Solidarity in the European Union is being undermined by protectionist pressures in
some member countries.
Individuals with low self-esteem are more susceptible to external influence than are
people with high self-esteem.
In equity theory, recent research shows that distributive justice has a greater influence
on employee satisfaction than procedural justice.
A business model describes how a company is going to make money and what it is
going to do with it.
Stress symptoms can be categorized as physical, psychological, and psychomotor.
The primary debate about ethics training programs is whether ________.
A) ethics can be taught
B) ethics training is sufficient
C) the programs cause a regression in a person’s moral development
D) the programs decrease awareness of ethical issues in business
During which era was the term “workforce diversity” first used?
A) new millennium
B) late 1980s
C) 1960s to 1970s
D) early 1980s
To make effective decisions in today’s fast-moving world, managers need to ________.
A) build organizations that shun complexity
B) know when it is time to call it quits
C) ignore cultural differences
D) build organizations that rely on their past successes
The aspect that differentiates social responsibility from other similar concepts is that it
adds a(n) ________.
A) ethical imperative
B) legal imperative
C) environmental imperative
D) social imperative
Because Quentin is the only male worker in a group of women, other male employees
have made jokes about his gender identity. The jokes have affected Quentin’s
motivation to work and he is absent more often. This situation may constitute
________.
A) unwelcome sexual advances
B) normal workplace activity
C) protected free speech
D) hostile environment sexual harassment
The Metropolis News has experienced a decline in the number of subscriptions to its
printed newspaper over the last 5 years. It seems people prefer news feeds sent to their
smartphones rather than a printed paper delivered to their homes. Which component in
the external environment does this change represent?
A) economic
B) psychological
C) demographic
D) sociocultural
For communication to be successful, meaning must be imparted and ________.
A) received by the other person
B) acknowledged by the receiver
C) feedback must be established
D) understood by the receiver
Which of the following is an example of a high-performance work practice?
A) clearly defined job assignments
B) centralized decision making
C) skill-based compensation
D) self-managed teams
What are the different structures that traditional organizations can have?
A) simple, functional, and corporate structures
B) simple, functional, and business unit structures
C) functional, strategic, and business unit structures
D) simple, functional, and divisional structures
To be named on the Global 100 list, which is announced each year at the World
Economic Forum, a company ________.
A) has to have earned ISO certification
B) has to display a superior ability to effectively manage environmental and social
factors
C) has to be free from EPA violations
D) has to submit an application with supporting documentation
Which of the following describes a dynamic environment?
A) Sales vary with the seasons.
B) Production methods have changed gradually over the last 25 years.
C) Competitors move into and out of the industry frequently.
D) Product demand increases every year on a steady upward trend.
The term ________ is used to collectively refer to any constituencies in an
organization’s environment that are affected by its decisions and actions.
A) competitors
B) shareholders
C) unions
D) stakeholders
Explain the concepts of job enlargement and job enrichment with suitable examples and
analyze their effectiveness in motivating employees.
In a short essay, define selection and list some of the selection tools used by managers.
In a short essay, define planning and discuss the characteristics of formal planning as it
is used in various organizations.
Discuss the concept of competitive advantage and explain how quality is a competitive
advantage.
Employers are increasingly monitoring employees’ activities involving the use of
company technology, particularly computers and cell phones. Explain why employers
believe such monitoring is necessary.
In a short essay, describe how managers can effectively plan when the external
environment is continually changing.
What is the International Monetary Fund? What does it do?
In a short essay, identify four traits associated with leadership and give an example of
each.
What is orientation? Discuss the two types of orientation.