Question 1

Which of the following roles are assumed by people and/or departments that link and coordinate the organization with key elements in the external environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Figurehead
B)   Liaison
C)   Boundary-spanning
D)   Disturbance handler
E)   LeaderF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

_____ includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Organizational environment
B)   Internal environment
C)   Task environment
D)   General environment
E)   Technological environmentF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The _____ dimension of the general environment includes scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry and in society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ dimension of the general environment...

Question 4

Which dimension of the general environment represents the demographic characteristics,norms,customs and values of the population within which the organization operates?

Accepted Answer

A)   Legal-political dimension
B)   Economic dimension
C)   Technological dimension
D)   Corporate culture dimension
E)   Sociocultural dimensionF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

_____ means that managers do not have sufficient information about environmental factors to understand and predict environmental needs and changes.

Accepted Answer

A)   Adaptation
B)   Risk
C)   Uncertainty
D)   Knowledge
E)   EducationF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Companies in Quadrant D put high emphasis on both culture and solid business performance as drivers of organizational success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The problem Andrew faced was:

Accepted Answer

A)   culture gap.
B)   structural instability.
C)   environmental uncertainty.
D)   company transformation.
E)   legal problems.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Current employees,management and especially corporate culture are part of an organization's internal environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The sociocultural dimension of the general environment includes societal norms and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List three visible artifacts of an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

A(n)_____ defines and uses signals and symbols to influence corporate culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_____ defines and uses signals and symbols...

Question 12

Industrial Instruments operates in an environment that requires fast response and high-risk decision making.Which type of culture may be appropriate here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consistency
B)   Adaptability
C)   Clan
D)   Achievement
E)   InvolvementF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

Labour market forces affecting organizations right now include the growing need for computer-literate knowledge workers and the necessity for continuous investment in human resources through recruitment,education and training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The task environmental dimension includes all elements that occur naturally on earth,including plants,animals,rocks and natural resources such as air,water and climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When an organization pays little attention to cultural values and instead focuses on business results,success will be difficult to sustain in the long run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following dimensions of the general environment includes all elements that occur naturally on earth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sociocultural dimension
B)   Technological dimension
C)   Economic dimension
D)   Natural dimension
E)   Environmental dimensionF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The consistency culture has an external focus and a consistency orientation for a dynamic environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In China,business tends to be more personal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ is a narrative based on true event that is repeated frequently and shared by organizational employees.

Accepted Answer

A)   Symbol
B)   Slogan
C)   Story
D)   Hero
E)   CultureF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

McDonalds,Burger King and KFC are competitors since all three sell fast food to individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: The Organization and Corporate Culture

List three visible artifacts of an organization's culture.

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_____ is a narrative based on true event that is repeated frequently and shared by organizational employees.

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The task environmental dimension includes all elements that occur naturally on earth,including plants,animals,rocks and natural resources such as air,water and climate.

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Which of the following dimensions of the general environment includes all elements that occur naturally on earth?

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The problem Andrew faced was:

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McDonalds,Burger King and KFC are competitors since all three sell fast food to individuals.

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Companies in Quadrant D put high emphasis on both culture and solid business performance as drivers of organizational success.

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_____ means that managers do not have sufficient information about environmental factors to understand and predict environmental needs and changes.

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_____ includes all elements existing outside the boundary of the organization that have the potential to affect the organization.

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Which of the following roles are assumed by people and/or departments that link and coordinate the organization with key elements in the external environment?

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The consistency culture has an external focus and a consistency orientation for a dynamic environment.

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Which dimension of the general environment represents the demographic characteristics,norms,customs and values of the population within which the organization operates?

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Industrial Instruments operates in an environment that requires fast response and high-risk decision making.Which type of culture may be appropriate here?

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The _____ dimension of the general environment includes scientific and technological advancements in a specific industry and in society.

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Labour market forces affecting organizations right now include the growing need for computer-literate knowledge workers and the necessity for continuous investment in human resources through recruitment,education and training.

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When an organization pays little attention to cultural values and instead focuses on business results,success will be difficult to sustain in the long run.

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A(n)_____ defines and uses signals and symbols to influence corporate culture.

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In China,business tends to be more personal.

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The sociocultural dimension of the general environment includes societal norms and values.

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Current employees,management and especially corporate culture are part of an organization's internal environment.

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