Question 1

The generational cohort that has had the most influence on the American economy is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Millennials born between 1994 and 2010 
B)  the Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 
C)  Generation X born between 1964 and 1978 
D)  Generation Y born between 1978 and 1994 
A)  the Millennials born between 1994 and 2010 
B)  the Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 
C)  Generation X born between 1964 and 1978 
D)  Generation Y born between 1978 and 1994

Question 2

If the components of an organization's environment change frequently, the organization is operating in a ________ environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  stable 
B)  simple 
C)  dynamic 
D)  complex 
A)  stable 
B)  simple 
C)  dynamic 
D)  complex

Question 3

Bill's organization expects 50% of profits to be generated by products that did not exist five years ago. What is the nature of the programs that the organization's managers are likely to follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term 
B)  risky 
C)  innovative 
D)  expansionary 
A)  short-term 
B)  risky 
C)  innovative 
D)  expansionary

Question 4

If Nanette is able to strengthen the culture of her organization, which one of the following could she reasonably expect as a result?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in absenteeism 
B)  a decrease in employee turnover 
C)  an increase in her stock trading price 
D)  a decrease in health insurance costs 
A)  an increase in absenteeism 
B)  a decrease in employee turnover 
C)  an increase in her stock trading price 
D)  a decrease in health insurance costs

Question 5

Organizations help employees adapt to the culture through socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sam Walton was noted for his dedication to helping customers by offering products at the lowest possible price. He strongly emphasized this to his store employees as the reason for Walmart's existence. In this sense, we could describe Walmart's culture as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spiritual 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  profit-oriented 
D)  outcome-oriented 
A)  spiritual 
B)  authoritarian 
C)  profit-oriented 
D)  outcome-oriented

Question 7

Discuss sustainability and provide at least three examples of methods a firm can use to create and maintain a culture of sustainability.

Accepted Answer

Sustainability is a company's ability to

Question 8

If ABC Company wanted to create an innovative culture, which of the following actions should it take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create detailed job descriptions and step-by-step procedures for every position. 
B)  Allow employees time for the generation of ideas. 
C)  Encourage employees to report slacking and other time wasting within their departments. 
D)  Require employees to document their activities to account for all paid hours. 
A)  Create detailed job descriptions and step-by-step procedures for every position. 
B)  Allow employees time for the generation of ideas. 
C)  Encourage employees to report slacking and other time wasting within their departments. 
D)  Require employees to document their activities to account for all paid hours.

Question 9

How do employees of an organization learn its culture? In a short essay, explain the four primary methods and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Culture is transmitted to employees in a

Question 10

Which one of the following is a disadvantage of having a strong organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  high employee turnover 
B)  decreased organizational performance 
C)  low loyalty towards the organization 
D)  inability to respond to changing conditions 
A)  high employee turnover 
B)  decreased organizational performance 
C)  low loyalty towards the organization 
D)  inability to respond to changing conditions

Question 11

Identify and define the seven dimensions that make up an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture has been describe

Question 12

The soccer league in England is notorious for the number of team managers fired over the course of a single season, which stands at no fewer than eight managers on average, owing to poor team form and consequently, poor results. It is evident from this information that the league endorses a(n) ________ view of management.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic 
B)  omnipotent 
C)  impotent 
D)  omniscient 
A)  symbolic 
B)  omnipotent 
C)  impotent 
D)  omniscient

Question 13

Strong cultures have more influence on employees than do weak cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Home prices in the area in which your real estate office operates have increased only gradually for the past several years. However, you have noticed that demand for housing in the area usually spikes in summer. Which of the following best describes your business environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  stable and simple 
B)  dynamic and simple 
C)  stable and complex 
D)  dynamic and complex 
A)  stable and simple 
B)  dynamic and simple 
C)  stable and complex 
D)  dynamic and complex

Question 15

Which of the following, if true, represents a demographic change that will affect decisions future managers make?

