Question 1

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 2

In the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),what percentage of the tariffs on the goods traded between Mexico,Canada,and the United States were to be abolished by the year 2004?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  70 percent 
D)  90 percent 
E)  99 percent 
A)  30 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  70 percent 
D)  90 percent 
E)  99 percent

Question 3

The ability of employees to work by telecommuting is an example of a change in the demographic environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The cost advantages that are associated with large operations are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  brand loyalty. 
B)  power distance. 
C)  boundary spanning. 
D)  gatekeeping functions. 
E)  economies of scale. 
A)  brand loyalty. 
B)  power distance. 
C)  boundary spanning. 
D)  gatekeeping functions. 
E)  economies of scale.

Question 5

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 6

When new competitors enter an industry,prices in the industry typically increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The society of the nation of Atlantis has commonly accepted laws against driving while intoxicated.This is an example of which type of norm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mores 
B)  Sanctions 
C)  Folkways 
D)  Rituals 
E)  Ceremonies 
A)  Mores 
B)  Sanctions 
C)  Folkways 
D)  Rituals 
E)  Ceremonies

Question 8

In the context of norms,in a society,the customs for correct dress and social manners are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  symbols. 
B)  artifacts. 
C)  values. 
D)  folkways. 
E)  rites. 
A)  symbols. 
B)  artifacts. 
C)  values. 
D)  folkways. 
E)  rites.

Question 9

All societies are substantially the same in social structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The collection of values that a society considers important and the norms of behavior that are approved by the society are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural forces. 
B)  economies of scale. 
C)  the national culture. 
D)  the task environment. 
E)  demographic forces. 
A)  sociocultural forces. 
B)  economies of scale. 
C)  the national culture. 
D)  the task environment. 
E)  demographic forces.

Question 11

The greater the economies of scale of existing organizations,the lower are the barriers to entry for new competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are technological forces? Explain their implications for managers and organizations.

Accepted Answer

Technological forces are outcomes of cha

Question 13

Heartz Ltd. ,provides Glayton Technologies with input resources that it needs to produce its products.In this context,which of the following categories does Heartz Ltd. ,belong to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suppliers 
B)  Competitors 
C)  Distributors 
D)  Customers 
E)  Wholesalers 
A)  Suppliers 
B)  Competitors 
C)  Distributors 
D)  Customers 
E)  Wholesalers

Question 14

List and explain the principal forms of capital flow between countries.

Accepted Answer

There are four principal forms of capita

Question 15

FTAA is seen as a stepping-stone toward establishing the CAFTA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Decentralization may help an organization respond effectively to local conditions,but may eventually harm the organization's performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the context of the global general environment,which of the following accurately defines economic forces?

Accepted Answer

A)  They refer to the situation in an economy in which the distribution of resources among the people is considered fair. 
B)  They refer to pressure emanating from the social structure of a country or society or from the national culture. 
C)  They refer to the factors impacting the process of predicting the movements of the economy. 
D)  They are the interest rates,inflation,unemployment,economic growth,and other factors that affect the general health and well-being of a nation. 
E)  They are policies,decisions,or events that produce a microeconomic effect on commerce,employment,or incomes. 
A)  They refer to the situation in an economy in which the distribution of resources among the people is considered fair. 
B)  They refer to pressure emanating from the social structure of a country or society or from the national culture. 
C)  They refer to the factors impacting the process of predicting the movements of the economy. 
D)  They are the interest rates,inflation,unemployment,economic growth,and other factors that affect the general health and well-being of a nation. 
E)  They are policies,decisions,or events that produce a microeconomic effect on commerce,employment,or incomes.

Question 18

Companies from the nation of Atlantis are more efficient in the production of certain types of apparel,while companies from the U.S.are more efficient in the production of certain types of computers.Which economic theory predicts that capital would move to Atlantis and be invested there to produce apparel,while capital from around the world would flow to the United States and be invested in its innovative computer software companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  GATT 
B)  NAFTA 
C)  The free-trade doctrine 
D)  Collectivism 
E)  Individualism 
A)  GATT 
B)  NAFTA 
C)  The free-trade doctrine 
D)  Collectivism 
E)  Individualism

Question 19

With Dell Computer,the actions of suppliers,distributors,customers,and competitors affect their managers' ability to obtain resources and dispose of outputs,and thus,have a significant impact on ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the legal environment 
B)  the political environment 
C)  short-term decision making 
D)  demographics 
E)  the sociocultural environment 
A)  the legal environment 
B)  the political environment 
C)  short-term decision making 
D)  demographics 
E)  the sociocultural environment

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

In the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),what percentage of the tariffs on the goods traded between Mexico,Canada,and the United States were to be abolished by the year 2004?

The ability of employees to work by telecommuting is an example of a change in the demographic environment.

The cost advantages that are associated with large operations are known as:

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:

When new competitors enter an industry,prices in the industry typically increase.

The society of the nation of Atlantis has commonly accepted laws against driving while intoxicated.This is an example of which type of norm?

In the context of norms,in a society,the customs for correct dress and social manners are known as:

All societies are substantially the same in social structure.

The collection of values that a society considers important and the norms of behavior that are approved by the society are known as:

The greater the economies of scale of existing organizations,the lower are the barriers to entry for new competitors.

What are technological forces? Explain their implications for managers and organizations.

Heartz Ltd. ,provides Glayton Technologies with input resources that it needs to produce its products.In this context,which of the following categories does Heartz Ltd. ,belong to?

List and explain the principal forms of capital flow between countries.

FTAA is seen as a stepping-stone toward establishing the CAFTA.

Decentralization may help an organization respond effectively to local conditions,but may eventually harm the organization's performance.

In the context of the global general environment,which of the following accurately defines economic forces?

With Dell Computer,the actions of suppliers,distributors,customers,and competitors affect their managers' ability to obtain resources and dispose of outputs,and thus,have a significant impact on ______________.

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

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Exam 4: Managing in the Global Environment

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

In the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),what percentage of the tariffs on the goods traded between Mexico,Canada,and the United States were to be abolished by the year 2004?

The ability of employees to work by telecommuting is an example of a change in the demographic environment.

The cost advantages that are associated with large operations are known as:

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:

When new competitors enter an industry,prices in the industry typically increase.

The society of the nation of Atlantis has commonly accepted laws against driving while intoxicated.This is an example of which type of norm?

In the context of norms,in a society,the customs for correct dress and social manners are known as:

All societies are substantially the same in social structure.

The collection of values that a society considers important and the norms of behavior that are approved by the society are known as:

The greater the economies of scale of existing organizations,the lower are the barriers to entry for new competitors.

What are technological forces? Explain their implications for managers and organizations.

Heartz Ltd. ,provides Glayton Technologies with input resources that it needs to produce its products.In this context,which of the following categories does Heartz Ltd. ,belong to?

List and explain the principal forms of capital flow between countries.

FTAA is seen as a stepping-stone toward establishing the CAFTA.

Decentralization may help an organization respond effectively to local conditions,but may eventually harm the organization's performance.

In the context of the global general environment,which of the following accurately defines economic forces?

With Dell Computer,the actions of suppliers,distributors,customers,and competitors affect their managers' ability to obtain resources and dispose of outputs,and thus,have a significant impact on ______________.

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

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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