MANA 3318

What does Theo Chocolate mean when it claims to be a triple bottom line company?

d. It values people, profit, and the planet in equal measure.

Joe says his insistence on fair trade causes the chocolate industry to consider him a

d. nuisance.

Which of the following is a part of Modern Shed's external environment?

d. the nanny shed clients

Which of the following companies has high uncertainty avoidance?

At Sipria Insurance, little has changed since the 1960s. Few employees even know how to use e-mail, and most business is conducted by telephone or in person with a simple handshake. Since Sipria caters exclusively to older people who are less likely to use the Internet, its practices work well for the company.

In order to compete in a global economy, companies have to handle social changes, political changes, and cultural differences. Suppose that you are originally from Australia. You have been offered a job as an expatriate manager in Russia, a country with a culture that is radically different from yours. What competencies would you need to take on this assignment? Check all that apply.

Cultural adventurous Flexibility

A manager who is trying to figure out the best design of work might use concepts from which discipline?

Engineering

Lila just can't seem to do anything right. You wonder if this is because she never received any training on how to work in a team.

External

Which of the following companies has high power distance?

In Allegra Systems, all of the managers wear suits and ties, while all of the employees wear casual dress. Managers are asked to speak first in every meeting, and employees rarely contradict what they say.

Last week, your employee, Azula, missed an important deadline. You are convinced that she didn't get the work done because she doesn't care about the company.

Internal

Which of the following companies has high individualism?

Ivana's Images has a reputation for being the best in the business. Sure, Ivana is difficult to work with—you wouldn't want her on your team—but she can do layout and design faster and better than anyone else. Ivana likes to work by herself, and she is happiest when she can prove that she is better than everyone.

A manager who is trying to figure out the best way to motivate her employees might use concepts from which discipline?

Psychology

What is the fourth question of the Four-Way Test?

Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

What ethical belief helps Joe to create Theo Chocolate's corporate culture?

a. All life on the planet is interconnected.

How does Scott, Modern Shed's sales and marketing manager, handle change?

a. He is open and responsive.

Which of the following is a part of Modern Shed's informal organization?

a. Ryan's trust in Scott to come up with big-picture plans

Why did Theo Chocolate undergo IMO certification in their own factories?

c. to ensure they were held to the same fair-trade standards as their farmers

Lyft is a better company than Uber because mentor drivers really care about their trainees. Mentors are good people who show their concern for others by checking in with them on a regular basis and asking how they are doing.

character ethics

Uber is a better company than Lyft because Uber drivers earn more per day than Lyft drivers.

consequential ethics

In order to determine which company is best, you have to look at the way the company operates in the town where you will be driving. Each town will have its own approach to how they treat drivers and how they handle ethical issues.

cultural relativism

Many people think of organizations as clockworks, but in reality, organizations are often seen as ______ to those who work in them.

model

Matilda is really excited. Today she found out that her company, A.K. Auto Repair, is changing their performance review system to include self-reviews from individuals. Matilda thinks the new review process will have a big impact on _________ at the company, and she is excited to see the company include _________ in their policies.

procedural justice organizational justice

With its designs, Modern Shed seeks to use limited space efficiently and effectively. Into which of the following parts of an open system does this mission fall?

task