Question 1

Organization culture is the set of shared values, often taken for
, which helps employees understand which actions are considered acceptable.

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The answer of Organization culture is the set of shared...

Question 2

To take advantage of an existing cultural system, managers must first be fully aware of the culture's values and what behaviors or actions those values support.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

No single widely accepted of organization culture exists.

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The answer of No single widely accepted of organization culture...

Question 4

Ouchi's research found that careers most valued by Japanese and Type Z U.S.firms

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A) offer the opportunity for quick promotions. 
B) span multiple functions. 
C) are considerably narrower. 
D) have implicit mechanisms. 
E) are very specialized. 
A) offer the opportunity for quick promotions. 
B) span multiple functions. 
C) are considerably narrower. 
D) have implicit mechanisms. 
E) are very specialized.

Question 5

Sociologists frequently adopt the "native's point of view"
when studying culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Organization culture is based on what some authors call
"myths" and "fairy tales."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The economics approach sees culture both as a tool used to manage and as a determinant of performance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ben wants to take advantage of the existing culture of his organization.To do this, Ben must first

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A) achieve productivity through people. 
B) empower his employees. 
C) be fully aware of the culture's values. 
D) practice hands-on management. 
E) implement cultural innovations. 
A) achieve productivity through people. 
B) empower his employees. 
C) be fully aware of the culture's values. 
D) practice hands-on management. 
E) implement cultural innovations.

Question 9

The values that make up an organization's culture are rarely taken for granted; that is, they are written down and made part of formal training procedures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following are ways to reinforce cultural behaviors except to

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A) tell stories about employees who behaved in desirable ways. 
B) reward desired behaviors. 
C) make a big deal out of employees doing the right things. 
D) hold ceremonies that emphasize those employees exhibiting the desired behavior. 
E) imitate the cultural behaviors of the company's most successful competitor. 
A) tell stories about employees who behaved in desirable ways. 
B) reward desired behaviors. 
C) make a big deal out of employees doing the right things. 
D) hold ceremonies that emphasize those employees exhibiting the desired behavior. 
E) imitate the cultural behaviors of the company's most successful competitor.

Question 11

Incremental innovations

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A) are rarely necessary for radical and systems innovations. 
B) are major breakthroughs that change or create industries. 
C) occur much less frequently than radical and systems innovations. 
D) force organizations to continuously improve their products. 
E) create new functionality by assembling parts in new ways. 
A) are rarely necessary for radical and systems innovations. 
B) are major breakthroughs that change or create industries. 
C) occur much less frequently than radical and systems innovations. 
D) force organizations to continuously improve their products. 
E) create new functionality by assembling parts in new ways.

Question 12

A surprising aspect of the recent rise in interest in organization culture is that the concept, unlike virtually every other concept in the field,

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A) is based on assumptions that are fairly easy to articulate. 
B) has no widely accepted definition. 
C) reflects organizational symbols. 
D) is easily changed. 
E) is mandatory for organizations. 
A) is based on assumptions that are fairly easy to articulate. 
B) has no widely accepted definition. 
C) reflects organizational symbols. 
D) is easily changed. 
E) is mandatory for organizations.

Question 13

Sociologists have had a long-term interest in studying

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A) the replication of culture. 
B) the causes and consequences of culture. 
C) the transferability of culture. 
D) the halo effect in culture. 
E) the learning curve effect on culture. 
A) the replication of culture. 
B) the causes and consequences of culture. 
C) the transferability of culture. 
D) the halo effect in culture. 
E) the learning curve effect on culture.

Question 14

In order to study culture, many immerse themselves in the values, symbols, and stories that people use to bring order and meaning into their lives.

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The answer of In order to study culture, many immerse...

Question 15

are the values that employees need to have and act on for the organization to act on the strategic values.

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The answer of are the values that employees need to...

