Administrative and political decision making procedures and intuition have been
associated with high performance in unstable environments in which decisions must be
made rapidly and under more difficult conditions.
a. True
b. False
The adaptability culture emerges in an environment that requiresresponse anddecision
making.
a. fast; high-risk
b. fast; low-risk
c. slow; high-risk
d. slow; low-risk
e. regulated; low-risk
Cost leadership is a type of competitive strategy with which the organization seeks to
distinguish its products or services from that of competitors.
a. True
b. False
In, every situation is viewed as unique.
a. a universalist view
b. a contingency view
c. a case view
d. a scientific management view
e. none of these
All of the following are tactics for promoting stronger organizational commitment
EXCEPT:
a. maintaining a secretive culture
b. being honest and trustworthy in business dealings..
c. giving employees a say in decisions.
d. treating employees fairly.
e. offering employees rewards that they value.
To select high-potential individuals for management positions, what is the best selection
device that Gregory could use?
a. Interview.
b. Employment test.
c. Assessment center.
d. Job application form.
e. None of these are essential.
If a small business owner enjoys the chance to balance work and personal life, he would
be considered a(n)______.
a. idealist
b. optimizer
c. hard worker
d. juggler
e. sustainer
Which of the following is a content theory that proposes that people are motivated by
physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization needs?
a. Reinforcement theory
b. Process theory
c. Situational theory
d. Hierarchy of needs theory
e. Contingency theory
Which of the following is a follower who participates actively in the organization but
does not use critical thinking skills?
a. Passive follower
b. Effective follower
c. Alienated follower
d. Conformist
e. Pragmatic survivor
The effective follower exhibits neither critical, independent thinking nor active
participation.
a. True
b. False
The_______strategy involves seeking efficient facilities, cutting costs and using tight
cost controls to be more efficient than competitors.
a. cost leadership
b. differentiation
c. focus
d. internal growth
e. liquidation
The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves creating
conditions and systems to facilitate internal and external coordination and knowledge
sharing is known as_______.
a. exploration
b. cooperation
c. entrepreneurship
d. idea incubator
e. horizontal linkage
Which of the following is an unincorporated business owned by two or more?
a. A partnership
b. A proprietorship
c. A corporation
d. An association
e. A trade alliance
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate legal structure for an entrepreneurial
company?
a. Proprietorship
b. Corporation
c. Partnership
d. Trade alliance
e. All of these are appropriate legal structures for an entrepreneurial company.