The Organizational Context Quiz
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What is the relationship between systems and individuals within organisations?

  • Systems and individuals within organisations have equal influence on each other.
  • Individuals have more influence on systems than systems have on individuals.
  • Organisations are embedded or nested sets of systems, with influence flowing in both directions, but not in equal amounts. (correct)
  • Systems within organisations are completely independent of individual influence.

    • What is the impact of the external environment on organisations?

  • The external environment is completely under the control of the manager or organisation.
  • Organisations have complete autonomy from the external environment.
  • The external environment has minimal influence on organisational success.
  • The external environment needs to be understood if organisations are to be successful, as it is not under the control of the manager or organisation. (correct)

    • What is the near environment that can be influenced by managerial action?

  • Only customers and competitors.
  • Only suppliers and buyers.
  • Only stakeholders.
  • Suppliers, buyers, customers, competitors, and other stakeholders. (correct)

    • How are managers and organisations influenced by culture, politics, and economics?

    <p>Managers and organisations are influenced by culture, politics, and economics which shape systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of influence between a government and an individual within an organisation?

    <p>A government will have more influence on an individual than the individual will have on a government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by embedded or nested sets of systems in organisations?

    <p>They refer to systems within systems with influence flowing in both directions but not in equal amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of influence apply within nested sets of systems in organisations?

    <p>The concept of influence within nested sets of systems in organisations refers to the interaction between systems and individuals, where influence flows in both directions but not in equal amounts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding the external or far environment for organisations?

    <p>Understanding the external or far environment is significant for organisations because it is not under the control of the manager or organisation. Managers need to analyze it, understand its implications, and make appropriate plans for success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are managers and organisations influenced by the wider environment?

    <p>Managers and organisations are influenced by the wider environment, which includes culture, politics, and economics, similar to how individuals are influenced by systems shaped by these factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of the near environment that can be influenced by managerial action?

    <p>The near environment of organisations includes suppliers, buyers, customers, competitors, and other stakeholders, which can be influenced by managerial action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can the near environment of organisations be influenced by managerial action?

    <p>The near environment, consisting of suppliers, buyers, customers, competitors, and other stakeholders, can be influenced by managerial action through strategic decisions and interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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