Chapter 2: Review and Discussion Questions (Assignment)

1. Describe the two perspectives on how much impact managers have on an organization's success or failure.
2. Why is it important for managers to understand the external environmental components?
3. Describe an effective culture for (a) a relatively stable environment and (b) a dynamic environment. Explain your choices.
4. "Business are built relationships". What do you think this statement means? What are the implications for managing the external environment?
5. Refer to Exhibit 2-6. How would a first-line manager's job differ in these two organizations? How about a top-level manager's job?

Exhibit 2-6.

  6. Classrooms have cultures. Describe your classroom culture using the seven dimensions of organizational culture. Does the culture constrain you as a student? How?

  7. Can culture be a liability to an organization? Explain.

  8. Discuss the impact of a strong culture on organizations and managers.

  9. Using Exhibit 2-8, explain how a culture is formed and maintained. 

10.Explain why workplace spiritually seems to be an important concern.

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