Question 1

All of the following are visible artifacts of culture except:

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings. 
B)  slogans. 
C)  behaviors. 
D)  ceremonies. 
A)  feelings. 
B)  slogans. 
C)  behaviors. 
D)  ceremonies.

Question 2

Most Internet-based companies use the _____ type of culture, as do many companies in the marketing, electronics, and cosmetics industries.

Accepted Answer

A)  clan 
B)  mission 
C)  adaptability 
D)  bureaucratic 
A)  clan 
B)  mission 
C)  adaptability 
D)  bureaucratic

Question 3

Take a position on the following statement: A bureaucratic culture is less employee-oriented than a clan culture. Defend your position.

Accepted Answer

I would argue that a bureaucratic cultur

Question 4

Top leaders are responsible for creating and sustaining a culture that emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior for every employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Culture represents the formal organization, whereas organizational structure, size, and strategy represent the informal organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Symbols are narratives based on true events that are frequently shared among organizational employees and told to new employees to inform them about an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Values-based leadership is best instituted throughout the management hierarchy via an authoritative directive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The relationship of environment and strategy to corporate culture is plotted in our text on a matrix that has the following two dimensions:

Accepted Answer

A)  (1) strategic focus: internal vs. external; (2) needs of the environment: flexible vs. stable 
B)  (1) strategic focus: prospector vs. defender; (2) needs of the environment: simple vs. complex 
C)  (1) human focus: flexible vs. stable; (2) task focus: internal vs. environmental 
D)  (1) human focus: open vs. closed; (2) task focus: strategic vs. operative 
A)  (1) strategic focus: internal vs. external; (2) needs of the environment: flexible vs. stable 
B)  (1) strategic focus: prospector vs. defender; (2) needs of the environment: simple vs. complex 
C)  (1) human focus: flexible vs. stable; (2) task focus: internal vs. environmental 
D)  (1) human focus: open vs. closed; (2) task focus: strategic vs. operative

Question 9

External adaptation is the term for members developing a collective identity and knowing how to work together effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ are consistent with the values and beliefs of the organization but are not supported by facts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Legends 
B)  Myths 
C)  Heroes 
D)  Stories 
A)  Legends 
B)  Myths 
C)  Heroes 
D)  Stories

Question 11

Discuss and draw a diagram of the relationship between ethical standards and legal requirements.

Accepted Answer

Ethical standards and legal requirements

Question 12

Which of the following is (are) manifestation(s) of corporate culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symbols 
B)  Ceremonies 
C)  Stories 
D)  All of these. 
A)  Symbols 
B)  Ceremonies 
C)  Stories 
D)  All of these.

Question 13

Top managers typically should focus their energy more on strategy and stucture than on corporate culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Learning ethical frameworks helps managers to act autonomously and still think their way through a difficult decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the differences between the various types of rites--passage and integration.

Accepted Answer

Rites of passage and integration are two

Question 16

Ethical training programs may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical frameworks such as the utilitarian approach. 
B)  the stages of moral development. 
C)  giving ethical dilemmas for discussion. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  ethical frameworks such as the utilitarian approach. 
B)  the stages of moral development. 
C)  giving ethical dilemmas for discussion. 
D)  All of these.

Question 17

Culture exists at two levels called:

Accepted Answer

A)  sub- and super-structure. 
B)  people and structure. 
C)  underlying values and visible artifacts. 
D)  social and psychological. 
A)  sub- and super-structure. 
B)  people and structure. 
C)  underlying values and visible artifacts. 
D)  social and psychological.

Question 18

Discuss how organizations are managing and coordinating ethics activities.

Accepted Answer

Organizations are managing and coordinat

Question 19

A symbol is something that represents another thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n) ____ arises in a situation concerning right and wrong where values are in conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture problem 
B)  legal issue 
C)  social responsibility issue 
D)  ethical dilemma 
A)  culture problem 
B)  legal issue 
C)  social responsibility issue 
D)  ethical dilemma

All of the following are visible artifacts of culture except:

Most Internet-based companies use the _____ type of culture, as do many companies in the marketing, electronics, and cosmetics industries.

Take a position on the following statement: A bureaucratic culture is less employee-oriented than a clan culture. Defend your position.

Top leaders are responsible for creating and sustaining a culture that emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior for every employee.

Culture represents the formal organization, whereas organizational structure, size, and strategy represent the informal organization.

Symbols are narratives based on true events that are frequently shared among organizational employees and told to new employees to inform them about an organization.

Values-based leadership is best instituted throughout the management hierarchy via an authoritative directive.

The relationship of environment and strategy to corporate culture is plotted in our text on a matrix that has the following two dimensions:

External adaptation is the term for members developing a collective identity and knowing how to work together effectively.

_____ are consistent with the values and beliefs of the organization but are not supported by facts.

Discuss and draw a diagram of the relationship between ethical standards and legal requirements.

Which of the following is (are) manifestation(s) of corporate culture?

Top managers typically should focus their energy more on strategy and stucture than on corporate culture.

Learning ethical frameworks helps managers to act autonomously and still think their way through a difficult decision.

Explain the differences between the various types of rites--passage and integration.

Ethical training programs may include:

Culture exists at two levels called:

Discuss how organizations are managing and coordinating ethics activities.

A symbol is something that represents another thing.

A(n) ____ arises in a situation concerning right and wrong where values are in conflict.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

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Exam 10: Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

All of the following are visible artifacts of culture except:

Most Internet-based companies use the _____ type of culture, as do many companies in the marketing, electronics, and cosmetics industries.

Take a position on the following statement: A bureaucratic culture is less employee-oriented than a clan culture. Defend your position.

Top leaders are responsible for creating and sustaining a culture that emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior for every employee.

Culture represents the formal organization, whereas organizational structure, size, and strategy represent the informal organization.

Symbols are narratives based on true events that are frequently shared among organizational employees and told to new employees to inform them about an organization.

Values-based leadership is best instituted throughout the management hierarchy via an authoritative directive.

The relationship of environment and strategy to corporate culture is plotted in our text on a matrix that has the following two dimensions:

External adaptation is the term for members developing a collective identity and knowing how to work together effectively.

_____ are consistent with the values and beliefs of the organization but are not supported by facts.

Discuss and draw a diagram of the relationship between ethical standards and legal requirements.

Which of the following is (are) manifestation(s) of corporate culture?

Top managers typically should focus their energy more on strategy and stucture than on corporate culture.

Learning ethical frameworks helps managers to act autonomously and still think their way through a difficult decision.

Explain the differences between the various types of rites--passage and integration.

Ethical training programs may include:

Culture exists at two levels called:

Discuss how organizations are managing and coordinating ethics activities.

A symbol is something that represents another thing.

A(n) ____ arises in a situation concerning right and wrong where values are in conflict.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters