Question 1

Today,global exchanges are becoming so complex that some companies specialize solely for managing other companies' global supply chains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

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.

Accepted Answer

Dell's customers can be segmented into several groups:(1)individuals for home use; (2)small companies; (3)large companies; (4)government agencies; (5)educational institutions.
Changes in the number and types of customers or in customers' taste and needs result in opportunities and threats.An organization's success depends on its response to customers.For Dell Computer,which is a part of the PC industry,customers are demanding thinner computers,better graphics and speed,and increased wireless and Internet connections-and lower prices,and PC companies must respond to the changing types and needs of customers.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Organizations that are not currently selling goods in a particular task environment but which could choose to enter this environment if they wanted to are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  suppliers. 
B)  potential competitors. 
C)  potential distributors. 
D)  competitors. 
E)  distributors. 
A)  suppliers. 
B)  potential competitors. 
C)  potential distributors. 
D)  competitors. 
E)  distributors.

Question 5

An organization's competitors are those organizations that try to sell their goods to the same customers to whom the organization is trying to sell its goods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When a company contracts with suppliers in other countries to make the various inputs that go into its products or to assemble the final products to reduce costs,_________________ occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  inverted sourcing 
B)  power distance 
C)  global outsourcing 
D)  shared services 
E)  global downsizing 
A)  inverted sourcing 
B)  power distance 
C)  global outsourcing 
D)  shared services 
E)  global downsizing

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Poor economic conditions make environments more complex,and managers' jobs become more difficult and demanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Societies that are low on uncertainty avoidance,such as Japan,are skeptical about people whose behaviors differ from the established norm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For the typical manager,opportunities and threats that result from changes in the task environment are more difficult to identify than events in the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

An organization's task environment is th

Question 12

Organizations that help other organizations to sell their goods and services are known as suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Factors that make it difficult and costly for a company to enter a particular task environment or industry (is)are ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  political forces 
B)  barriers to entry 
C)  demographic forces 
D)  barriers to exit 
E)  power distance 
A)  political forces 
B)  barriers to entry 
C)  demographic forces 
D)  barriers to exit 
E)  power distance

Question 14

In societies that have high power distance,the gap between the rich and the poor gradually grows smaller.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The combination of equipment and skills that a manager uses in the production and distribution of goods is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  economies of scale. 
B)  inflation. 
C)  competitive advantage. 
D)  technology. 
E)  the general environment. 
A)  economies of scale. 
B)  inflation. 
C)  competitive advantage. 
D)  technology. 
E)  the general environment.

Question 16

What do economic forces include? How do they affect the general environment of the organization? What are the challenges that they present to managers?

Accepted Answer

Economic forces include interest rates,i

Question 17

Karen,an executive at Brandon's Department Store,finds that the median age of the population in the chain's region is increasing by about three years every decade.This is an example of which type of force in the general environment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality and improve the welfare of the least fortunate in ________________ countries.

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 19

A society that stresses "living for the moment" is said to have:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following statements best defines uncertainty avoidance?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the degree to which societies accept the idea that inequalities in the power and well-being of their citizens are due to differences in individuals' physical and intellectual capabilities and heritage. 
B)  It is a worldview that values subordination of the individual to the goals of the group and adherence to the principle that people should be judged by their contribution to the group. 
C)  It is the unwritten,informal codes of conduct that prescribe appropriate behavior in particular situations and are considered important by most members of a group or organization. 
D)  It is the degree to which societies value diversity and tolerate differences in personal beliefs and actions. 
E)  It is the flow of power and influence around the world using diplomacy,persuasion,aggression,and force of arms to protect the right or access of a country,world region,or political bloc to the other forms of capital. 
A)  It is the degree to which societies accept the idea that inequalities in the power and well-being of their citizens are due to differences in individuals' physical and intellectual capabilities and heritage. 
B)  It is a worldview that values subordination of the individual to the goals of the group and adherence to the principle that people should be judged by their contribution to the group. 
C)  It is the unwritten,informal codes of conduct that prescribe appropriate behavior in particular situations and are considered important by most members of a group or organization. 
D)  It is the degree to which societies value diversity and tolerate differences in personal beliefs and actions. 
E)  It is the flow of power and influence around the world using diplomacy,persuasion,aggression,and force of arms to protect the right or access of a country,world region,or political bloc to the other forms of capital.

Today,global exchanges are becoming so complex that some companies specialize solely for managing other companies' global supply chains.

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.

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

Organizations that are not currently selling goods in a particular task environment but which could choose to enter this environment if they wanted to are known as:

An organization's competitors are those organizations that try to sell their goods to the same customers to whom the organization is trying to sell its goods.

When a company contracts with suppliers in other countries to make the various inputs that go into its products or to assemble the final products to reduce costs,_________________ occurs.

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

Poor economic conditions make environments more complex,and managers' jobs become more difficult and demanding.

Societies that are low on uncertainty avoidance,such as Japan,are skeptical about people whose behaviors differ from the established norm.

For the typical manager,opportunities and threats that result from changes in the task environment are more difficult to identify than events in the general environment.

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

Organizations that help other organizations to sell their goods and services are known as suppliers.

Factors that make it difficult and costly for a company to enter a particular task environment or industry (is)are ______________.

In societies that have high power distance,the gap between the rich and the poor gradually grows smaller.

The combination of equipment and skills that a manager uses in the production and distribution of goods is known as:

What do economic forces include? How do they affect the general environment of the organization? What are the challenges that they present to managers?

Karen,an executive at Brandon's Department Store,finds that the median age of the population in the chain's region is increasing by about three years every decade.This is an example of which type of force in the general environment?

The government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality and improve the welfare of the least fortunate in ________________ countries.

A society that stresses "living for the moment" is said to have:

Which of the following statements best defines uncertainty avoidance?

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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

Today,global exchanges are becoming so complex that some companies specialize solely for managing other companies' global supply chains.

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.

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

Organizations that are not currently selling goods in a particular task environment but which could choose to enter this environment if they wanted to are known as:

An organization's competitors are those organizations that try to sell their goods to the same customers to whom the organization is trying to sell its goods.

When a company contracts with suppliers in other countries to make the various inputs that go into its products or to assemble the final products to reduce costs,_________________ occurs.

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

Poor economic conditions make environments more complex,and managers' jobs become more difficult and demanding.

Societies that are low on uncertainty avoidance,such as Japan,are skeptical about people whose behaviors differ from the established norm.

For the typical manager,opportunities and threats that result from changes in the task environment are more difficult to identify than events in the general environment.

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

Organizations that help other organizations to sell their goods and services are known as suppliers.

Factors that make it difficult and costly for a company to enter a particular task environment or industry (is)are ______________.

In societies that have high power distance,the gap between the rich and the poor gradually grows smaller.

The combination of equipment and skills that a manager uses in the production and distribution of goods is known as:

What do economic forces include? How do they affect the general environment of the organization? What are the challenges that they present to managers?

Karen,an executive at Brandon's Department Store,finds that the median age of the population in the chain's region is increasing by about three years every decade.This is an example of which type of force in the general environment?

The government uses taxation and social welfare programs to reduce inequality and improve the welfare of the least fortunate in ________________ countries.

A society that stresses "living for the moment" is said to have:

Which of the following statements best defines uncertainty avoidance?

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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