Prentice Hall 2-9 The Environment: Demographic and Technological Conditions
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Prentice Hall 2-9 The Environment: Demographic and Technological Conditions

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Which component of the external environment encompasses factors like interest rates, inflation, and stock market fluctuations?

  • Economic conditions (correct)
  • Legal conditions
  • Sociocultural conditions
  • Political conditions

    • Which element of the specific environment is responsible for absorbing an organization's output?

  • Pressure groups
  • Competitors
  • Suppliers
  • Customers (correct)

    • What constituency in the specific environment provides material and equipment to organizations?

  • Suppliers (correct)
  • Pressure groups
  • Customers
  • Competitors

    • Which of the following is not a part of the general environment?

    <p>Customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the general environment, which condition refers to factors like values, attitudes, and trends in society?

    <p>Sociocultural conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among these constituencies, which has a direct and immediate impact on managers’ decisions relevant to goal achievement?

    <p>Competitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of demographic conditions in the general environment?

    <p>Age, race, and gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are technological conditions described in the text?

    <p>Influencing the structure of organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the global conditions in the external environment according to the text?

    <p>Increasing number of global competitors and consumer markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the last global recession, what was one of the most powerful constraints managers faced according to the text?

    <p>Impact on jobs and employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic group is mentioned as influential due to their numbers in the text?

    <p>&quot;Baby boomers&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key aspects of technological conditions mentioned in the text?

    <p>Scientific and industrial innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges do managers face due to the external environment changes?

    <p>Balancing work demands and having the right skilled workforce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How have changes in the external environment impacted job creation and management?

    <p>Employers utilize flexible work arrangements and diverse job sharing techniques.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have employers resorted to utilizing temporary workers and freelancers?

    <p>To meet fluctuating work output demands effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do external conditions influence the types of jobs available?

    <p>They create new job opportunities while eliminating traditional roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways do flexible work arrangements affect managerial functions?

    <p>They require managers to adapt their planning, organizing, leading, and controlling processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must managers recognize about work arrangements in response to external constraints?

    <p>That work arrangements are influenced by external constraints and require adaptation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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