Exam 3: History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership

In highly assertive countries,competition between individuals and groups is discouraged.False: In highly assertive countries,competition between individuals and groups is encouraged.Medium;Knowledge

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Who is Henri Fayol and what did he contribute to the field of management?

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Fayol was a French engineer who was able to turn his mining company profitable and then wrote down what he believed saved his company.He developed principles that he thought all organizations should follow if they were to run properly.

What is the purpose of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act? The Sarbanes-Oxley Act sought to reform corporate governance practices in large U.S.public companies.The purpose of the rules is to define a code of ethics as a codification of standards that is reasonably necessary to deter wrongdoing and to promote honest and ethical conduct including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest,compliance with laws,and accountability to adhere to the code.Medium;Knowledge

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act sought to reform corporate governance practices in large U.S.public companies.The purpose of the rules is to define a code of ethics as a codification of standards that is reasonably necessary to deter wrongdoing and to promote honest and ethical conduct including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest,compliance with laws,and accountability to adhere to the code.

People who behave unethically have a character flaw.

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Countries with low gender egalitarianism are male-dominated.

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The most influential of the early principles of management were developed by ______________.

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OhmyNews is a popular newspaper that:

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Leaders of an organization set the moral tone of the organization.

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Explain the multifaceted concept of future orientation.Future orientation is defined as one's expectations and the degree to which one is thoughtful about the future.It is a multifaceted concept that includes planning,realism and a sense of control.Hard;Knowledge

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People in positions of authority in high power distance societies expect obedience.

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Question 10

According to McKinsey's global survey of trends,business executives think that which trend will have the greatest impact on their companies in the next five years?

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The field of transportation and shipping has now required employees to know science and math.

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An organization where employees work remotely,sometimes within the same city,but more often across a country and across national borders is called an __________________.

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What are the steps to ethical decision-making? The first step in the ethical decision-making process is to assess the situation;then identify the stakeholders and consider the situation from their point of view.Consider the alternatives you have available to you and how they affect the stakeholders.They consider how the action makes you feel about yourself.Make a decision after you have considered all of this and finally monitor the outcome.Medium;Comprehension/Knowledge

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What differences might you expect as a manager in a society with low gender egalitarianism?

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An employee should receive orders only from one boss to avoid conflicting instructions is an explanation of Fayol's principle of ______________.

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Why do some companies maintain a physical presence on Facebook?

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Question 17

_______________ wrote the book Passion for Excellence,which placed further emphasis on leadership,innovation,and valuing people.

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Question 18

Global trends affect both the style and the substance of management.

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Question 19

People in high-power distance societies expect:

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In highly assertive countries,competition between individuals and groups is discouraged.False: In highly assertive countries,competition between individuals and groups is encouraged.Medium;Knowledge

Who is Henri Fayol and what did he contribute to the field of management?

People who behave unethically have a character flaw.

Countries with low gender egalitarianism are male-dominated.

The most influential of the early principles of management were developed by ______________.

OhmyNews is a popular newspaper that:

Leaders of an organization set the moral tone of the organization.

Explain the multifaceted concept of future orientation.Future orientation is defined as one's expectations and the degree to which one is thoughtful about the future.It is a multifaceted concept that includes planning,realism and a sense of control.Hard;Knowledge

People in positions of authority in high power distance societies expect obedience.

According to McKinsey's global survey of trends,business executives think that which trend will have the greatest impact on their companies in the next five years?

The field of transportation and shipping has now required employees to know science and math.

An organization where employees work remotely,sometimes within the same city,but more often across a country and across national borders is called an __________________.

What differences might you expect as a manager in a society with low gender egalitarianism?

An employee should receive orders only from one boss to avoid conflicting instructions is an explanation of Fayol's principle of ______________.

Why do some companies maintain a physical presence on Facebook?

_______________ wrote the book Passion for Excellence,which placed further emphasis on leadership,innovation,and valuing people.

Global trends affect both the style and the substance of management.

People in high-power distance societies expect:

Introduction to Principles of Management

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategizing

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Social Networks

Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

Motivating Employees

The Essentials of Control

Strategic Human Resource Management

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