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What is considered the essence of a manager?

To oversee the work of other people so organizational goals can be accomplished.

Which of the following statements about managers within an organization is most likely true?

Managers also play an important role in the success of nontraditional organizations such as political campaigns and music tours.

Although it is possible to differentiate between managers and non-managerial employees in many organizations, what has changed in the recent past to blur those lines?

Many traditional non-managerial jobs have changed to include managerial activities.

How do manager responsibilities differ from non-managerial responsibilities?

Managers must coordinate and oversee the work of non-managerial employees.

Managers are a critical part of any successful organization because

They use their skills and knowledge to move the organization forward towards established goals.

In an organization, what is the most important factor in employee productivity and loyalty?

The quality of the relationship between an employee and a direct supervisor.

Which of the following statements is most likely true about the work that managers do?

Managerial duties may be assigned to a team member who does not hold the title of manager.

In Rob's position at Medco Pharmaceuticals, he is responsible for making organization-wide decisions and establishing organizational goals. Which of the following is most likely Rob's title at Medco?

Executive Vice President

The task of organizing includes what activities?

Arranging and structuring work.

A manager's job performance is quantified by evaluating efficiency and effectiveness because

Effectiveness and efficiency go hand in hand, and a good manager accomplishes both.

Which of the following best describes the controlling function identified by Henri Fayol?

To ensure goals are met and work is completed as it should be, managers monitor and evaluate performance. Actual performance is compared with the set goals.

Which statement is most likely true concerning the official activities and roles of senior managers?

The roles of disseminator, negotiator, and liaison are most important for senior managers.

Management involves ensuring that work activities are completed by the people who are responsible for doing them. This goal is best facilitated by performing work in a way that is

Efficient and Effective

Which of the following is more essential to higher level managers then to lower level managers?

Conceptual Skills

Which of the following is most likely true about management?

Poor management usually involves being inefficient and ineffective.

Which of the following best describes the activities that managers exhibit when serving interpersonal roles?

Serving as a figurehead or liaison.

In the changing workforce, ____ play(s) a big role in customer satisfaction.

Employee attitudes and behaviors.

Which of the following is a true statement about the changing nature of modern management?

Taking risks, exploring new territories, and trying new methods are innovative tactics that management can use to be more successful in the marketplace.

Which statement is true about the changing nature of management?

Managers realize the high-quality customer service is essential to organizational success in today's competitive environment and that employees are an important part of the equation.

A company's ability to achieve its business goals and increase long-term shareholder value by integrating economic, environmental, and social opportunities into its business strategies is known as

Sustainability

To improve your political skills at work, you should

Gain control of organizational resources.

Which statement about studying management is most likely true?

Management is universally needed in all organizations.

Which of the following best describes the reason to study management even if your career plans are not to become a manager?

Studying management is important to maximizing efficiency, productivity, employee satisfaction, and personal success.

Which of the following is the most valuable take-away from studying management?

Learning to apply management theory in a variety of situations.

The fact that managers are needed in all types and sizes of​ organizations, at all organizational levels and work​ areas, and in all global locations is known as​ ________.

the universality of management

Senior management at JMJ Manufacturing accept that there are differences and similarities between host country and home country personnel and practices and believe that they should use the practices that are most effective. This reflects​ ________.

a geocentric attitude

A narrow view in which people see things solely through their own eyes and perspectives is known as​ ________.

parochialism

Apecs Electronics hires and promotes employees who are citizens of the host​ country, believing that the​ "locals" know best. Which global perspective does this​ reflect?

A polycentric attitude

Whenever DAC opens a new sales office in another​ country, it transfers a manager from headquarters to head up the new​ office, believing that foreign managers lack the expertise and skills to make the best decisions for the operation. This reflects​ ________.

an ethnocentric attitude

RVA Electronics has facilities worldwide. Instead of orienting itself toward either the host country or the home​ country, top managers select managers for assignments based on their skills and​ abilities, rather than their nationality or location. This reflects​ ________.

a geocentric attitude

Which regional trading alliance is composed of the United​ States, Canada, and​ Mexico?

NAFTA

Which of the following is a global organization of more than 150 countries that deals with the rules of trade among​ nations?

WTO

Alison frequently travels to​ Spain, Portugal, and France on business. She makes sure to keep​ ________ in her wallet for use on these trips because she​ doesn't want to change money every time she crosses a border in the EU.

euros

The​ ________ is an organization of 188 member countries that promotes international monetary cooperation and provides​ advice, temporary​ loans, and technical assistance to establish and maintain financial stability.

IMF

CAFTA is best described as​ a(n) ________.

trading alliance established between the United States and five Central American countries

The​ ________, which evolved from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade​ (GATT), is the only global organization that deals with trade rules among nations

WTO

Although Abels Manufacturing has facilities in several different​ countries, management decisions that have​ company-wide implications are made within the home country. Abels Manufacturing would be described as a​ ________.

global company

​Barbara's Baubles produces​ one-of-a-kind jewelry using​ semi-precious gems. Although the owner sells her jewelry exclusively at a small shop in​ Albuquerque, she purchases the gems wherever they are the cheapest. This is an example of​ ________.

global sourcing

Gordon has built a lucrative small business by purchasing inexpensive kitchen gadgets from a variety of companies in China and the Far East and selling them at his booth in a popular flea market. This is an example of​ ________.

importing

A​ ________ is a multinational company that has a global scope and does not consider any particular country as its​ base, home, or headquarters.

transnational organization

When a domestic firm partners with a foreign company in order to share​ knowledge, experience, and resources in developing new products or production​ facilities, this is known as​ ________.

a strategic alliance

When DAX Products wanted to expand and enter the Western European​ market, it established a small manufacturing facility and a sales office in Munich. What method of entering the global market did DAX​ use?

Foreign subsidiary

Cindy's Creations is a small producer of decorative​ napkins, placemats, and other tableware. Although all of the products are produced​ domestically, Cindy's Creations sells worldwide through its website. This is an example of​ ________.

exporting

A​ ________ is one in which resources are primarily owned and controlled by the private sector.

free market economy

The cultural dimension that reflects the degree to which a society rewards and encourages behaviors such as​ planning, working for​ long-term success, and delaying gratification is referred to as​ ________.

future orientation

The extent to which people in a society tolerate or feel threatened by ambiguity is known as​ ________

uncertainty avoidance

​Laura, a​ doctor, was surprised to discover that many men in the small village in Mexico where she was volunteering refused to be seen by a female physician because the societal norm dictated that the physician should be a male. Which cultural dimension does this​ illustrate?

Gender differentiation

An employee from a culture with a low degree of power distance would most likely​ ________.

expect management to solicit input from employees in making decisions

An employee from a culture with a high​ ________ would most likely exhibit patience and perseverance and would define success over a period of​ years, rather than months.

future orientation

Which of the following cultural dimensions identified by the GLOBE program refers to the degree to which a society encourages and rewards individuals for being​ fair, altruistic,​ generous, and​ caring?

humane orientation

According to Russell Weiner, his job is to spend the franchisees' marketing money and when Domino's makes a bad marketing decision and doesn't spend their money in the right way, it affects small businesses as the average franchisee owns three stores. What additional challenges is Domino's likely to face in the 66 countries that Domino's operates?

Host country laws, culture, and language

Scott Hinshaw describes his job as "helping, guiding, and leading franchisees to improve their business." In the 66 countries that Domino's operates in, it is likely that he will interact with each franchisee differently; this illustrates the ________ component of having a global mind-set.

cultural intelligence

Based on Domino's Chief Marketing Officer Russell Weiner's description of how Domino's Pizza operates, which of the following best describes the specific type of multinational corporation that Domino's Pizza is?

A global company

According to Scott Hinshaw, Domino's Executive Vice President of Franchise Operations, Development, and Training, Domino's has about 9,400 franchises globally. To be successful worldwide, it is vital to have work experience abroad so that you understand the local culture and language and can develop solutions to challenges that might arise. This belief is most likely indicative of which approach to international business?

