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Exam Description
This MAN 320F (Foundations of Management/Organizational Behavior) Exam 2 covers key
concepts in organizational analysis, strategy, leadership, culture, and ethics, focusing on
individual and group behavior in dynamic settings, external/internal environments
(stakeholders, competition, global context), and strategic decision-making (Blue Ocean/Red
Ocean strategy, vision/mission, power, change management), applying theories to real-world
case scenarios. Expect questions on topics like motivation, teamwork, conflict, decision-
making, leadership styles, organizational culture, and adapting to change, often with a focus
on ethical leadership and global considerations.
Key Topics
Organizational Environment: External stakeholders (customers, suppliers, competitors),
internal analysis (strengths, weaknesses), and the general environment (socio-cultural,
technological, economic, political/legal forces).
Strategy: Mission vs. Vision, Blue Ocean vs. Red Ocean Strategy, value innovation, and
sustainable competitive advantage.
Leadership & Power: Reward power, influence, span of control, and leadership's role in
shaping culture.
Individual & Interpersonal Behavior: Personality, decision-making, motivation, teamwork,
conflict management (e.g., avoidance), and ethical dilemmas.
Organizational Culture & Change: Subcultures, cultural values, managing change, and radical
transformation.
Ethics: Ethical leadership, values, common workplace unethical behaviors, and applying
ethical principles. (Ultimate Guide for YR. 2026/2027)
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, Quiz_________________?
What is the blue ocean strategy -
Answer☑️
go where the profits and growth are and where the competition
isn't
Quiz_________________?
Technology and Globation -
Answer☑️
-info on products and prices will be immediately available
-meaning accelerated commoditization (when brands become
more similar, people buy on price)
-Therefore, niche markets and monopolies quickly dissapear
Quiz_________________?
Products and services introduced recently -
Answer☑️
-Iphone in 2007 (1 billion units have been sold)
-Ipad in 2008 (450 million units)
-Instagram in 2010 (850 million units)
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, Quiz_________________?
Things about the IPod that are important -
Answer☑️
-a blue ocean strategy
-looked beyond the "tradition" customer (looked at non-customers
who refused the IPod but had other means of listening to digital
music, also looked at non-customers who had never considered
an IPod or other forms of digital music)
Quiz_________________?
What does blue ocean mean? -
Answer☑️
-create new group of consumers, don't take away from a
swindling group
-create an industry not in existence today
-most blue oceans are created from within a red ocean by
expanding existing industry boundaries
Quiz_________________?
3
, what are the two main reasons why a venture capitalist will NOT
invest in a deal? -
Answer☑️
1) management team (they do not believe in them)
2) the do not see a potential return on investment
Quiz_________________?
What are two successful Austin companies -
Answer☑️
Whole Foods and Dell Computer
Quiz_________________?
What are the six key success factors? -
Answer☑️
market opportunity X 6
Quiz_________________?
Red Ocean Strategy vs. Blue Ocean Strategy -
Answer☑️
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