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

In the corporate world,a social network is made up of individuals who share aan ______________ and other interests.

According to Fayol,_____________ refers to the environment and materials as well as to the policies and rules of an organization.

Should an employer establish rules,procedures and social norms to help their employees deal with uncertainty? In countries where uncertainty avoidance is high,like Brazil and Switzerland,the answer is yes.People in such societies want strict rules,laws and policies to eliminate or control the unexpected.Hard;Comprehension

In some countries,it is considered rude to say "no".

The line of authority is the _____________ from top management to lowest ranks.

Early views of management were heavily oriented toward efficiency,at the expense of attention to the manager-as-leader.

What does mobile connectivity mean to the work place?

Hierarchy in an organization is necessary for:

Companies use social networking systems internally to help their employees identify new ideas.

How are companies applying online the social networking model?

Many companies that are not virtual use the principles of a virtual organization as:

China and Singapore are countries with __________ future orientation.

Virtual companies present special leadership challenges because:

______________ reflects the extent to which the less powerful members of institutions and organizations expect and accept that power is distributed unequally.

______________ is leading to failing crops,rising sea levels,shortages of drinking water,and increasing death tolls from outbreaks of disease like malaria and dengue fever.

Why is the MIT-based Vehicle Design Summit virtual? The MIT-based Vehicle Design Summit is virtual so students from around the world can participate.The goal is to make a low-cost,200-mpg four-seater for the Indian market.Medium;Comprehension

________________ refers to the extent to which people act predominantly as a member of a life-long group or organization.

In a learning organization,sharing ____________ throughout the organization is the way to make everyone a smart,contributing member.

As a leader,you are a __________ in the organization,setting the tone not just for what gets done but how it gets done.

The penetration of mobile phones is changing the way we do business because: