Question 1

The embedded nature of culture often makes change very difficult even in the face of strong competitive pressures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of the role of founders in influencing culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  The founders take the least risk and therefore do not feel as much anxiety as their employees. 
B)  In allowing values to trump economics,founders tend to have a weak influence on the company's culture. 
C)  A founder cannot make any risky decisions as he is required to account to everyone in the organization. 
D)  Founders are uniquely situated to be innovative and to exemplify innovation to their employees. 
A)  The founders take the least risk and therefore do not feel as much anxiety as their employees. 
B)  In allowing values to trump economics,founders tend to have a weak influence on the company's culture. 
C)  A founder cannot make any risky decisions as he is required to account to everyone in the organization. 
D)  Founders are uniquely situated to be innovative and to exemplify innovation to their employees.

Question 3

A wise manager of an acquiring company should incorporate the company into another in such a way that the culture of the acquired company gets sacrificed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In formal organizations,the backbone of culture generally begins with a founder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Internal integration refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  how environmental changes impact a firm's strategy. 
B)  how rituals reinforce an organization's culture. 
C)  how stories and myths convey an organization's values. 
D)  how work is accomplished in a firm. 
A)  how environmental changes impact a firm's strategy. 
B)  how rituals reinforce an organization's culture. 
C)  how stories and myths convey an organization's values. 
D)  how work is accomplished in a firm.

Question 6

Which of the following is a source from which a firm's culture develops?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employees' skill set 
B)  The suppliers and customers 
C)  The organization's competitors 
D)  The founder of the organization 
A)  The employees' skill set 
B)  The suppliers and customers 
C)  The organization's competitors 
D)  The founder of the organization

Question 7

Over time,the process of cultural socialization can result in a decreased level of commitment to an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When there is no agreement on what is valued in a firm,firms experience weak cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An organization's _____ defines how people think,feel,and act and it moves at an almost subconscious level.

Accepted Answer

A)  structure 
B)  design 
C)  culture 
D)  strategy 
A)  structure 
B)  design 
C)  culture 
D)  strategy

Question 10

Analyze the ways in which a strong culture can affect a firm's performance.

Accepted Answer

A strong positive culture can significan

Question 11

Assumptions are the meanings that members of an organization attach to artifacts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Once a behavior has become an assumption,it is even more visible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe any three elements that help to better understand a firm's culture.

Accepted Answer

Several elements help in deciphering the

Question 14

Which of the following levels of organizational culture refers to the visible organizational structures,processes,and languages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Artifacts 
B)  Values 
C)  Assumptions 
D)  Beliefs 
A)  Artifacts 
B)  Values 
C)  Assumptions 
D)  Beliefs

Question 15

Which of the following is the best example of an organization with a strong culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  TechPark is a company characterized by low levels of agreement among employees about what is valued in the organization. 
B)  The employees of Z-Gadgets,a manufacturing company,experience role ambiguity and therefore they require more coordination and monitoring. 
C)  The performance of ElectronicZone tends to fluctuate,wherein,it's good under stable environments and very poor under turbulent environments. 
D)  Z-Furn's organizational culture is very flexible and can be easily changed in response to changing environments. 
A)  TechPark is a company characterized by low levels of agreement among employees about what is valued in the organization. 
B)  The employees of Z-Gadgets,a manufacturing company,experience role ambiguity and therefore they require more coordination and monitoring. 
C)  The performance of ElectronicZone tends to fluctuate,wherein,it's good under stable environments and very poor under turbulent environments. 
D)  Z-Furn's organizational culture is very flexible and can be easily changed in response to changing environments.

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization's culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture is unchangeable 
B)  It is unrelated to performance 
C)  Culture is dynamic 
D)  It can be easily copied by competitors 
A)  Culture is unchangeable 
B)  It is unrelated to performance 
C)  Culture is dynamic 
D)  It can be easily copied by competitors

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of the levels of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assumptions are deeply embedded in an organization's culture. 
B)  It is quite difficult to note the artifacts present in an organization. 
C)  Assumptions are the meanings that members of an organization attach to artifacts. 
D)  Values are visible organizational structures,processes,and languages. 
A)  Assumptions are deeply embedded in an organization's culture. 
B)  It is quite difficult to note the artifacts present in an organization. 
C)  Assumptions are the meanings that members of an organization attach to artifacts. 
D)  Values are visible organizational structures,processes,and languages.

