Question 1

The components of a highly dynamic environment

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A) are in a constant state of cyclical change. 
B) remain fairly stable over time. 
C) contain a large number of dissimilar factors that affect an organization. 
D) are in a constant state of unpredictable and irregular change. 
E) are in a static state of unpredictable complexity. 
A) are in a constant state of cyclical change. 
B) remain fairly stable over time. 
C) contain a large number of dissimilar factors that affect an organization. 
D) are in a constant state of unpredictable and irregular change. 
E) are in a static state of unpredictable complexity.

Question 2

Environmental uncertainty and resource dependence are highly correlated-the more uncertain the environment,the more the firms facing this uncertainty are resource dependent.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The acquisition of one firm by another could be an example of vertical integration but not an example of a strategic alliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A paper manufacturer owns a forestry company.This is an example of vertical integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Lawrence and Lorsch's research showed that successful container manufacturing firms had a more differentiated structure than successful plastics firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under normal circumstances,strategy formulation precedes strategy implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Much of the impact that the environment has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Research on Woodward's production processes found that successful firms that relied on organic structures had what kind of technology?

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A) Unit 
B) Process 
C) Unit and process 
D) Mass 
E) Unit and mass 
A) Unit 
B) Process 
C) Unit and process 
D) Mass 
E) Unit and mass

Question 9

are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships between legally separate organizations.

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The answer of are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships...

Question 10

What are the two main factors which determine environmental uncertainty? Discuss how various combinations of these factors can result in four levels of uncertainty.Give examples of industries which depict each level of uncertainty.

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The two main factors are complexity (sim

Question 11

Mutual adjustment and an organic structure are required by

Accepted Answer

A) mass production. 
B) long-linked technologies. 
C) mediating technologies. 
D) intensive technologies. 
E) routine technologies. 
A) mass production. 
B) long-linked technologies. 
C) mediating technologies. 
D) intensive technologies. 
E) routine technologies.

Question 12

The objective environment comprises the basis for strategy formulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A regulatory agency is most likely a part of which environmental component faced by a business firm?

Accepted Answer

A) Customer component 
B) Social/political component 
C) Supplier component 
D) Competitor component 
E) Technological component 
A) Customer component 
B) Social/political component 
C) Supplier component 
D) Competitor component 
E) Technological component

Question 14

What are the effects of increasing uncertainty on organizations and their decision makers?

Accepted Answer

As uncertainty increases,cause-and-effec

Question 15

When are strategic alliances most successful?

Accepted Answer

A) When they are between newly formed organizations 
B) When they are among customers and suppliers 
C) When they are among competitors 
D) When there is a director of strategic alliances with his/her own staff and resources 
E) When the organizations in question have been involved in other strategic alliances 
A) When they are between newly formed organizations 
B) When they are among customers and suppliers 
C) When they are among competitors 
D) When there is a director of strategic alliances with his/her own staff and resources 
E) When the organizations in question have been involved in other strategic alliances

Question 16

An assembly line is an excellent example of Thompson's interdependence.

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The answer of An assembly line is an excellent example...

Question 17

By definition,a strategic alliance would not occur between

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A) two competing organizations. 
B) a company and one of its suppliers. 
C) two departments in the same company. 
D) a company and a union. 
E) three companies who combine efforts to support common research goals. 
A) two competing organizations. 
B) a company and one of its suppliers. 
C) two departments in the same company. 
D) a company and a union. 
E) three companies who combine efforts to support common research goals.

Question 18

Which of the following statements concerning the external environment is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Different interest groups use identical criteria to evaluate organizational effectiveness. 
B) Different interest groups seldom make conflicting demands on organizations. 
C) Different parts of an organization will often be concerned with different components of its environment. 
D) The smaller an organization,the more control it is likely to have over its environment. 
E) Customers,suppliers,and employees are all components of an organization's external environment. 
A) Different interest groups use identical criteria to evaluate organizational effectiveness. 
B) Different interest groups seldom make conflicting demands on organizations. 
C) Different parts of an organization will often be concerned with different components of its environment. 
D) The smaller an organization,the more control it is likely to have over its environment. 
E) Customers,suppliers,and employees are all components of an organization's external environment.

Question 19

Technological routineness is a function of and problems.

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The answer of Technological routineness is a function of and...

Question 20

Discuss the three major trends that underlie advanced manufacturing technology.

Accepted Answer

The first is capitalization on computer

The components of a highly dynamic environment

Environmental uncertainty and resource dependence are highly correlated-the more uncertain the environment,the more the firms facing this uncertainty are resource dependent.

The acquisition of one firm by another could be an example of vertical integration but not an example of a strategic alliance.

A paper manufacturer owns a forestry company.This is an example of vertical integration.

Lawrence and Lorsch's research showed that successful container manufacturing firms had a more differentiated structure than successful plastics firms.

Under normal circumstances,strategy formulation precedes strategy implementation.

Much of the impact that the environment has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

Research on Woodward's production processes found that successful firms that relied on organic structures had what kind of technology?

are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships between legally separate organizations.

What are the two main factors which determine environmental uncertainty? Discuss how various combinations of these factors can result in four levels of uncertainty.Give examples of industries which depict each level of uncertainty.

Mutual adjustment and an organic structure are required by

The objective environment comprises the basis for strategy formulation.

A regulatory agency is most likely a part of which environmental component faced by a business firm?

What are the effects of increasing uncertainty on organizations and their decision makers?

When are strategic alliances most successful?

An assembly line is an excellent example of Thompson's interdependence.

By definition,a strategic alliance would not occur between

Which of the following statements concerning the external environment is true?

Technological routineness is a function of and problems.

Discuss the three major trends that underlie advanced manufacturing technology.

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The components of a highly dynamic environment

Environmental uncertainty and resource dependence are highly correlated-the more uncertain the environment,the more the firms facing this uncertainty are resource dependent.

The acquisition of one firm by another could be an example of vertical integration but not an example of a strategic alliance.

A paper manufacturer owns a forestry company.This is an example of vertical integration.

Lawrence and Lorsch's research showed that successful container manufacturing firms had a more differentiated structure than successful plastics firms.

Under normal circumstances,strategy formulation precedes strategy implementation.

Much of the impact that the environment has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

Research on Woodward's production processes found that successful firms that relied on organic structures had what kind of technology?

are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships between legally separate organizations.

What are the two main factors which determine environmental uncertainty? Discuss how various combinations of these factors can result in four levels of uncertainty.Give examples of industries which depict each level of uncertainty.

Mutual adjustment and an organic structure are required by

The objective environment comprises the basis for strategy formulation.

A regulatory agency is most likely a part of which environmental component faced by a business firm?

What are the effects of increasing uncertainty on organizations and their decision makers?

When are strategic alliances most successful?

An assembly line is an excellent example of Thompson's interdependence.

By definition,a strategic alliance would not occur between

Which of the following statements concerning the external environment is true?

Technological routineness is a function of and problems.

Discuss the three major trends that underlie advanced manufacturing technology.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

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