Assignment

After reading the chapter, answer the following questions.

1. Define the organizational task environment. List the four things this environment includes that could influence an organization

2. Name the six dimensions of the general environment and describe each dimension.

3. Based on the model in the text, discuss the relationship between external environmental characteristics and uncertainty.

4. Briefly discuss the two key areas of culture that cultural leaders influence.

5. List the four categories of culture and describe what kind of environments each fit best in.

6. Do you think it is wise for a top executive to fire a manager who is bringing in big sales and profits for the company but not living up to a cultural value of "showing respect for employees"? Explain.

Text Book: Management by RICHARD L. DAFT, NINTH EDITION.