Question 1

According to a recent poll, 50 percent of adults feel that economic inequality is not a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Strong organizational culture can eliminate the need for rules and bylaws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  attitudes about taking risks 
B)  aggressiveness and competitiveness 
C)  purchasing policies 
D)  attention to detail 
A)  attitudes about taking risks 
B)  aggressiveness and competitiveness 
C)  purchasing policies 
D)  attention to detail C

Question 4

The CEO of a major corporation experiences emotional problems and makes an appointment to see a psychiatrist. Which of the following has the LEAST legitimate right to be informed about the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the stockholders 
B)  the media 
C)  the CEO's colleagues 
D)  the employees of the CEO's company 
A)  the stockholders 
B)  the media 
C)  the CEO's colleagues 
D)  the employees of the CEO's company

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which corporate cultures are transmitted to employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  stories 
B)  informal rituals 
C)  formal culture meetings 
D)  symbols 
A)  stories 
B)  informal rituals 
C)  formal culture meetings 
D)  symbols

Question 6

Which of the following identifies the best illustration of the phrase "demographics is destiny"?

Accepted Answer

A)  India is experiencing explosive growth partly because its population is growing rapidly. 
B)  India is experiencing poverty because its population is growing rapidly. 
C)  The United States is experiencing slow growth partly because its population is growing rapidly. 
D)  The United States is experiencing healthy growth partly because its population is not growing and people are saving their resources. 
A)  India is experiencing explosive growth partly because its population is growing rapidly. 
B)  India is experiencing poverty because its population is growing rapidly. 
C)  The United States is experiencing slow growth partly because its population is growing rapidly. 
D)  The United States is experiencing healthy growth partly because its population is not growing and people are saving their resources.

Question 7

In a short essay, describe a real or fictional company that exists in cell 1 of the environmental uncertainty matrix.

Accepted Answer

Acme Widgets produces widgets in an indu

Question 8

The CEO of a major corporation experiences emotional problems and is prescribed antidepressants by his psychiatrist. Which of the following do the CEO's stakeholders have the most legitimate right to be informed about?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the medication can impair judgment 
B)  whether the medication is long term or short term 
C)  whether the CEO continues to receive counseling from the psychiatrist 
D)  whether the medication has any side effects 
A)  whether the medication can impair judgment 
B)  whether the medication is long term or short term 
C)  whether the CEO continues to receive counseling from the psychiatrist 
D)  whether the medication has any side effects

Question 9

Which managerial organizing decision is most affected by organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  how much environmental scanning should be done 
B)  how to deal with employee disagreements 
C)  how to structure employee evaluations 
D)  whether workers should work individually or in teams 
A)  how much environmental scanning should be done 
B)  how to deal with employee disagreements 
C)  how to structure employee evaluations 
D)  whether workers should work individually or in teams

Question 10

Experts now agree that the role of government in the U.S. economy will be greatly diminished in the years to come.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Strong cultures make a manager's job easy because all organizational policies, practices, and traditions are provided in writing for easy reference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The culture of an organization is analogous to the ________ of an individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  skills 
B)  personality 
C)  motivation 
D)  ability 
A)  skills 
B)  personality 
C)  motivation 
D)  ability

Question 13

Theodore and Janice have formed TJ Soft, an entrepreneurial venture to develop games and other kinds of software for consumers. Theodore has just gotten wind from a highly reliable source that Congress is likely to take action in the coming year to ban violent games. TJ Soft has several games that could be considered violent. Which component of the external environment will affect TJ Soft the most in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the political/legal component 
B)  the demographic component 
C)  the technological component 
D)  the economic component 
A)  the political/legal component 
B)  the demographic component 
C)  the technological component 
D)  the economic component

Question 14

The external environment of an organization includes factors and forces that can affect how the organization operates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The market crash in 2008 was largely a result of ________ the free market system.

Accepted Answer

A)  newfound confidence in 
B)  indifference toward 
C)  new curiosity in 
D)  an erosion of trust in 
A)  newfound confidence in 
B)  indifference toward 
C)  new curiosity in 
D)  an erosion of trust in

Question 16

In a short essay, give an example of how an organizational story can have an impact on the organization itself.

Accepted Answer

The story of Nike's Bill Bowerman taking

Question 17

What does the story of 3M employee Art Fry inventing the Post-it® note to make church hymns communicate to 3M employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Church is important. 
B)  Creativity is important. 
C)  Workers need to take a day off. 
D)  Workers never stop working. 
A)  Church is important. 
B)  Creativity is important. 
C)  Workers need to take a day off. 
D)  Workers never stop working.

