Question 1

Describe and give an example of GLOBE's cultural dimension: uncertainty avoidance.

Accepted Answer

Uncertainty avoidance indicates to what

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of the sociocultural dimension of the organisation's general environment?

Accepted Answer

A) A decreasing fertility rate. 
B) New solar cell technology. 
C) The average level of education. 
D) An urbanisation of a country. 
A) A decreasing fertility rate. 
B) New solar cell technology. 
C) The average level of education. 
D) An urbanisation of a country.

Question 3

In a short essay,describe the sociocultural dimension of the general environment,and how it relates to managers.

Accepted Answer

The sociocultural dimension of the gener

Question 4

Research suggests there are seven dimensions that describe an organisation's culture.Which of the following is NOT one of these dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) Attention to detail. 
B) Innovation and risk taking. 
C) Labour market orientation. 
D) Stability. 
A) Attention to detail. 
B) Innovation and risk taking. 
C) Labour market orientation. 
D) Stability.

Question 5

Interest rates are part of the political dimension of the general environment because they are determined by the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the textbook,which of the following statements is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) New Zealand is an example of a capitalist economic system because market forces operate freely. 
B) Most countries have either a socialist or a capitalist economic system. 
C) No socialist economic systems exist anymore. 
D) Most countries combine elements from socialist and capitalist economic systems. 
A) New Zealand is an example of a capitalist economic system because market forces operate freely. 
B) Most countries have either a socialist or a capitalist economic system. 
C) No socialist economic systems exist anymore. 
D) Most countries combine elements from socialist and capitalist economic systems.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about environmental complexity?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental complexity increases as resource availability decreases. 
B) Environmental complexity is not dependent on dynamism,but it does depend on environmental uncertainty. 
C) Environmental complexity mainly depends on resource availability. 
D) Environmental complexity is directly related to environmental uncertainty. 
A) Environmental complexity increases as resource availability decreases. 
B) Environmental complexity is not dependent on dynamism,but it does depend on environmental uncertainty. 
C) Environmental complexity mainly depends on resource availability. 
D) Environmental complexity is directly related to environmental uncertainty.

Question 8

In a short essay,define organisational culture.

Accepted Answer

Organisational culture is the shared val

Question 9

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about a strong organisational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the expectation to look busy,even when you are not. 
B) It is developed through formal training. 
C) It is accepted by most employees. 
D) It makes the integration of new recruits prolonged and difficult. 
A) It is the expectation to look busy,even when you are not. 
B) It is developed through formal training. 
C) It is accepted by most employees. 
D) It makes the integration of new recruits prolonged and difficult.

Question 10

When resources are abundant,they increase environmental uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An organisation's competitors are other organisations only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Demographic conditions are part of the organisation's general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Marta wishes to use a story to communicate the culture to the new recruits.Which of the following is the best story to use to sustain the collegial atmosphere in the school?

Accepted Answer

A) We had many applications,but we chose you because we thought that you would best support our culture of collegiality and support.We find these two elements very important in our school,and we would like to maintain them. 
B) The school hired two world-class professors,who are notoriously hard to collaborate with,and they keep winning grants because they are world renowned in their field. 
C) More than 80% of our grant applications list more than one staff member from the faculty. 
D) When the mother of Edward,one of the Physics professors,passed away,and he flew over to organise her funeral,the staff took turns covering the lectures and tutorials of his wife,a lecturer at the school,so she could join him and support him. 
A) We had many applications,but we chose you because we thought that you would best support our culture of collegiality and support.We find these two elements very important in our school,and we would like to maintain them. 
B) The school hired two world-class professors,who are notoriously hard to collaborate with,and they keep winning grants because they are world renowned in their field. 
C) More than 80% of our grant applications list more than one staff member from the faculty. 
D) When the mother of Edward,one of the Physics professors,passed away,and he flew over to organise her funeral,the staff took turns covering the lectures and tutorials of his wife,a lecturer at the school,so she could join him and support him.

Question 14

Describe the organisation's stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

The organisation's stakeholders,or the o

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of a regulator?

Accepted Answer

A) The Australian Cancer Council. 
B) Australian Human Rights Commission. 
C) The Australian Taxation Office. 
D) Australian Federal Police. 
A) The Australian Cancer Council. 
B) Australian Human Rights Commission. 
C) The Australian Taxation Office. 
D) Australian Federal Police.

Question 16

Not-for-profit organisations ________.

Accepted Answer

A) do not have competition because they do not seek profits 
B) have no competition because they offer unique services 
C) compete over donations,volunteers and clients 
D) compete only over donations 
A) do not have competition because they do not seek profits 
B) have no competition because they offer unique services 
C) compete over donations,volunteers and clients 
D) compete only over donations

Question 17

When does the labour market have a strong influence on the organisation's production capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) When technological advancements are infrequent. 
B) With long-term employees only. 
C) When demand outstrips supply for employees with a specific skill. 
D) When unions are involved. 
A) When technological advancements are infrequent. 
B) With long-term employees only. 
C) When demand outstrips supply for employees with a specific skill. 
D) When unions are involved.

Question 18

An increase in a population's education level is an example of a change in the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Information technology has affected organisations' efficiency,but not their effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All of the following show why corporate rituals can be valuable in a corporate culture EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) rituals symbolise key ideas that are important in the culture 
B) rituals help initiate new employees into the culture 
C) rituals reinforce corporate values 
D) rituals intimidate and silence critics of the corporate culture 
A) rituals symbolise key ideas that are important in the culture 
B) rituals help initiate new employees into the culture 
C) rituals reinforce corporate values 
D) rituals intimidate and silence critics of the corporate culture

Describe and give an example of GLOBE's cultural dimension: uncertainty avoidance.

Which of the following is NOT part of the sociocultural dimension of the organisation's general environment?

In a short essay,describe the sociocultural dimension of the general environment,and how it relates to managers.

Research suggests there are seven dimensions that describe an organisation's culture.Which of the following is NOT one of these dimensions?

Interest rates are part of the political dimension of the general environment because they are determined by the government.

According to the textbook,which of the following statements is CORRECT?

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about environmental complexity?

In a short essay,define organisational culture.

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about a strong organisational culture?

When resources are abundant,they increase environmental uncertainty.

An organisation's competitors are other organisations only.

Demographic conditions are part of the organisation's general environment.

Marta wishes to use a story to communicate the culture to the new recruits.Which of the following is the best story to use to sustain the collegial atmosphere in the school?

Describe the organisation's stakeholders.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a regulator?

Not-for-profit organisations ________.

When does the labour market have a strong influence on the organisation's production capacity?

An increase in a population's education level is an example of a change in the general environment.

Information technology has affected organisations' efficiency,but not their effectiveness.

All of the following show why corporate rituals can be valuable in a corporate culture EXCEPT ________.

Managers and Management

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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Exam 2: The Managerial Environment

Describe and give an example of GLOBE's cultural dimension: uncertainty avoidance.

Which of the following is NOT part of the sociocultural dimension of the organisation's general environment?

In a short essay,describe the sociocultural dimension of the general environment,and how it relates to managers.

Research suggests there are seven dimensions that describe an organisation's culture.Which of the following is NOT one of these dimensions?

Interest rates are part of the political dimension of the general environment because they are determined by the government.

According to the textbook,which of the following statements is CORRECT?

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about environmental complexity?

In a short essay,define organisational culture.

Which of the following statements is CORRECT about a strong organisational culture?

When resources are abundant,they increase environmental uncertainty.

An organisation's competitors are other organisations only.

Demographic conditions are part of the organisation's general environment.

Marta wishes to use a story to communicate the culture to the new recruits.Which of the following is the best story to use to sustain the collegial atmosphere in the school?

Describe the organisation's stakeholders.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a regulator?

Not-for-profit organisations ________.

When does the labour market have a strong influence on the organisation's production capacity?

An increase in a population's education level is an example of a change in the general environment.

Information technology has affected organisations' efficiency,but not their effectiveness.

All of the following show why corporate rituals can be valuable in a corporate culture EXCEPT ________.

Managers and Management

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Filters