Question 18

Which of the following evolves over three stages-from compliance to identification to internalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal integration 
B)  Organizational commitment 
C)  Cultural socialization 
D)  External adaptation 
A)  Internal integration 
B)  Organizational commitment 
C)  Cultural socialization 
D)  External adaptation

Question 19

External adaptation refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  how work is accomplished in a firm. 
B)  how ceremonies help to socialize organizational members. 
C)  how environmental changes impact a firm's strategy. 
D)  how an organization's founder influences its culture. 
A)  how work is accomplished in a firm. 
B)  how ceremonies help to socialize organizational members. 
C)  how environmental changes impact a firm's strategy. 
D)  how an organization's founder influences its culture.

Question 20

Discuss the role of founders in influencing a firm's culture.

Accepted Answer

Founders have a variety of means with wh

The embedded nature of culture often makes change very difficult even in the face of strong competitive pressures.

Which of the following statements is true of the role of founders in influencing culture?

A wise manager of an acquiring company should incorporate the company into another in such a way that the culture of the acquired company gets sacrificed.

In formal organizations,the backbone of culture generally begins with a founder.

Internal integration refers to:

Which of the following is a source from which a firm's culture develops?

Over time,the process of cultural socialization can result in a decreased level of commitment to an organization.

When there is no agreement on what is valued in a firm,firms experience weak cultures.

An organization's _____ defines how people think,feel,and act and it moves at an almost subconscious level.

Analyze the ways in which a strong culture can affect a firm's performance.

Assumptions are the meanings that members of an organization attach to artifacts.

Once a behavior has become an assumption,it is even more visible.

Describe any three elements that help to better understand a firm's culture.

Which of the following levels of organizational culture refers to the visible organizational structures,processes,and languages?

Which of the following is the best example of an organization with a strong culture?

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization's culture?

Which of the following statements is true of the levels of organizational culture?

Which of the following evolves over three stages-from compliance to identification to internalization?

External adaptation refers to:

Discuss the role of founders in influencing a firm's culture.

Introduction to Management

The Global Business Environment

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Design

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

Organizational Change

Leadership in Organizations

Becoming a Leader: Knowing Yourself

Power and Influence

Decision Making

Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Teams

Motivation

Communication

Networking

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Exam 8: Organizational Culture

The embedded nature of culture often makes change very difficult even in the face of strong competitive pressures.

Which of the following statements is true of the role of founders in influencing culture?

A wise manager of an acquiring company should incorporate the company into another in such a way that the culture of the acquired company gets sacrificed.

In formal organizations,the backbone of culture generally begins with a founder.

Internal integration refers to:

Which of the following is a source from which a firm's culture develops?

Over time,the process of cultural socialization can result in a decreased level of commitment to an organization.

When there is no agreement on what is valued in a firm,firms experience weak cultures.

An organization's _____ defines how people think,feel,and act and it moves at an almost subconscious level.

Analyze the ways in which a strong culture can affect a firm's performance.

Assumptions are the meanings that members of an organization attach to artifacts.

Once a behavior has become an assumption,it is even more visible.

Describe any three elements that help to better understand a firm's culture.

Which of the following levels of organizational culture refers to the visible organizational structures,processes,and languages?

Which of the following is the best example of an organization with a strong culture?

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization's culture?

Which of the following statements is true of the levels of organizational culture?

Which of the following evolves over three stages-from compliance to identification to internalization?

External adaptation refers to:

Discuss the role of founders in influencing a firm's culture.

Introduction to Management

The Global Business Environment

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Design

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

Organizational Change

Leadership in Organizations

Becoming a Leader: Knowing Yourself

Power and Influence

Decision Making

Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Teams

Motivation

Communication

Networking

Filters