Question 1

If a sub-culture reflects a cohesive group and is a defender of plausible ideas it may become ______.

Accepted Answer

A) a danger to organizational culture 
B) an illegitimate sub-culture 
C) a legitimate subculture 
D) none of these 
A) a danger to organizational culture 
B) an illegitimate sub-culture 
C) a legitimate subculture 
D) none of these

Question 2

For Schein,culture exists at three levels,level two: the non-visible organizational features such as norms,and beliefs,vision and mission,and policies,are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A) artefact 
B) values 
C) basic assumptions 
D) climate 
A) artefact 
B) values 
C) basic assumptions 
D) climate

Question 3

According to your textbook,why might anthropologists - those trained to study culture - be surprised by the enthusiasm for 'excellence'?

Accepted Answer

A) Cultures that sought to constantly reemphasize their symbols,rituals,and beliefs were those in trouble. 
B) Anthropologists have argued for centuries that strong cultures lead to excellence. 
C) All strong cultures experience a decline,like the Egyptian,Greek,Roman,and British empires. 
D) Anthropologists argued that there is no such thing as a strong culture. 
A) Cultures that sought to constantly reemphasize their symbols,rituals,and beliefs were those in trouble. 
B) Anthropologists have argued for centuries that strong cultures lead to excellence. 
C) All strong cultures experience a decline,like the Egyptian,Greek,Roman,and British empires. 
D) Anthropologists argued that there is no such thing as a strong culture.

Question 4

For Schein,culture exists at three levels,level three is where deep culture is hidden beneath the artefacts and expressed values,they are the beliefs and norms that implicitly guide organizational members,and are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A) artefacts 
B) values 
C) basic assumptions 
D) deep culture 
A) artefacts 
B) values 
C) basic assumptions 
D) deep culture

Question 5

Edgar Schein conceptualized culture as existing at three levels.Which one of the following is NOT one of those levels?

Accepted Answer

A) values 
B) basic assumptions 
C) climate 
D) artefacts 
A) values 
B) basic assumptions 
C) climate 
D) artefacts

Question 6

What was the strength of Hofstede's (1980)survey of 75,000 employees from only one global company (IBM)when he developed his theory of values?

Accepted Answer

A) The organization was kept constant because he could show that organizational culture is a myth,and that national culture always take over the organization's cultures. 
B) The organization was kept constant because any variation in value systems will,therefore,be due to national cultures rather than organizational differences. 
C) The organization was kept constant because only IBM agreed to participate in the study. 
D) none of these 
A) The organization was kept constant because he could show that organizational culture is a myth,and that national culture always take over the organization's cultures. 
B) The organization was kept constant because any variation in value systems will,therefore,be due to national cultures rather than organizational differences. 
C) The organization was kept constant because only IBM agreed to participate in the study. 
D) none of these

Question 7

According to Chan (2003),culture should be studied as 'negotiated order',what does he mean by that?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations should not be viewed as fixed patterns of values and beliefs. 
B) Organizations are best are understood by how members use resources,including values and culture,to constantly negotiate sense of what it is they are doing in,and as,an organization. 
C) Organization culture is fluid and the result of ceaseless rounds of negotiation. 
D) all of these 
A) Organizations should not be viewed as fixed patterns of values and beliefs. 
B) Organizations are best are understood by how members use resources,including values and culture,to constantly negotiate sense of what it is they are doing in,and as,an organization. 
C) Organization culture is fluid and the result of ceaseless rounds of negotiation. 
D) all of these

Question 8

If all members of an organization understand,share and are committed to the organization's systems of beliefs and values,that organization is said to have what?

Accepted Answer

A) sub-cultures 
B) a strong culture 
C) a weak culture 
D) a total institution 
A) sub-cultures 
B) a strong culture 
C) a weak culture 
D) a total institution

If a sub-culture reflects a cohesive group and is a defender of plausible ideas it may become ______.

For Schein,culture exists at three levels,level two: the non-visible organizational features such as norms,and beliefs,vision and mission,and policies,are called ______.

According to your textbook,why might anthropologists - those trained to study culture - be surprised by the enthusiasm for 'excellence'?

For Schein,culture exists at three levels,level three is where deep culture is hidden beneath the artefacts and expressed values,they are the beliefs and norms that implicitly guide organizational members,and are called ______.

Edgar Schein conceptualized culture as existing at three levels.Which one of the following is NOT one of those levels?

What was the strength of Hofstede's (1980)survey of 75,000 employees from only one global company (IBM)when he developed his theory of values?

According to Chan (2003),culture should be studied as 'negotiated order',what does he mean by that?

If all members of an organization understand,share and are committed to the organization's systems of beliefs and values,that organization is said to have what?

Managing and Organizations

Managing Individuals

Managing Teams and Groups

Managing Leading, coaching, and Motivating

Managing Human Resources

Managing Conflict

Managing Power, politics and Decision-Making in Organizations

Managing Communication

Managing Knowledge and Learning

Managing Innovation and Change

Managing Social Responsibility Ethically

Managing Principles

Managing Organizational Design

Managing Globalization

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Exam 6: Managing Cultures

If a sub-culture reflects a cohesive group and is a defender of plausible ideas it may become ______.

For Schein,culture exists at three levels,level two: the non-visible organizational features such as norms,and beliefs,vision and mission,and policies,are called ______.

According to your textbook,why might anthropologists - those trained to study culture - be surprised by the enthusiasm for 'excellence'?

For Schein,culture exists at three levels,level three is where deep culture is hidden beneath the artefacts and expressed values,they are the beliefs and norms that implicitly guide organizational members,and are called ______.

Edgar Schein conceptualized culture as existing at three levels.Which one of the following is NOT one of those levels?

What was the strength of Hofstede's (1980)survey of 75,000 employees from only one global company (IBM)when he developed his theory of values?

According to Chan (2003),culture should be studied as 'negotiated order',what does he mean by that?

If all members of an organization understand,share and are committed to the organization's systems of beliefs and values,that organization is said to have what?

Managing and Organizations

Managing Individuals

Managing Teams and Groups

Managing Leading, coaching, and Motivating

Managing Human Resources

Managing Conflict

Managing Power, politics and Decision-Making in Organizations

Managing Communication

Managing Knowledge and Learning

Managing Innovation and Change

Managing Social Responsibility Ethically

Managing Principles

Managing Organizational Design

Managing Globalization

Filters