Question 1

Which of the following is a criticism of spiritual organizational cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) inhibition of employees' expressions and emotions 
B) incompatibility between profits and spirituality 
C) lack of openness with stakeholders such as customers and suppliers 
D) absence of employee empowerment 
A) inhibition of employees' expressions and emotions 
B) incompatibility between profits and spirituality 
C) lack of openness with stakeholders such as customers and suppliers 
D) absence of employee empowerment

Question 2

Which of the following factors is a demographic component of an organization's external environment?

Accepted Answer

A) lifestyles and behavior 
B) political stability 
C) geographic location 
D) stock market fluctuations 
A) lifestyles and behavior 
B) political stability 
C) geographic location 
D) stock market fluctuations

Question 3

Which of the following factors is a sociocultural component of an organization's external environment?

Accepted Answer

A) education level 
B) political stability 
C) behavior patterns 
D) family composition 
A) education level 
B) political stability 
C) behavior patterns 
D) family composition

Question 4

Discuss the criticisms against workplace spirituality.

Accepted Answer

Workplace spirituality is a culture in w

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about the environmental complexity of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental complexity increases as the number of competitors increases. 
B) It is measured in terms of the knowledge an organization needs about its environment. 
C) Complexity decreases as the number of regulatory agencies increases. 
D) It depends on the knowledge an organization has about the components of its environment. 
A) Environmental complexity increases as the number of competitors increases. 
B) It is measured in terms of the knowledge an organization needs about its environment. 
C) Complexity decreases as the number of regulatory agencies increases. 
D) It depends on the knowledge an organization has about the components of its environment.

Question 6

If you were talking with Todd and asked him what the term culture meant,he would reply that it is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the formal rules of an organization 
B) the nature of products/services offered by the company 
C) the shared values and practices of the firm 
D) a set of operational procedures for the company 
A) the formal rules of an organization 
B) the nature of products/services offered by the company 
C) the shared values and practices of the firm 
D) a set of operational procedures for the company

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of dynamic and complex environments?

Accepted Answer

A) They are characterized by a high degree of predictability of change. 
B) There are usually few components in such environments. 
C) A high need for sophisticated knowledge of components exists in such environments. 
D) The components in such environments are somewhat similar,but are continually changing. 
A) They are characterized by a high degree of predictability of change. 
B) There are usually few components in such environments. 
C) A high need for sophisticated knowledge of components exists in such environments. 
D) The components in such environments are somewhat similar,but are continually changing.

Question 8

If the mortgage interest rates increase,this would be an example of changing ________ in your external environment.

Accepted Answer

A) economic conditions 
B) political conditions 
C) sociocultural conditions 
D) demographic conditions 
A) economic conditions 
B) political conditions 
C) sociocultural conditions 
D) demographic conditions

Question 9

In a short essay,differentiate between the symbolic view and the omnipotent view of management.Include specific examples of each view to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

The dominant view in management theory a

Question 10

Mary also found out that in order to build a strong new culture,she should do all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) hire employees who fit in with the company's culture 
B) develop socialization practices to build culture 
C) encourage a high turnover rate among employees 
D) have management make organizational values clear 
A) hire employees who fit in with the company's culture 
B) develop socialization practices to build culture 
C) encourage a high turnover rate among employees 
D) have management make organizational values clear

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dynamic environment?

Accepted Answer

A) high level of predictability of changes in environmental conditions 
B) few technological breakthroughs by current competitors 
C) the presence of new competitors in the market 
D) little activity by pressure groups to influence the organization 
A) high level of predictability of changes in environmental conditions 
B) few technological breakthroughs by current competitors 
C) the presence of new competitors in the market 
D) little activity by pressure groups to influence the organization

Question 12

The view of managers as omnipotent is consistent with the stereotypical picture of the take-charge business executive who can overcome any obstacle in carrying out the organization's objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Organizational ________ typically contain narratives about significant events or people in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) stories 
B) rituals 
C) language 
D) material artifacts 
A) stories 
B) rituals 
C) language 
D) material artifacts

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a corporate ritual?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees swapping stories about the company's history and past heroes who have made significant contributions to the company. 
B) Company executives using company-specific jargon or slogans intended to inspire other employees to perform better. 
C) Companies hosting annual parties to commemorate employee contributions and reward outstanding performance. 
D) The assortment of material artifacts that characterize an organization,including the layout of its facilities,how its employees dress,and the types of automobiles provided to top executives. 
A) Employees swapping stories about the company's history and past heroes who have made significant contributions to the company. 
B) Company executives using company-specific jargon or slogans intended to inspire other employees to perform better. 
C) Companies hosting annual parties to commemorate employee contributions and reward outstanding performance. 
D) The assortment of material artifacts that characterize an organization,including the layout of its facilities,how its employees dress,and the types of automobiles provided to top executives.

