Question 1

Ouchi found that in most typical U.S.firms, decision making

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A) is individual. 
B) is complex and irregular. 
C) is simple and straightforward. 
D) is explicit and formal. 
E) is implicit and informal. 
A) is individual. 
B) is complex and irregular. 
C) is simple and straightforward. 
D) is explicit and formal. 
E) is implicit and informal.

Question 2

There is no single widely accepted definition of organization culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to Fortune magazine, the most admired organizations are those that are the most _.

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A) profitable 
B) successful 
C) innovative 
D) functional 
E) improved 
A) profitable 
B) successful 
C) innovative 
D) functional 
E) improved

Question 4

is a major breakthrough that changes or creates whole industries.

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The answer of is a major breakthrough that changes or...

Question 5

Organizational culture includes all of the following except

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A) a basis on individual perceptions. 
B) feelings that characterize life in the organization. 
C) values needed to act on the strategic values. 
D) reference to current situations in an organization. 
E) frequent definition as the recurring patterns of behavior. 
A) a basis on individual perceptions. 
B) feelings that characterize life in the organization. 
C) values needed to act on the strategic values. 
D) reference to current situations in an organization. 
E) frequent definition as the recurring patterns of behavior.

Question 6

The contributions to organization culture have emphasized the creation and manipulation of symbols.

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social psy

Question 7

All of the following statements are true about socialization except

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A) it is usually something that can be accomplished in a day-long new employee orientation program. 
B) it occurs in organizations in much the same way as it occurs in society. 
C) it is the process through which individuals learn acceptable behavior. 
D) socialization programs do not necessarily change employees' values. 
E) employees who are socialized into an organization usually accept the actual cultural values rather than the formal values of the organization. 
A) it is usually something that can be accomplished in a day-long new employee orientation program. 
B) it occurs in organizations in much the same way as it occurs in society. 
C) it is the process through which individuals learn acceptable behavior. 
D) socialization programs do not necessarily change employees' values. 
E) employees who are socialized into an organization usually accept the actual cultural values rather than the formal values of the organization.

Question 8

Research suggests that organization culture is understood and communicated through the use of and other
media.

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The answer of Research suggests that organization culture is understood...

Question 9

Emerging issues in the area of organization culture include
, , and appropriate cultures.

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innovation

Question 10

T.E.Deal and A.A.Kennedy define a firm's culture "_ ."

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A) by the newest members of the organization. 
B) in the company's annual report. 
C) through stories and symbols. 
D) as the way we do things around here. 
E) in rumors started by competitors. 
A) by the newest members of the organization. 
B) in the company's annual report. 
C) through stories and symbols. 
D) as the way we do things around here. 
E) in rumors started by competitors.

Question 11

Managing the organization culture requires attention to
.

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The answer of Managing the organization culture requires attention to
....

Question 12

The notion of "one best culture" for all organizations has been replaced with the idea of

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A) appropriate cultures. 
B) "one best climate." 
C) radical innovation. 
D) empowerment. 
E) Type Z cultures. 
A) appropriate cultures. 
B) "one best climate." 
C) radical innovation. 
D) empowerment. 
E) Type Z cultures.

Question 13

Culture resists change for all of the following reasons except

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A) it is typically communicated through stories and symbols. 
B) it embodies the basic values in the firm. 
C) it changes so frequently that employees begin to resist further change. 
D) it is often taken for granted. 
E) it involves changing basic assumptions. 
A) it is typically communicated through stories and symbols. 
B) it embodies the basic values in the firm. 
C) it changes so frequently that employees begin to resist further change. 
D) it is often taken for granted. 
E) it involves changing basic assumptions.

Question 14

According to Peters and Waterman, successful firms tend to

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A) have few administrative layers and small corporate staff groups. 
B) have lifetime employment. 
C) have a holistic concern for people. 
D) stay close to their employees. 
E) have group consensus. 
A) have few administrative layers and small corporate staff groups. 
B) have lifetime employment. 
C) have a holistic concern for people. 
D) stay close to their employees. 
E) have group consensus.