Accepted Answer

A)  The unemployment rate is likely to continue to fall. 
B)  The percentage of Hispanics in the candidate pool will increase. 
C)  More job candidates are likely to have tattoos and body piercings. 
D)  More jobs will be performed by robots. 
A)  The unemployment rate is likely to continue to fall. 
B)  The percentage of Hispanics in the candidate pool will increase. 
C)  More job candidates are likely to have tattoos and body piercings. 
D)  More jobs will be performed by robots.

Question 16

If mortgage interest rates increase, this would be an example of changing ________ conditions in a firm's external environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic 
B)  political 
C)  sociocultural 
D)  financial 
A)  economic 
B)  political 
C)  sociocultural 
D)  financial

Question 17

The shared aspect of culture implies that all employees in an organization agree with the organization's values and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which one 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

Companies that wish to emphasize ________ should develop it into the corporate culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  rite of passage 
B)  motivation 
C)  spirituality 
D)  sustainability 
A)  rite of passage 
B)  motivation 
C)  spirituality 
D)  sustainability

The generational cohort that has had the most influence on the American economy is ________.

If the components of an organization's environment change frequently, the organization is operating in a ________ environment.

Bill's organization expects 50% of profits to be generated by products that did not exist five years ago. What is the nature of the programs that the organization's managers are likely to follow?

If Nanette is able to strengthen the culture of her organization, which one of the following could she reasonably expect as a result?

Organizations help employees adapt to the culture through socialization.

Sam Walton was noted for his dedication to helping customers by offering products at the lowest possible price. He strongly emphasized this to his store employees as the reason for Walmart's existence. In this sense, we could describe Walmart's culture as ________.

Discuss sustainability and provide at least three examples of methods a firm can use to create and maintain a culture of sustainability.

If ABC Company wanted to create an innovative culture, which of the following actions should it take?

How do employees of an organization learn its culture? In a short essay, explain the four primary methods and provide an example of each.

Which one of the following is a disadvantage of having a strong organizational culture?

Identify and define the seven dimensions that make up an organization's culture.

Strong cultures have more influence on employees than do weak cultures.

Home prices in the area in which your real estate office operates have increased only gradually for the past several years. However, you have noticed that demand for housing in the area usually spikes in summer. Which of the following best describes your business environment?

Which of the following, if true, represents a demographic change that will affect decisions future managers make?

If mortgage interest rates increase, this would be an example of changing ________ conditions in a firm's external environment.

The shared aspect of culture implies that all employees in an organization agree with the organization's values and beliefs.

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

Organizations that emphasize workplace spirituality focus on individual development.

Companies that wish to emphasize ________ should develop it into the corporate culture.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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Exam 3: Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

The generational cohort that has had the most influence on the American economy is ________.

If the components of an organization's environment change frequently, the organization is operating in a ________ environment.

Bill's organization expects 50% of profits to be generated by products that did not exist five years ago. What is the nature of the programs that the organization's managers are likely to follow?

If Nanette is able to strengthen the culture of her organization, which one of the following could she reasonably expect as a result?

Organizations help employees adapt to the culture through socialization.

Sam Walton was noted for his dedication to helping customers by offering products at the lowest possible price. He strongly emphasized this to his store employees as the reason for Walmart's existence. In this sense, we could describe Walmart's culture as ________.

Discuss sustainability and provide at least three examples of methods a firm can use to create and maintain a culture of sustainability.

If ABC Company wanted to create an innovative culture, which of the following actions should it take?

How do employees of an organization learn its culture? In a short essay, explain the four primary methods and provide an example of each.

Which one of the following is a disadvantage of having a strong organizational culture?

Identify and define the seven dimensions that make up an organization's culture.

Strong cultures have more influence on employees than do weak cultures.

Home prices in the area in which your real estate office operates have increased only gradually for the past several years. However, you have noticed that demand for housing in the area usually spikes in summer. Which of the following best describes your business environment?

Which of the following, if true, represents a demographic change that will affect decisions future managers make?

If mortgage interest rates increase, this would be an example of changing ________ conditions in a firm's external environment.

The shared aspect of culture implies that all employees in an organization agree with the organization's values and beliefs.

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

Organizations that emphasize workplace spirituality focus on individual development.

Companies that wish to emphasize ________ should develop it into the corporate culture.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters