Management Constraints: Org Culture & Environment
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Which perspective suggests that managers are directly responsible for an organization's success or failure?

  • Omnipotent View (correct)
  • Contingency View
  • Symbolic View
  • Systematic View

What factor is considered an external element that can influence organizational outcomes?

  • Organizational structure
  • Managerial effectiveness
  • Competition in the industry (correct)
  • Company policy

According to the symbolic view, how should managers be seen in relation to organizational control?

  • As primarily responsible for poor performance
  • As the sole decision-makers without external constraints
  • As individuals who have no real control
  • As figures symbolizing control and influence (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a typical factor that constrains managerial influence?

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Why is it difficult to attribute an organization's performance directly to managers?

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Which statement best describes the relationship between managerial quality and organizational outcomes in the omnipotent view?

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In which view are managers seen as having limited control over organizational outcomes?

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Which of the following elements is NOT typically included in the parameters of managerial discretion?

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What is the first step in managing stakeholder relationships?

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Which of the following best describes an important aspect of stakeholder management?

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How should an organization approach managing its external stakeholders?

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Which of the following is NOT typically considered an external stakeholder?

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What is the importance of determining how to manage individual external stakeholder relationships?

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What is a key characteristic of organizational culture?

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Which dimension of organizational culture emphasizes the expectation for innovation and risk-taking?

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Which aspect of organizational culture is primarily focused on maintaining the status quo?

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What does 'Outcome Orientation' refer to in the context of organizational culture?

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How does organizational culture influence employee behavior?

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Which orientation is characterized by cooperative behavior among employees?

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What is the implication of culture being a 'descriptive term'?

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Which dimension of culture emphasizes detailed analytical work?

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How can organizations demonstrate strong People Orientation?

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What is a simple rule for advancing within an organization?

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Which dimension would focus on the competitive nature of employees?

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Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with an innovative culture?

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How does organizational culture act as a constraint on managers?

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Which feature is characteristic of a culture that promotes ethical behavior?

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What organizational culture trait tends to enhance management efficiency?

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Which of the following contributes to creating an innovative culture?

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What aspect of organizational culture can significantly impact decision-making processes?

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Which of the following is a potential effect of having a weak organizational culture?

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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the economic conditions in the general environment?

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Which legislation is recognized for promoting equal employment opportunities in Canada?

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What aspect of the general environment can significantly influence operational capabilities of organizations?

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How do political/legal conditions primarily impact organizations?

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Which of the following factors is NOT included in the general business cycle?

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Which group is NOT considered part of the external environmental factors affecting organizations?

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The political/legal environment can include the attitudes of elected officials. Which of the following best describes this?

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Which of the following best captures the essence of the general environment?

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Which of the following conditions includes the physical characteristics of a population?

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Environmental uncertainty is influenced by which of the following factors?

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How is the degree of change in environmental components characterized?

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Why is it important for organizations to manage stakeholder relationships?

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Which component is NOT part of the socio-cultural conditions affecting organizations?

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Global conditions in the external environment encompass?

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What are stakeholders in the context of an organization?

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What aspect of environmental uncertainty describes the number of components in the environment?

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Flashcards

Omnipotent View of Management

Managers are directly responsible for an organization's success or failure. The quality of the organization's managers determines the organization's quality.

Symbolic View of Management

External forces outside the manager's control greatly influence an organization's success or failure. Factors like the economy, technology, and competition play a crucial role.

Managerial Discretion

The extent to which managers have discretion in how they perform their jobs. This is influenced by factors like the organizational environment and culture.

Organizational Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and assumptions that guide organizational members' behavior. It is like the personality of an organization.

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Innovation and Risk-Taking

A key aspect of organizational culture that focuses on the degree to which employees are encouraged to take risks and be innovative.

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Attention to Detail

A key aspect of organizational culture that highlights the importance of detailed work and precision.

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Outcome Orientation

A key aspect of organizational culture that emphasizes the importance of achieving results over the specific methods used.

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People Orientation

A key aspect of organizational culture that reflects how much organizational decisions consider the impact on employees.

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Stability

A key aspect of organizational culture that focuses on the stability and predictability of the organization's operations.

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Aggressiveness

A key aspect of organizational culture that measures the aggressiveness and competitiveness of the organization's workforce.

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Team Orientation

A key aspect of organizational culture that focuses on how work is organized, with teams being more important than individuals.

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Culture as a Perception

Organizational culture is a perception held by members of the organization. Meaning, it's not just a set of rules, but how people interpret and experience the work environment.

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Culture as Shared

Organizational culture is shared. It's not just one person's perspective, but the common understanding among members.

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Strength of Organizational Culture

The extent to which an organization's culture is strong and influential in shaping employee behavior.

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Managerial Actions

The actions an organization recognizes as appropriate or inappropriate for its representatives.

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Organizational Activities

Activities valued and encouraged by an organization, often influencing employee behavior and priorities.

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Innovative Culture

A culture that encourages risk-taking, experimentation, and new ideas. It's often associated with innovation and adaptability.

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Ethical Culture

A culture that prioritizes ethical behavior and values honesty, integrity, and fairness. It serves as a compass for decision-making.

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Simple Rule for Getting Ahead

A simple principle for career advancement: Find out what your organization rewards and focus on those activities.

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Economic Conditions (General Environment)

The overall conditions and trends in the economy that can affect an organization's operations, such as interest rates, inflation, and changes in disposable income.

