Question 1

____________________ is closely related to the monitor role of managers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is closely related to the monitor...

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: Identification card scanning system
School board decision to limit Internet sites
Decrease in high school enrollment
Private schools
Teachers
Custodians
Smart boards
Textbook publishers
Test scores in Sweden
Students and parents
Budget proposal
Department of Education

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Regulators and International and Suppliers and Internal is...

Question 3

Companies operating in only one country have no international dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The board of directors is responsible for acting in the best interest of executives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People in ____________________ roles, such as salespeople or purchasing agents, are collectively a source of information management, one of the ways an organization adapts to its environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People in ____________________ roles, such as salespeople...

Question 6

When KFC wanted to enter the Japanese market, it contacted Mitsubishi, one of Japan's largest poultry producers. Mitsubishi provided an understanding of Japanese culture and some of the financing, while KFC provided the rest of the financing and its franchising expertise. The activities of KFC and Mitsubishi took place in the ____ component of the task environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural 
B)  strategic partners 
C)  suppliers 
D)  competitors 
E)  economic

Question 7

Outside members of the board of directors are usually chosen

Accepted Answer

A)  because they represent part of the organization's general environment. 
B)  to reduce the requirement for inside directors who come from the same industry. 
C)  to provide a particular expertise. 
D)  to reduce scrutiny by government agencies. 
E)  to preclude the conflicts of interest that could arise if top managers from the organization were selected.

Question 8

When used in the task environment, the term competitor is limited to a firm that competes with another for customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Effective management recognizes the key elements of its environment and its ideal alignment and works to achieve and maintain that alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Blogs are used by companies to post customer feedback. This is a method of environmental scanning and

Accepted Answer

A)  information management. 
B)  strategic response. 
C)  direct influence. 
D)  organic organization design. 
E)  organization culture modification.

Question 11

Immigration into the United States is at its highest rate since 1910.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA, or Obamacare) requires individuals to obtain health insurance. This is an example of the ____ dimension.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal 
B)  political-legal 
C)  task 
D)  sociocultural 
E)  economic

Question 13

At the University of Miami a wealthy booster (now serving time in federal prison) said he spent millions on cash donations, hookers, and entertainment for football players, all with the coaches' knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal 
B)  sociocultural 
C)  legal and sociocultural 
D)  political 
E)  political and economic

Question 14

One of the basic frameworks used to describe how environments affect organizations is

Accepted Answer

A)  influence group pressure. 
B)  environmental change and complexity. 
C)  regulatory pressure. 
D)  situational diversity. 
E)  regulatory contingency.

Question 15

____ is an element in the organization's internal environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Socioculture 
B)  A strategic ally 
C)  Organization culture 
D)  Technology 
E)  A labor union

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an organization's strategic response to its external environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negotiating a new contract with the union 
B)  Hiring a new CEO 
C)  Implementing new plant safety standards 
D)  Doing nothing in response to a competitor's new product 
E)  Modifying the organization's culture

Question 17

____________________ can be conceptualized as a continuum and should be thought of in terms of degree or level along relevant dimensions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ can be conceptualized as a continuum...

Question 18

Flowers can be purchased from florists, supermarkets, discount stores, and street vendors. In the 1920s, the most popular flower was the narcissus. In the 1960s, daisies were extremely popular. In the latter part of the twentieth century, roses were popular. This changing taste in flowers reflects changes in the ____ dimension of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal 
B)  sociocultural 
C)  technological 
D)  political 
E)  economic

Question 19

In Florida a vacationer could choose from over 200 time-share resorts. In Vermont the choice is limited to 15. A resort in Vermont has

Accepted Answer

A)  the power of buyers. 
B)  the power of suppliers. 
C)  the threat of new entrants. 
D)  competitive rivalry. 
E)  the competitive advantage.

Question 20

Which of the following illustrates the MOST common form of environmental turbulence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational crisis 
B)  Jockeying among competitors for market position 
C)  Power of buyers 
D)  Environmental scanning 
E)  Extremely dynamic environment

Exam 3: Understanding the Organizations Environment

____________________ is closely related to the monitor role of managers.

The following matching questions have to do with the environment in a public school district.

Companies operating in only one country have no international dimension.

The board of directors is responsible for acting in the best interest of executives.

People in ____________________ roles, such as salespeople or purchasing agents, are collectively a source of information management, one of the ways an organization adapts to its environment.

Outside members of the board of directors are usually chosen

When used in the task environment, the term competitor is limited to a firm that competes with another for customers.

Effective management recognizes the key elements of its environment and its ideal alignment and works to achieve and maintain that alignment.

Blogs are used by companies to post customer feedback. This is a method of environmental scanning and

Immigration into the United States is at its highest rate since 1910.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA, or Obamacare) requires individuals to obtain health insurance. This is an example of the ____ dimension.

At the University of Miami a wealthy booster (now serving time in federal prison) said he spent millions on cash donations, hookers, and entertainment for football players, all with the coaches' knowledge.

One of the basic frameworks used to describe how environments affect organizations is

____ is an element in the organization's internal environment.

Which of the following is an example of an organization's strategic response to its external environment?

____________________ can be conceptualized as a continuum and should be thought of in terms of degree or level along relevant dimensions.

In Florida a vacationer could choose from over 200 time-share resorts. In Vermont the choice is limited to 15. A resort in Vermont has

Which of the following illustrates the MOST common form of environmental turbulence?