The extent to which the leader is mindful of subordinates, respects their ideas and
feelings, and establishes mutual trust refers to initiating structure.
a. True
b. False
Devil’s advocate technique is similar to brainstorming in that both techniques prevent
individuals from challenging other group member’s assumptions.
a. True
b. False
The Maquiladora industry along the Texas-Mexico border on the Mexico side uses
cheap labor for assembling products. This lowers the price for U.S. consumers and is an
example of:
a. licensing.
b. joint venture.
c. outsourcing.
d. franchising.
e. none of these.
If Swift Stock’s traditional brokerage business were to face a declining business growth,
it may need to be reclassified as a_______.
a. cash cow
b. dog
c. star
d. question mark
e. dead business
The principle that similar activities in an organization should be grouped together under
one manager is the essence of the classical perspective known as:
a. unity of command.
b. division of work.
c. unity of direction.
d. scalar chain.
e. quality management.
Geocentric companies are truly world-oriented and favor no specific country.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following roles involve bargaining with others to meet the unit or
departmental goals?
a. Negotiator
b. Resource allocator
c. Figurehead
d. Monitor
e. Leader
All managers have to pay attention to costs and according to research, the best way to
improve organizational effectiveness is by severe cost cutting.
a. True
b. False
Organizational change refers to the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an
organization.
a. True
b. False
Technology change involves the hierarchy of authority, goals, administrative
procedures, and managerial systems.
a. True
b. False
Kim, a Japanese expatriate working in Denmark, tends to use communication primarily
to build personal social relationships. She feels that relationships and trust are more
important than business. Kim is surprised that her business associates in Denmark do
not share the same views. Based on this information, Kim most likely grew up in what
type of culture?
a. Human-oriented
b. Passive
c. Assertive
d. Low-context
e. High-context
During which stage of team development should the team leader help clarify team roles,
norms, and values?
a. Adjourning
b. Storming
c. Forming
d. Performing
e. Norming
Most people have learned to conform to expectations of good behavior expected by
colleagues, family, friends, and society. They are in what stage of moral development?
a. Preconventional
b. Conventional
c. Discretionary
d. Principled
e. Traditional
Power resulting from a leader’s special knowledge or skill regarding the tasks
performed by followers is referred to as ______.
List the four responsibilities of corporate social performance.
A positive attitude toward one’s job is called_____.
When environmental factors change rapidly, the organization experiences ________
uncertainty.
______ messages are typically ambiguous, concern novel events, and impose great
potential for misunderstanding.
Employee disclosure of illegal organization activities is known as________.
A(n)______typically lists job duties as well as desirable qualifications for a particular
job.
What is the fundamental difference between the suppliers of debt and equity financing?