Question 15

Giving service-contact employees the discretion to make day-to-day decisions on job-related activities is instrumental in creating in a customer-responsive culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Environmental uncertainty looks at the number of components in an organization's environment and the extent of the knowledge that the organization has about those components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following dimensions of organizational culture refers to the degree to which organizational decisions and actions emphasize maintaining the status quo?

Accepted Answer

A) stability 
B) attention to detail 
C) innovation and risk taking 
D) people orientation 
A) stability 
B) attention to detail 
C) innovation and risk taking 
D) people orientation

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization with a strong culture?

Accepted Answer

A) management strives to delink shared values from behaviors as much as possible 
B) culture conveys consistent messages about what is important to the organization 
C) the core set of organizational values is zealously guarded by the management 
D) emphasis is laid on the future of the organization,rather than acquainting employees with company history or past heroes 
A) management strives to delink shared values from behaviors as much as possible 
B) culture conveys consistent messages about what is important to the organization 
C) the core set of organizational values is zealously guarded by the management 
D) emphasis is laid on the future of the organization,rather than acquainting employees with company history or past heroes

Question 19

Organizations that emphasize workplace spirituality focus on individual development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the symbolic view of management,managers are seen as directly responsible for an organization's success or failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a criticism of spiritual organizational cultures?

Which of the following factors is a demographic component of an organization's external environment?

Which of the following factors is a sociocultural component of an organization's external environment?

Discuss the criticisms against workplace spirituality.

Which of the following is NOT true about the environmental complexity of an organization?

If you were talking with Todd and asked him what the term culture meant,he would reply that it is ________.

Which of the following statements is true of dynamic and complex environments?

If the mortgage interest rates increase,this would be an example of changing ________ in your external environment.

In a short essay,differentiate between the symbolic view and the omnipotent view of management.Include specific examples of each view to support your answer.

Mary also found out that in order to build a strong new culture,she should do all but which of the following?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dynamic environment?

The view of managers as omnipotent is consistent with the stereotypical picture of the take-charge business executive who can overcome any obstacle in carrying out the organization's objectives.

Organizational ________ typically contain narratives about significant events or people in the organization.

Which of the following is an example of a corporate ritual?

Giving service-contact employees the discretion to make day-to-day decisions on job-related activities is instrumental in creating in a customer-responsive culture.

Environmental uncertainty looks at the number of components in an organization's environment and the extent of the knowledge that the organization has about those components.

Which of the following dimensions of organizational culture refers to the degree to which organizational decisions and actions emphasize maintaining the status quo?

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization with a strong culture?

Organizations that emphasize workplace spirituality focus on individual development.

In the symbolic view of management,managers are seen as directly responsible for an organization's success or failure.

Management and Organizations

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 2: Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Which of the following is a criticism of spiritual organizational cultures?

Which of the following factors is a demographic component of an organization's external environment?

Which of the following factors is a sociocultural component of an organization's external environment?

Discuss the criticisms against workplace spirituality.

Which of the following is NOT true about the environmental complexity of an organization?

If you were talking with Todd and asked him what the term culture meant,he would reply that it is ________.

Which of the following statements is true of dynamic and complex environments?

If the mortgage interest rates increase,this would be an example of changing ________ in your external environment.

In a short essay,differentiate between the symbolic view and the omnipotent view of management.Include specific examples of each view to support your answer.

Mary also found out that in order to build a strong new culture,she should do all but which of the following?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dynamic environment?

The view of managers as omnipotent is consistent with the stereotypical picture of the take-charge business executive who can overcome any obstacle in carrying out the organization's objectives.

Organizational ________ typically contain narratives about significant events or people in the organization.

Which of the following is an example of a corporate ritual?

Giving service-contact employees the discretion to make day-to-day decisions on job-related activities is instrumental in creating in a customer-responsive culture.

Environmental uncertainty looks at the number of components in an organization's environment and the extent of the knowledge that the organization has about those components.

Which of the following dimensions of organizational culture refers to the degree to which organizational decisions and actions emphasize maintaining the status quo?

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization with a strong culture?

Organizations that emphasize workplace spirituality focus on individual development.

In the symbolic view of management,managers are seen as directly responsible for an organization's success or failure.

Management and Organizations

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters