning of society and to social life are called folkways.

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Exam 6: Managing in the Global Environment

Nations forming political unions that allow free exchange of resources and capital is an example of the political and legal forces in the environment.

A supplier's bargaining position is especially strong when:

Which of the following is true of political capital?

The aging of the population of a country is an example of a demographic force that affects organizations in the country.

The Republic of Karibo has been losing capital steadily over the last five years. As a result of this:

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 _____.

Opportunities and threats that result from changes in the task environment are easier to identify and respond to than events in the general environment.

A high level of rivalry typically results in price competition that increases existing prices.

_____ refers to customers' preference for the products of organizations currently in the task environment.

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

Which of the following can be defined as the set of values and the norms of behavior which are approved or sanctioned by a particular society?

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

Which of the following contributed to the lowering of barriers caused by distance and cultural differences?

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.

Jeremy has a personal library with over 5,000 novels of various genres-most of them bought from Benison's Bookhouse. He is an example of Benison Bookhouse's _____.

The flow of capital around the world has helped establish an open global environment.

According to Hofstede, individualist societies:

Which of the following is true about mores?

Economic forces affect the general health and well-being of a country or world region.

Norms that are considered to be central to the functioning of society and to social life are called folkways.

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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