Polycentric

In broad terms, Domino's is a perfect example of a(n) ________.

multinational corporation

Omnipotent

The​ ________ view of management asserts that managers are directly responsible for the success​ and/or failure of an organization.

symbolic

According to the​ ________ view of​ management, managers have limited control and influence over the​ organization's success or failure.

Omnipotent

​Russ, a senior manager in an engineering​ firm, strongly believes that a manager decides his​ organization's future and has a plaque on his wall that​ reads, "I am the master of my​ fate." What view of management does this​ reflect?

economic

Which of the following components of the external environment includes factors such as business cycle​ stages, interest​ rates, and​ inflation?

​Post-millennials

Which of the following generational cohorts is referred to as the​ iGeneration?

Demographic

In order to tailor a political​ candidate's message to the constituency in a particular​ area, her staff investigates the​ area's general​ age, race,​ gender, income, and family composition. What aspect of the external environment is the staff​ investigating?

The percentage of​ Hispanic-Americans in the population and the workforce is expected to increase.

Which of the following is a true statement about the anticipated diversity of the workforce over the next 10​ years?

environmental uncertainty

The degree of change and complexity in an​ organization's environment is referred to as​ ________.

Environmental complexity

Which of the following examines the number of components in an​ organization's environment and the extent of the​ organization's knowledge about those​ components?

Employees

Which of the following groups would be considered to be an internal stakeholder of an​ organization?

Sociocultural

Teresa is conducting market research to assess the feasibility of introducing a new product. She wants to determine the​ values, attitudes,​ lifestyles, and tastes of the target market. Which component of the external environment is Teresa​ assessing?

organizational culture

The shared social knowledge within an organization regarding the​ values, traditions, and principles of its employees is referred to as its​ ________.

Material artifacts and symbols

At Aspen​ Electronics, the parking spots nearest the front door are reserved for the​ "Employee of the​ Month." Which aspect of organizational culture does this​ represent?

rituals

Zappos has a monthly ceremony in which it recognizes a member of its development content team with a​ "Super Awesome Description​ Award." This is an example of which element of organizational​ culture?

rituals

At Mary Kay​ Cosmetics, an annual awards ceremony is held where beauty consultants are dressed glamorously and received awards for sales goal achievements.. What element of organizational culture does this​ represent?

material artifacts and symbols

No one at Zappos has private offices. Instead of​ cubicles, they have a​ free-flowing layout that they believe encourages collaboration. This is an example of how Zappos is using​ ________ to build organizational culture.

language

Target refers to its customers as​ "guests" and its employees as​ "team members." This is an example of how the company uses​ ________ to reinforce its organizational culture.

Organizational goals and values are clear and widely accepted.

Which of the following best illustrates a company with a strong organizational​ culture?

socialization

Which of the following is LEAST likely a key component of an​ organization's culture?

socialization

The orientation program at a software company consists of a​ full-day session in which new employees are introduced to the​ company, its​ products, and its​ policies, and are assigned a senior employee who serves as their mentor. This process of helping new employees learn about and adapt to the​ organization's culture is known as​ ________.

language

Lockheed​ Martin's slogan​ is, "We never forget who​ we're working​ for." This is an example of how the company uses​ _______ to reinforce its organizational culture.

customer-responsive culture

​SAP's motto​ is, "Your customers expect your entire operation to revolve around​ them." Based on this​ motto, what type of culture does SAP​ have?

a supportive corporate culture

In a survey of senior​ executives, over half said that the most important driver of innovation for companies was​ ________.

Innovative culture

A New York City advertising firm hands out a​ "Heroic Failure" award to employees whose ad campaigns were epic failures. The award is intended to foster creativity by banishing the fear of failure. Based on​ this, what kind of culture does the organization​ have?

Customer-responsive culture

​Sansio's motto​ is, "Think customer​ first." Based on this​ motto, what kind of organizational culture is the company​ fostering?

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