Question 16

Intrapreneurship

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A) is most effective as a rare event in the organization. 
B) is most effective when it occurs in the research and development department alone. 
C) occurs both inside and outside the organization. 
D) gives new organizations an edge over existing organizations. 
E) is entrepreneurial activity that takes place within the 
A) is most effective as a rare event in the organization. 
B) is most effective when it occurs in the research and development department alone. 
C) occurs both inside and outside the organization. 
D) gives new organizations an edge over existing organizations. 
E) is entrepreneurial activity that takes place within the

Question 17

Ouchi found that Japanese firms and U.S.firms have performance-enhancing values.

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The answer of Ouchi found that Japanese firms and U.S.firms...

Question 18

In the early 1980s, organization culture became one of the most central concerns in organizational behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The manufacturer 3M is recognized for its innovation.The company has a slogan "The Eleventh Commandment: ."

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A) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. 
B) Innovation is by its very nature a disorderly process. 
C) Thou shall not kill an idea. 
D) Innovation is a numbers game. 
E) What's remarkable is how fast a culture can be torn apart. 
A) Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. 
B) Innovation is by its very nature a disorderly process. 
C) Thou shall not kill an idea. 
D) Innovation is a numbers game. 
E) What's remarkable is how fast a culture can be torn apart.

Question 20

Most definitions of organization culture refer to some set of values held by individuals in a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Organization culture is the set of shared values, often taken for , which helps employees understand which actions are considered acceptable.

To take advantage of an existing cultural system, managers must first be fully aware of the culture's values and what behaviors or actions those values support.

No single widely accepted of organization culture exists.

Ouchi's research found that careers most valued by Japanese and Type Z U.S.firms

Sociologists frequently adopt the "native's point of view" when studying culture.

Organization culture is based on what some authors call "myths" and "fairy tales."

The economics approach sees culture both as a tool used to manage and as a determinant of performance.

Ben wants to take advantage of the existing culture of his organization.To do this, Ben must first

The values that make up an organization's culture are rarely taken for granted; that is, they are written down and made part of formal training procedures.

All of the following are ways to reinforce cultural behaviors except to

Incremental innovations

A surprising aspect of the recent rise in interest in organization culture is that the concept, unlike virtually every other concept in the field,

Sociologists have had a long-term interest in studying

In order to study culture, many immerse themselves in the values, symbols, and stories that people use to bring order and meaning into their lives.

are the values that employees need to have and act on for the organization to act on the strategic values.

Intrapreneurship

Ouchi found that Japanese firms and U.S.firms have performance-enhancing values.

In the early 1980s, organization culture became one of the most central concerns in organizational behavior.

The manufacturer 3M is recognized for its innovation.The company has a slogan "The Eleventh Commandment: ."

Most definitions of organization culture refer to some set of values held by individuals in a firm.

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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

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Exam 18: Organization Culture

Organization culture is the set of shared values, often taken for , which helps employees understand which actions are considered acceptable.

To take advantage of an existing cultural system, managers must first be fully aware of the culture's values and what behaviors or actions those values support.

No single widely accepted of organization culture exists.

Ouchi's research found that careers most valued by Japanese and Type Z U.S.firms

Sociologists frequently adopt the "native's point of view" when studying culture.

Organization culture is based on what some authors call "myths" and "fairy tales."

The economics approach sees culture both as a tool used to manage and as a determinant of performance.

Ben wants to take advantage of the existing culture of his organization.To do this, Ben must first

The values that make up an organization's culture are rarely taken for granted; that is, they are written down and made part of formal training procedures.

All of the following are ways to reinforce cultural behaviors except to

Incremental innovations

A surprising aspect of the recent rise in interest in organization culture is that the concept, unlike virtually every other concept in the field,

Sociologists have had a long-term interest in studying

In order to study culture, many immerse themselves in the values, symbols, and stories that people use to bring order and meaning into their lives.

are the values that employees need to have and act on for the organization to act on the strategic values.

Intrapreneurship

Ouchi found that Japanese firms and U.S.firms have performance-enhancing values.

In the early 1980s, organization culture became one of the most central concerns in organizational behavior.

The manufacturer 3M is recognized for its innovation.The company has a slogan "The Eleventh Commandment: ."

Most definitions of organization culture refer to some set of values held by individuals in a firm.

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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