Question 1

An industry is expected to experience increased environmental complexity if ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a critical resource becomes unavailable due to a natural disaster
B)  rigid rules and standards control the industry
C)  the government approves high customs taxes on imported goods
D)  a major producer buys out some of its competitors A

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of a country's economic conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interest rates.
B)  Governmental control over the market.
C)  Unemployment rate.
D)  Inflation level. B

Question 3

The environment only provides feedback about outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In Denmark,Jana met people who were astonished at the ability of Americans to be so 'bold' and flexible when it came to making decisions about the future,while the Danish tended to rely on rules when facing uncertainty.How would you characterise this trait that Americans appear to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low uncertainty avoidance.
B)  High power distance.
C)  High uncertainty avoidance.
D)  Individualistic.

Question 5

The Business school has several common meeting rooms,with whiteboards and easy-to-move chairs and tables,so that faculty members who wish to have joint meetings can do so easily.This fact supports the culture through ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic positioning
B)  material symbols
C)  rituals
D)  structure

Question 6

Describe and give an example of GLOBE's cultural dimension: power distance.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The GLOBE research program is concerned with differences in the economic conditions around the globe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most economic systems cycle between capitalism and socialism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is it beneficial to have a strategic partnership with suppliers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The company can be sure of the source of their input material.
B)  The organisation can collaborate and share information with the supplier and achieve better effectiveness.
C)  The suppliers develop a specific ordering system for the organisation.
D)  The supplier can have more power over the organisation to determine prices.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a part of the sociocultural dimension of the general environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disability/abilities.
B)  Race and ethnicity.
C)  Government regulation.
D)  Fertility rate.

Question 11

Competition is only against organisations in the same industry,offering the same products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT belong to the general organisational environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The suppliers.
B)  The government.
C)  The cultural values.
D)  The economic system.

Question 13

In China and Morocco,Jana noticed that it seemed easy to convince people to work together for the good of the group.How would you characterise this trait?

Accepted Answer

A)  In-group collectivist.
B)  Assertive.
C)  Collectivist.
D)  Humane.

Question 14

Why is a bank teller position classified as a service industry job?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not a high-paying job.
B)  The teller must be well-trained and independent.
C)  The teller must interact with customers.
D)  It deals with the financial industry.

Question 15

Describe the technological dimension of the organisation's external environment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The jewellery industry uses mostly precious metals and gemstones,and has many designers.However,the classic designs are the highest selling.The jewellery industry would be ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which corporate cultures are transmitted to employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informal rituals.
B)  Formal culture meetings.
C)  Stories.
D)  Symbols.

Question 18

Which of the following is the cultural dimension most relevant to the description of the Business school's culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Support orientation.
B)  People orientation.
C)  Team orientation.
D)  Outcome orientation.

Question 19

What is the effect of government spending on pensions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pensioners invest more,and this reduces the interest rate.
B)  Pensioners reduce the availability of workers.
C)  Retailers benefit from pensioners' spending.
D)  There is a decrease in pensioners' service requests.

Question 20

The knowledge involved in transforming raw materials into products or services is part of the organisation's technological dimension of the general environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Managerial Environment

An industry is expected to experience increased environmental complexity if ________.

Which of the following is NOT part of a country's economic conditions?

The environment only provides feedback about outputs.

In Denmark,Jana met people who were astonished at the ability of Americans to be so 'bold' and flexible when it came to making decisions about the future,while the Danish tended to rely on rules when facing uncertainty.How would you characterise this trait that Americans appear to have?

The Business school has several common meeting rooms,with whiteboards and easy-to-move chairs and tables,so that faculty members who wish to have joint meetings can do so easily.This fact supports the culture through ________.

Describe and give an example of GLOBE's cultural dimension: power distance.

The GLOBE research program is concerned with differences in the economic conditions around the globe.

Most economic systems cycle between capitalism and socialism.

Why is it beneficial to have a strategic partnership with suppliers?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the sociocultural dimension of the general environment?

Competition is only against organisations in the same industry,offering the same products and services.

Which of the following does NOT belong to the general organisational environment?

In China and Morocco,Jana noticed that it seemed easy to convince people to work together for the good of the group.How would you characterise this trait?

Why is a bank teller position classified as a service industry job?

Describe the technological dimension of the organisation's external environment.

The jewellery industry uses mostly precious metals and gemstones,and has many designers.However,the classic designs are the highest selling.The jewellery industry would be ________.

Which of the following is NOT a common way in which corporate cultures are transmitted to employees?

Which of the following is the cultural dimension most relevant to the description of the Business school's culture?

What is the effect of government spending on pensions?

The knowledge involved in transforming raw materials into products or services is part of the organisation's technological dimension of the general environment.