Question 15

Social psychological contributions to organization culture have focused on

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A) values and beliefs. 
B) thick description. 
C) the creation and manipulation of symbols. 
D) learning theory. 
E) social structure. 
A) values and beliefs. 
B) thick description. 
C) the creation and manipulation of symbols. 
D) learning theory. 
E) social structure.

Question 16

The process of enabling employees to set their own goals, make decisions, and solve problems is known as

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A) organizational democracy. 
B) Type Z management. 
C) value-based climate. 
D) organizational culture. 
E) empowerment. 
A) organizational democracy. 
B) Type Z management. 
C) value-based climate. 
D) organizational culture. 
E) empowerment.

Question 17

are the basic beliefs about an organization's environment that shape its strategy.

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The answer of are the basic beliefs about an organization's...

Question 18

The social psychological contributions to the study of organization culture have emphasized the creation and manipulation of symbols.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One simple definition of corporate culture is "the way we do things in our country."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Organizational culture helps people in an organization understand

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A) which actions are considered acceptable and which are considered unacceptable. 
B) why their firm is outperforming the competition. 
C) how to improve their relations with customers. 
D) when to best socialize new employees. 
E) which types of problems are likely to arise in their company. 
A) which actions are considered acceptable and which are considered unacceptable. 
B) why their firm is outperforming the competition. 
C) how to improve their relations with customers. 
D) when to best socialize new employees. 
E) which types of problems are likely to arise in their company.

Ouchi found that in most typical U.S.firms, decision making

There is no single widely accepted definition of organization culture.

According to Fortune magazine, the most admired organizations are those that are the most _.

is a major breakthrough that changes or creates whole industries.

Organizational culture includes all of the following except

The contributions to organization culture have emphasized the creation and manipulation of symbols.

All of the following statements are true about socialization except

Research suggests that organization culture is understood and communicated through the use of and other media.

Emerging issues in the area of organization culture include , , and appropriate cultures.

T.E.Deal and A.A.Kennedy define a firm's culture "_ ."

Managing the organization culture requires attention to .

The notion of "one best culture" for all organizations has been replaced with the idea of

Culture resists change for all of the following reasons except

According to Peters and Waterman, successful firms tend to

Social psychological contributions to organization culture have focused on

The process of enabling employees to set their own goals, make decisions, and solve problems is known as

are the basic beliefs about an organization's environment that shape its strategy.

The social psychological contributions to the study of organization culture have emphasized the creation and manipulation of symbols.

One simple definition of corporate culture is "the way we do things in our country."

Organizational culture helps people in an organization understand

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 18: Organization Culture

Ouchi found that in most typical U.S.firms, decision making

There is no single widely accepted definition of organization culture.

According to Fortune magazine, the most admired organizations are those that are the most _.

is a major breakthrough that changes or creates whole industries.

Organizational culture includes all of the following except

The contributions to organization culture have emphasized the creation and manipulation of symbols.

All of the following statements are true about socialization except

Research suggests that organization culture is understood and communicated through the use of and other media.

Emerging issues in the area of organization culture include , , and appropriate cultures.

T.E.Deal and A.A.Kennedy define a firm's culture "_ ."

Managing the organization culture requires attention to .

The notion of "one best culture" for all organizations has been replaced with the idea of

Culture resists change for all of the following reasons except

According to Peters and Waterman, successful firms tend to

Social psychological contributions to organization culture have focused on

The process of enabling employees to set their own goals, make decisions, and solve problems is known as

are the basic beliefs about an organization's environment that shape its strategy.

The social psychological contributions to the study of organization culture have emphasized the creation and manipulation of symbols.

One simple definition of corporate culture is "the way we do things in our country."

Organizational culture helps people in an organization understand

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Change and Development

Filters