Question 1

TQM links organizational objectives and the behavior of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When Renault purchased a controlling interest in Japan's Nissan Motor Company to form one successful auto group from two with particular sensitivity to Nissan's culture, which approach to managing culture was employed?

Accepted Answer

A)  separation 
B)  integration 
C)  deculturation 
D)  assimilation 
E)  segmentation

Question 3

According to Hofstede, which cultural dimension describes the extent to which society is oriented toward money and things or towards people?

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  masculinity-femininity 
C)  individualism-collectivism 
D)  power distance 
E)  long-term orientation

Question 4

Downsizing refers to the planned elimination of positions or jobs; it is often used to implement retrenchment strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Staffing requirements are likely to follow a change in strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A professional liquidator was the executive type called in to Montgomery Ward when the company declared bankruptcy for the second time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Firms in trouble seldom choose outsiders to lead them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Strategy Implementation: Staffing and Directing

TQM links organizational objectives and the behavior of individuals.

When Renault purchased a controlling interest in Japan's Nissan Motor Company to form one successful auto group from two with particular sensitivity to Nissan's culture, which approach to managing culture was employed?

According to Hofstede, which cultural dimension describes the extent to which society is oriented toward money and things or towards people?

Downsizing refers to the planned elimination of positions or jobs; it is often used to implement retrenchment strategies.

Staffing requirements are likely to follow a change in strategy.

A professional liquidator was the executive type called in to Montgomery Ward when the company declared bankruptcy for the second time.

Firms in trouble seldom choose outsiders to lead them.