How can organizations shape the environment to their needs?

d) By influencing external stakeholders' interests and power

What is the task environment of an organization?

layer of external environment that directly influences the org's operations

The contingency view of management suggests that:

Each organization is unique and requires different management approaches.

Effective goals are often described as SMART. What does SMART stand for?

c) Specific, Measurable, Aggressive, Relevant, Timely

How do managers cope with environmental uncertainty through boundary-spanning structures and roles?

By gathering valuable information about the task and general environments

In the context of the task environment, competitors refer to:

Other orgs in the same industry that provide goods and services

Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, is characterized by:

b) Big data, internet of things, artificial intelligence, and robotics

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of the external environment in management?

comprises all elements outside the organization with potential effects

studbud

MGMT 10002 Week 3

9 termsStudBud Administration1 play

Imported from external platform

Flashcards9 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 9

Answers

1
How can organizations shape the environment to their needs?
d) By influencing external stakeholders' interests and power
a) By forecasting and planning for changes in the environment
b) By adapting the organization to changes in the environment
c) By gathering valuable information about the general environment
2
What is the task environment of an organization?
d) Advances in technology and scientific knowledge.
c) The international dimension of the external environment.
layer of external environment that directly influences the org's operations
a) The outer layer of the environment with an indirect impact on the org
3
The contingency view of management suggests that:
c) Adapting to the external environment is not necessary for success.
Each organization is unique and requires different management approaches.
d) to cope with uncertainty.
a) Universal management concepts apply to all situations.
4
Effective goals are often described as SMART. What does SMART stand for?
c) Specific, Measurable, Aggressive, Relevant, Timely
d) Strategic, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
a) Specific, Measurable, Aggressive, Relevant, Time-bound
b) Strategic, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Targeted
5
How do managers cope with environmental uncertainty through boundary-spanning structures and roles?
c) By influencing the government's policies and regulations
b) By forecasting and planning for changes in the environment
a) By shaping the environment to the organization's needs
By gathering valuable information about the task and general environments
6
In the context of the task environment, competitors refer to:
a) Individuals or groups who provide goods or services to the organization.
Other orgs in the same industry that provide goods and services
c) Events originating in foreign countries.
d) characteristics, norms, customs, and values of the population
7
Which approach emphasizes managing the org to deliver customer quality focusing on employee involvement and improvement
d) Bureaucratic organizations
c) Total quality management
a) Scientific management
b) Human relations movement
8
Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, is characterized by:
b) Big data, internet of things, artificial intelligence, and robotics
a) Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies
d) The use of e-commerce and digital marketing strategies
c) Advancements in social media and online advertising
9
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of the external environment in management?
b) It reflects the organization's internal operations and processes.
d) It focuses on the organization's day-to-day tasks and interactions.
comprises all elements outside the organization with potential effects
a) It includes all elements inside the organization's boundaries.

MGMT 10002 Week 3 Flashcards | StudBud