Question 18

Prior to the recent recession that began in 2008, many businesses became highly leveraged, which is another term for a company with a high debt-to-assets ratio.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is a ritual like the "Passing of the Pillars" meant to convey to company employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to tell the recipient that company loyalty is more important than any other thing. 
B)  The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant simply as an amusement to keep employees loose and flexible. 
C)  The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to tell employees that they need to think "outside the box." 
D)  The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to give the recipient a sense of belonging and identity. 
A)  The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to tell the recipient that company loyalty is more important than any other thing. 
B)  The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant simply as an amusement to keep employees loose and flexible. 
C)  The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to tell employees that they need to think "outside the box." 
D)  The "Passing of the Pillars" is meant to give the recipient a sense of belonging and identity.

Question 20

Explain the phrase "demographics is destiny" and give an example of this idea in today's world.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "demographics is destiny" ref

According to a recent poll, 50 percent of adults feel that economic inequality is not a problem.

Strong organizational culture can eliminate the need for rules and bylaws.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of organizational culture?

The CEO of a major corporation experiences emotional problems and makes an appointment to see a psychiatrist. Which of the following has the LEAST legitimate right to be informed about the situation?

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which corporate cultures are transmitted to employees?

Which of the following identifies the best illustration of the phrase "demographics is destiny"?

In a short essay, describe a real or fictional company that exists in cell 1 of the environmental uncertainty matrix.

The CEO of a major corporation experiences emotional problems and is prescribed antidepressants by his psychiatrist. Which of the following do the CEO's stakeholders have the most legitimate right to be informed about?

Which managerial organizing decision is most affected by organizational culture?

Experts now agree that the role of government in the U.S. economy will be greatly diminished in the years to come.

Strong cultures make a manager's job easy because all organizational policies, practices, and traditions are provided in writing for easy reference.

The culture of an organization is analogous to the ________ of an individual.

The external environment of an organization includes factors and forces that can affect how the organization operates.

The market crash in 2008 was largely a result of ________ the free market system.

In a short essay, give an example of how an organizational story can have an impact on the organization itself.

What does the story of 3M employee Art Fry inventing the Post-it® note to make church hymns communicate to 3M employees?

Prior to the recent recession that began in 2008, many businesses became highly leveraged, which is another term for a company with a high debt-to-assets ratio.

What is a ritual like the "Passing of the Pillars" meant to convey to company employees?

Explain the phrase "demographics is destiny" and give an example of this idea in today's world.

Managers and Management

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Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

A Quantitative Module

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

A Career Module

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

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Exam 3: The Management Environment

According to a recent poll, 50 percent of adults feel that economic inequality is not a problem.

Strong organizational culture can eliminate the need for rules and bylaws.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of organizational culture?

The CEO of a major corporation experiences emotional problems and makes an appointment to see a psychiatrist. Which of the following has the LEAST legitimate right to be informed about the situation?

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which corporate cultures are transmitted to employees?

Which of the following identifies the best illustration of the phrase "demographics is destiny"?

In a short essay, describe a real or fictional company that exists in cell 1 of the environmental uncertainty matrix.

The CEO of a major corporation experiences emotional problems and is prescribed antidepressants by his psychiatrist. Which of the following do the CEO's stakeholders have the most legitimate right to be informed about?

Which managerial organizing decision is most affected by organizational culture?

Experts now agree that the role of government in the U.S. economy will be greatly diminished in the years to come.

Strong cultures make a manager's job easy because all organizational policies, practices, and traditions are provided in writing for easy reference.

The culture of an organization is analogous to the ________ of an individual.

The external environment of an organization includes factors and forces that can affect how the organization operates.

The market crash in 2008 was largely a result of ________ the free market system.

In a short essay, give an example of how an organizational story can have an impact on the organization itself.

What does the story of 3M employee Art Fry inventing the Post-it® note to make church hymns communicate to 3M employees?

Prior to the recent recession that began in 2008, many businesses became highly leveraged, which is another term for a company with a high debt-to-assets ratio.

What is a ritual like the "Passing of the Pillars" meant to convey to company employees?

Explain the phrase "demographics is destiny" and give an example of this idea in today's world.

Managers and Management

A History Module

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

A Quantitative Module

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

A Career Module

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

A Entrepreneurship Module

Filters