Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) Customs 
B) Folkways 
C) Mores 
D) Collectivism 
E) Values 
A) Customs 
B) Folkways 
C) Mores 
D) Collectivism 
E) Values

Question 2

After WWII,advanced Western industrial countries have accepted the principle that free trade,rather than tariff barriers,was the best way to foster a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Healthy domestic economy 
B) Import tariff 
C) Low unemployment rate 
D) Healthy domestic economy and low unemployment 
E) Healthy domestic economy,low unemployment and import tariff 
A) Healthy domestic economy 
B) Import tariff 
C) Low unemployment rate 
D) Healthy domestic economy and low unemployment 
E) Healthy domestic economy,low unemployment and import tariff

Question 3

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 4

The setup of "free-trade areas" increases the prices of manufactured products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

National culture is the traditional system of relationships established between people and groups in a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A new McDonald's fast food restaurant opens just down the street from Bubba's Burger Bar.This is an example of an impact on Bubba's Burger Bar's:

Accepted Answer

A) General environment 
B) Task environment 
C) Economic environment 
D) Legal environment 
E) Political environment 
A) General environment 
B) Task environment 
C) Economic environment 
D) Legal environment 
E) Political environment

Question 7

Discuss the forces in the global environment.

Accepted Answer

The task environment is the set of force

Question 8

eBay enjoys significant brand loyalty.New online auction companies will find it
difficult and costly to obtain a share of the market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Global outsourcing has been reduced significantly due to national differences in the cost and quality of resources such as labor or raw materials that can significantly increase manufacturing costs or decrease product quality or reliability.

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 is(are)known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Sociocultural forces 
B) Economies of scale 
C) The national culture 
D) The task environment 
E) The general environment 
A) Sociocultural forces 
B) Economies of scale 
C) The national culture 
D) The task environment 
E) The general environment

Question 11

In general,the impact of technological forces on organizations has declined in the last decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The norms of a society are written rules of codes of conduct that tell people how they are supposed to act in given situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the major reasons why Japanese and American management practices differ is that Japanese culture values collectivism and U.S.culture values individualism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The task environment contains the forces that have the most long term and indirect effect on managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A society that highly values persistence in attempting to achieve goals is said to have:

Accepted Answer

A) Low power distance 
B) High power distance 
C) Long-term orientation 
D) Short-term orientation 
E) Uncertainty avoidance 
A) Low power distance 
B) High power distance 
C) Long-term orientation 
D) Short-term orientation 
E) Uncertainty avoidance

Question 16

Define tariffs and justify their removal.

Accepted Answer

A tariff is a tax that a government impo

Question 17

The suppliers,customers,and competitors that affect the organization's ability to obtain its inputs and to sell its outputs are known as the task environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a government imposes a tariff on imports,it is attempting to protect its industries and workers from competition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the five dimensions of Hofstede's model of national culture.

Accepted Answer

The five dimensions include in

Question 20

The tariff barriers among the governments of developed countries declined from over 40% in 1948 to about 20% today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

After WWII,advanced Western industrial countries have accepted the principle that free trade,rather than tariff barriers,was the best way to foster a(n):

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

The setup of "free-trade areas" increases the prices of manufactured products.

National culture is the traditional system of relationships established between people and groups in a society.

A new McDonald's fast food restaurant opens just down the street from Bubba's Burger Bar.This is an example of an impact on Bubba's Burger Bar's:

Discuss the forces in the global environment.

eBay enjoys significant brand loyalty.New online auction companies will find it difficult and costly to obtain a share of the market.

Global outsourcing has been reduced significantly due to national differences in the cost and quality of resources such as labor or raw materials that can significantly increase manufacturing costs or decrease product quality or reliability.

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

In general,the impact of technological forces on organizations has declined in the last decade.

The norms of a society are written rules of codes of conduct that tell people how they are supposed to act in given situations.

One of the major reasons why Japanese and American management practices differ is that Japanese culture values collectivism and U.S.culture values individualism.

The task environment contains the forces that have the most long term and indirect effect on managers.

A society that highly values persistence in attempting to achieve goals is said to have:

Define tariffs and justify their removal.

The suppliers,customers,and competitors that affect the organization's ability to obtain its inputs and to sell its outputs are known as the task environment.

When a government imposes a tariff on imports,it is attempting to protect its industries and workers from competition.

Discuss the five dimensions of Hofstede's model of national culture.

The tariff barriers among the governments of developed countries declined from over 40% in 1948 to about 20% today.

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Exam 6: Managing in the Global Environment

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

After WWII,advanced Western industrial countries have accepted the principle that free trade,rather than tariff barriers,was the best way to foster a(n):

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

The setup of "free-trade areas" increases the prices of manufactured products.

National culture is the traditional system of relationships established between people and groups in a society.

A new McDonald's fast food restaurant opens just down the street from Bubba's Burger Bar.This is an example of an impact on Bubba's Burger Bar's:

Discuss the forces in the global environment.

eBay enjoys significant brand loyalty.New online auction companies will find it difficult and costly to obtain a share of the market.

Global outsourcing has been reduced significantly due to national differences in the cost and quality of resources such as labor or raw materials that can significantly increase manufacturing costs or decrease product quality or reliability.

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

In general,the impact of technological forces on organizations has declined in the last decade.

The norms of a society are written rules of codes of conduct that tell people how they are supposed to act in given situations.

One of the major reasons why Japanese and American management practices differ is that Japanese culture values collectivism and U.S.culture values individualism.

The task environment contains the forces that have the most long term and indirect effect on managers.

A society that highly values persistence in attempting to achieve goals is said to have:

Define tariffs and justify their removal.

The suppliers,customers,and competitors that affect the organization's ability to obtain its inputs and to sell its outputs are known as the task environment.

When a government imposes a tariff on imports,it is attempting to protect its industries and workers from competition.

Discuss the five dimensions of Hofstede's model of national culture.

The tariff barriers among the governments of developed countries declined from over 40% in 1948 to about 20% today.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

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 Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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