Organizational Culture and Sustainability Quiz

<p>A high degree of employee autonomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced ability to merge with other organizations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The implementation of a new legislative requirement for sustainability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use social skills to persuade stakeholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Offer resources and training to help stakeholders implement sustainable practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presenting sustainability as an appealing opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to a better society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A successful internal initiative demonstrating the benefits of sustainable practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilizing social skills and persuasion to build support for sustainability initiatives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Designing a system that rewards stakeholders for their participation in sustainable practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying and addressing the concerns and risks from stakeholders with opposing views (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connecting business practices to management theories (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disregarding feedback on sustainability efforts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They reflect the overall social consensus on right and wrong. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Significant damage to the company's reputation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Top management does not adhere to them consistently. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Higher returns and higher risk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It stems from a lack of knowledge about local customs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transnational structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Instrumental motives such as cost reduction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining good relations with stakeholders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental limits that should not be breached (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social responsibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating a better world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Instrumental motive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Type of organization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multi-domestic structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strives to balance global efficiency with local responsiveness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Centralized decision-making is prevalent in early stages of internationalization. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transnational structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited ability to adapt to local market conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Globalization has contributed to increased interconnectedness and interdependence among nations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental regulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wholly owned subsidiary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Variation in costs across countries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cost saving, market access, competition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Challenges faced due to unfamiliarity with local norms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Starting a new operation from scratch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sequence and timing of entering foreign markets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Operational excellence through low-cost production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaborative consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collaboration with a local partner for shared equity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can shape the timing and method of market entry. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aligning business practices with local market conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heightened barriers to foreign trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A framework analyzing cultural, administrative, geographic, and economic distances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enhance sales in foreign markets with similar needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Differences in market size and consumer wealth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A business owned entirely by one corporation, leading to higher returns and risks compared to franchising.

Challenges faced by foreign businesses due to unfamiliarity with the host country.

Factors motivating businesses to adopt sustainable practices: instrumental, relational, moral, and legal motives.

A business case approach to sustainability that focuses on profit and market expansion.

The social case for sustainability focusing on relations with stakeholders and legitimacy.

The normative case for sustainability driven by a sense of duty and higher values.

Compliance with regulations to avoid fines and legal issues in sustainability.

Individuals or groups that have an interest in the business's activities and outcomes.

The importance of a stakeholder contingent on organization type, environment, and issue relevance.

The process of involving stakeholders, which should be voluntary and not forced.

A theory of internationalization emphasizing gradual market expansion.

An organizational layout primarily oriented around exporting activities.

A decentralized organizational model tailored to local markets.

A hybrid organization model balancing central and local needs.

The ability of a firm to change its products/services for different markets.

A reason for internationalization focused on reducing operational costs.

A method of international entry with specific financial risk dynamics.

Combining resources of two businesses for shared risks and returns.

Recognizing the broader applicability of specific actions or events.

Business actions integrating sustainability into daily operations.

Beliefs regarding right and wrong specifically in business contexts.

Fines utilized for research and development in sustainability.

Unethical actions by management leading to reputational damage.

A framework analyzing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Ecological, and Legal factors in international contexts.

An economic model emphasizing free-market principles, often challenged by emerging protectionism.

Differences in values, beliefs, and behaviors between cultures that impact international business.

The motive for international expansion by reducing costs through accessing cheaper resources.

The ability to sell goods or services in foreign markets, increasing sales potential.

An equity alliance where two or more parties create a new business entity together.

A business model allowing one party to use another's trademark or trade name to sell products/services.

Government actions such as tariffs that limit international trade.

The disparities in economic conditions between countries affecting business decisions.

A strategy focused on a company's ability to deliver products/services efficiently.

A competitive advantage derived from advanced technology or innovations.

The creation of a new, wholly owned subsidiary from the ground up in a foreign country.

The difference in governance, policies, and customs that affects business operations between countries.

Finding shared interests to connect with stakeholders.

Adjusting your approach based on stakeholder interests.

Presenting a topic in a way that appeals to stakeholders.

Using influence and persuasion rather than force.

Designing rewards that motivate participation in initiatives.

Providing stakeholders with necessary resources to act.

Integrating sustainable practices into everyday operations.

Making sustainable practices widely accepted and lasting.

Core values that are intensely held and widely shared within an organization.

Strong culture significantly affects members' behaviors and increases cohesiveness.

Culture strength is influenced by organization size, age, turnover rate, and clarity of values.

Weak cultures may result in higher turnover and lower performance.

Strong cultures can hinder change, diversity, and organizational mergers or acquisitions.