D072 PRE-ASSESSMENT

D072 PRE-ASSESSMENT

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127 term Kay An organization plans to close its local factory and shift manufacturing operations overseas. This brings opposition from employees Which terms describes this organizational move?

Legal-ethical : When the law and personal or organizational ethics are in

accordance with each other Individual authors wrote books about the negative environmental impacts of some industries, including the coal industry.Which benefit did the authors' work have on society?It drew the public's attention to the targeted issue.The accountant of a company was asked to change the current quarterly sales results by adding sales that were set to occur next quarter.Which stakeholder group is directly impacted by this action?

Shareholders :The definition of a shareholder is a person who owns shares in a

company. Someone who owns stock in Apple is an example of a shareholder.One who owns shares of stock. Shareholders are the real owners of a publicly traded business, but management runs it.A new manager in a restaurant decides to cut costs by purchasing sub-standard materials.What are the implications of this manager's actions?The customer base of the restaurant will decrease.A U.S. company hires a new employee from Germany.The new employee is being trained by other employees on the company's conflict resolution practices in alignment with the company's mission and ethical standards. As part of the training, the employee identifies how the ethical values of the company are consistent with the employee's values.Which aspect of the company is the employee learning?Organizational culture :The shared values, beliefs, and norms of an organization that affect the strategies and operating procedures of the business

A senior manager asks an employee to omit a key section from a financial report to hide some distressing data.Which aspect of the organization is being violated by the manager's behavior?

Ethics :Principles that serve as a compass about how to behave

A company's chief executive officer (CEO) has decided to launch a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program.Who are the intended beneficiaries of a CSR program?Community members A corporation's code of ethics endorses a green work place.Which employee activity models this code?Starting an office recycling program A manager recently decides to get employees involved in a new corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to show that the company is dedicated to making a difference in the local community.Which activity demonstrates an appropriate way to meet this goal?Initiate a community technology recycling program for old computers A company advertises that it uses environmentally safe practices in all business processes; however, the chief financial officer (CFO) has blocked the adoption of many environmentally safe practices because of the additional costs to the company.Which controversial business practice is this company using?

Greenwashing :When organizations carry about CSR missions in an inauthentic

way, using them to increase publicity rather than to spur real change Which organizational department is responsible for managing receivables and payables for a company?Accounting and finance Which function is performed by the information technology department of an organization?Computer installation Which organizational department is responsible for maintaining compliance with labor laws?Human resources A supervisor assigns an employee to work on a small project that is directly related to a corporate goal, and the employee's skill set makes them the ideal person to accomplish the task.What is this employee's managerial designation?

Individual :Individual consideration-Someone who uses their personal skills to

contribute to a team A newly hired manager has years of experience with evaluating team performance to make improvements.Which area of managerial skills does this new manager possess?Analysis :These skills involve the ability to comprehend, visualize, and analyze abstract knowledge and concepts; change direction; and improve organizational performance.

A manager at a marketing firm is developing a monthly newsletter that will be distributed internally to keep employees updated about marketing initiatives and activities.Which role is this manager illustrating by taking this action?

Informational : Managers spend much of their time gathering, analyzing, and

disseminating information to those both above and below them. Managers need to organize and analyze information related to the business (such as money, people, and equipment) in order to prioritize and implement strategies.A production manager is told that a supplier of one of their key products has declared bankruptcy and cannot supply the necessary material. The production manager examines product inventory and customer orders and sets a deadline for when a new supplier must be contracted to fulfill future orders.Which managerial core role is being demonstrated?Decisional :Managers are responsible for making decisions, allocating resources, and negotiating. They need to be able to react to situations and plan ahead to make effective decisions and implement strategies.Which type of organizational culture in the Competing Values Framework focuses on accountability to shareholders, competitiveness, and productivity?

Market :Face of the company

Marketing carries out the following functions:

customer and market research—Whenever a new product idea is proposed in a company, the marketing department studies the market to evaluate the chances of the idea's success. It further helps set the pricing and positioning of the product.target market identification—The marketing department identifies the potential target audience based on the unique selling proposition (the characteristics that set the product apart from the existing products in the market).branding—The marketing department defines and positions the product and the company in the market to appeal to the target audience.advertising—The marketing team leads the initiatives to reach out to prospective customers. These initiatives include designing material, slogans, and visuals. The team also implements online advertising efforts such as using search engine optimization and managing social media feed to popularize the brand and the product itself. Those in advertising serve as a liaison to media (The Hartford Editing Team, n.d.).

Consider the following ethical concerns in the marketing function:

data collection and privacy policies relating to user and customer information brand messaging implications audience targeting procedures Which pair of attributes captures the focus of an adhocracy culture within the competing values framework?Adjustable and entrepreneurial Adhocracy: It tends to be more flexible and responsive to external forces and is characterized as a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and creative workplace (e.g., technology businesses).Which set of attributes reflects a hierarchy culture within the Competing Values Framework?Process-oriented and highly structured Hierarchy: It tends to be internally focused on internal processes and procedures and less flexible (e.g., government agencies).

A nonprofit organization wants to fill an executive director position and is interested in seeking a candidate that is concerned about social welfare.Which criterion should the organization prioritize in making this decision?Dedication to community service An individual who values a team-oriented work environment and the individual's relationships with a large group of peers is seeking employment that will be a good fit.Which position should this individual pursue?A position that offers a friendly workplace An individual who is a great performer has been working in a department in a company for over ten years and is moved to a new department and given a new set of job responsibilities. The individual is unhappy in the new location and has started to underperform.Which issue has emerged for this employee?Person-job fit :The degree to which a person’s skill, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics match the job demands A person that is high in sociability and friendliness is required for a sales job.Which component of personality should be high in the ideal candidate?

Extraversion : outgoing/energetic vs. solitary/reserved

key characteristics: This refers to people who are outgoing, talkative, and

sociable

CVF Quadrant: Market

Which organizational culture is best suited for an individual who is high in conscientiousness?

Hierarchy: CVF Quadrant

key characteristics: People who are conscientious are Continuum: organized, punctual, and dependable.efficient/organized vs. easy-going/careless Which individual characteristic should a company search for in new hires in order to avoid an additional screening process to prevent potential person-culture mismatch?Recommended by current employees An employee transfers from one department to another department in an organization.Which reality will the employee experience in relation to this change?The department sub-cultures may differ.Which result occurs when there is a person-culture misalignment?

Attrition : The unpredictable and uncontrollable but normal reduction of work

force due to resignations, retirement, sickness, or death.Over time, those who do not fit in well are more likely to leave. Research indicates that person-organization misfit is one of the important reasons for employee turnover.What is an advantage of oral communication? Allows for instant feedback Provides an opportunity for rehearsing