2 The Management Environment

A photo shows a person holding up a board with the words, It doesn’t matter what an organization’s culture is like. I can be happy working anywhere.

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Learning Outcomes

  1. 2-1 Explain what the external environment is and why it’s important.

  2. 2-2 Discuss how the external environment affects managers.

  3. 2-3 Define organizational culture and explain why it’s important.

  4. 2-4 Describe how organizational culture affects managers.

  5. 2-5 Describe current issues in organizational culture.

Management Myth

Anyone who thinks they can be happy working in any type of organizational setting might be in for a big surprise! Even working at a company rated as “a best company to work for” won’t be for everyone. To be happy, don’t just “settle” for a job . . . find ...

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