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Political/Legal Conditions (General Environment)

The political climate, laws, and regulations that influence how organizations operate, including government policies, stability, and legal frameworks.

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Public Pressure Groups (External Environment)

Groups that affect the organization's ability to achieve its goals, including pressure groups, media, and government agencies.

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Competitors (External Environment)

Companies that offer similar products or services to the same customer base, creating competition for resources, market share, and customer loyalty.

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Customers (External Environment)

Individuals or organizations that acquire goods or services from the organization, representing the ultimate goal of any business.

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Suppliers (External Environment)

Businesses or individuals that supply the organization with raw materials, components, equipment, or other resources needed for production.

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The External Environment

The combined external forces that affect an organization's environment and create both opportunities and threats.

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The External Environment Model

A model that represents the various external forces that influence and interact with an organization, helping to understand the context in which it operates.

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What are demographic conditions?

Conditions like gender, age, level of education, location, income, and family structure that influence the characteristics of a population.

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Describe socio-cultural conditions.

Factors that encompass the expectations and attitudes of society, influencing how businesses operate and interact with consumers.

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What are technological conditions?

Technological advancements, such as the internet, artificial intelligence, and automation, that shape business operations and consumer behavior.

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What are global conditions?

The presence of global competitors and the need to adapt to global consumer markets.

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Define environmental uncertainty.

The degree to which managers can predict and anticipate changes in the external environment, which impacts their ability to make effective decisions. It's influenced by the complexity and dynamism of the external environment.

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Explain complexity in environmental uncertainty.

The number of components in a company's external environment that influence its operations.

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Describe change in environmental uncertainty.

The level of change and dynamism in a company's external environment.

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Who are stakeholders?

Any group or individual that can influence or be influenced by an organization's decisions and actions. This includes customers, suppliers, employees, investors, and the government.

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Stakeholder - Who?

People or groups who have an interest in the organization's success or failure. They are affected by the organization's activities.

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Stakeholder - What?

The specific needs, desires, and concerns that stakeholders have regarding the organization. These vary based on their relationship with the organization.

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Stakeholder - How important?

The level of importance each stakeholder holds for the organization's success. Critical stakeholders have significant influence and impact.

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Stakeholder - How to manage?

The strategies and approaches used to manage relationships with each stakeholder group. This involves communication, collaboration, and addressing their concerns.

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Organizational Stakeholder Map

An illustration of the various internal and external stakeholder groups that influence an organization. It helps visualize the interconnected relationships.

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Study Notes

Chapter 2: Constraints on Managers: Organizational Culture and the Environment

  • Managers face constraints from organizational culture and the environment.
  • This chapter outlines the roles and limits of managerial influence.
  • Factors such as organizational culture and external forces affect the degree of control a manager has.
  • The degree of managerial discretion is limited by the organizational environment and culture.

Learning Outline

  • The Manager: How Much Control?

    • Managers differ from non-managerial employees in terms of responsibilities, influence, and the scope of control.
    • The "omnipotent view" suggests managers are directly responsible for organizational success/failure, while the "symbolic view" highlights the influence of external factors.
    • Managerial discretion is affected by the relationship between organizational environment and culture.

  • The Organization's Culture

    • Organizational culture is a system of shared meanings and beliefs within an organization.
    • Key dimensions of organizational culture include innovation and risk-taking, attention to detail, outcome orientation, people orientation, and stability.
    • Strong cultures have a significant impact on organizational members, while weaker cultures have less influence.

  • Current Organizational Culture Issues Facing Managers

    • Managers face issues regarding creating cultures of ethics, innovation, and customer responsiveness.
    • Ethical organizational cultures value high risk tolerance, low-to-moderate aggressiveness, and focus on means as well as outcomes.
    • Innovative cultures emphasize challenge and involvement, freedom, trust & openness, idea time, and may include playfulness/humour and conflict resolution.
    • Customer-responsive cultures prioritize hiring suitable staff, possessing few rigid rules, emphasizing employee empowerment, good listening skills, clear roles, and proactive, caring employees.

  • The Environment

    • The external environment comprises forces and institutions that potentially impact an organization's performance, broken into a specific and a general environment.
    • The specific environment is immediate and direct (e.g., customers, competitors, suppliers).
    • The general environment encompasses broader factors influencing an organization's operations (e.g., economic conditions, political issues, socio-cultural aspects, demographics, technological trends, global conditions).

  • Stakeholder Relationships

    • Stakeholders are entities (individuals, groups, or organizations) affected by organizational decisions and actions and include employees, customers, unions, shareholders, communities, suppliers, media, social and political action groups, competitors, trade and industry associations, and governments.
    • Managing stakeholder relationships is crucial for organizational success due to the interdependence between organizations and their external stakeholders.

  • How the Environment Affects Managers

    • Environmental uncertainty refers to factors impacting managerial knowledge about organizations and their external environments.
    • Complexity and change in the environment affect an organization, and these factors impact the type of knowledge and skills managers need to successfully guide the organization.
    • Exhibit 2.7 (Environmental Uncertainty Matrix) details the impact of environmental factors on organizational performance.
    • Identifying, understanding, analyzing stakeholder interests, and adopting appropriate management strategies are critical for long-term organizational success.

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Explore the factors that constrain managerial influence within organizations in this quiz based on Chapter 2. Understand how organizational culture and external environmental forces shape managerial discretion and impact decision-making processes. Dive into the nuanced roles of managers and their responsibilities compared to non-managerial employees.

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