Forming joint ventures with Chinese companies is difficult because ________.
A) the Chinese market is becoming extremely competitive
B) most Chinese companies operate locally or regionally, not nationally
C) many Chinese companies are owned, in part, by government agencies
D) All of the above
Question 2The organizational development technique that helps employees understand the organization's current strengths and weaknesses is:
A) team building.
B) quality of work life programs.
C) survey feedback.
D) management by objectives.
Question 3An MBO program:
A) is a quick way to help an organization improve employee job satisfaction.
B) requires anywhere from three-to-five years to make it work.
C) offers primary benefits to employees and secondary benefits to the organization.
D) requires extensive top-management involvement, but little involvement of lower-level managers and employees.
Question 4Refer to Table 14.1. Tia's research is on the ________ element of organizational culture.
A) sensitivity to the needs of customers and employees
B) interest in having employees generate new ideas
C) willingness to take risks
D) openness of available communication opportunities
Question 5When Ben in accounting aligns himself with Mabel in marketing and they confer with Jeb the VP of operations, in order to achieve the goal of getting the company to consider a cafeteria benefits plan, they are using the political tactic of building a
powerful coalition.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6To be a good leader, you have to be born with leadership skills.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7Refer to Table 14.1. Tanya is examining the ________ element of organizational culture.
A) sensitivity to the needs of customers and employees
B) interest in having employees generate new ideas
C) value placed on taking risks
D) openness of available communication opportunities
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