Question 1

Explain why ethical behavior of companies is as much an issue of organization culture as it is an issue of personal ethics.

Accepted Answer

Ethical behavior of companies is as much

Question 2

The single best way to make sure an organization stays on solid ethical ground is to have a strong code of ethics and make sure all employees are familiar with its guidelines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____ develop to reflect the common problems, goals, and experiences that members of a team, department, or other unit share.

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning organization 
B)  Ethical committees 
C)  Subcultures 
D)  Ethics hotlines 
A)  Learning organization 
B)  Ethical committees 
C)  Subcultures 
D)  Ethics hotlines

Question 4

Internal integration, as related to corporate culture, means that members develop a collective identity and know how to work together effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain corporate social responsibility and why so many companies are embracing it. Give some examples of ways companies are good corporate citizens.

Accepted Answer

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is

Question 6

A leader who ____ would thrive in a clan culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  creates values for social responsibility 
B)  embodies values 
C)  integrates people into action and responsibility through participation 
D)  can change culture 
A)  creates values for social responsibility 
B)  embodies values 
C)  integrates people into action and responsibility through participation 
D)  can change culture

Question 7

If the rule of law and ethical standards were drawn as a venn diagram, the two circles would overlap completely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss culture strength and organizational subcultures.

Accepted Answer

Culture strength refers to the degree to

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of the rite of integration in corporate culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Awards given to employee-of-the-month 
B)  Unpaid three week orientation and training for prospective (new) employees 
C)  Office Valentine party 
D)  Organization development activities. 
A)  Awards given to employee-of-the-month 
B)  Unpaid three week orientation and training for prospective (new) employees 
C)  Office Valentine party 
D)  Organization development activities.

Question 10

It has been found that a learning organization has a strong organizational culture characterized by which of the following value(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The whole is more important than the part, and boundaries between parts are minimized. 
B)  External strategic focus with continual thoughts of what others are doing that's right. 
C)  Life-time employment for workers at every level (unless a work rule is violated). 
D)  All of these. 
A)  The whole is more important than the part, and boundaries between parts are minimized. 
B)  External strategic focus with continual thoughts of what others are doing that's right. 
C)  Life-time employment for workers at every level (unless a work rule is violated). 
D)  All of these.

Question 11

Most managers today are moving towards bureaucratic cultures because of a need for greater flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____ refers to the quality of interactions among people and whether they share a common perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social capital 
B)  Social audit 
C)  Culture 
D)  Clan culture 
A)  Social capital 
B)  Social audit 
C)  Culture 
D)  Clan culture

Question 13

Identify a specific organization that has a culture you know enough about to discuss. Then describe that organization's culture at both of its levels. In your answer, let it be clear what makes up each of the two levels.

Accepted Answer

One specific organization that I am fami

Question 14

The way in which people and departments are arranged into a whole, and the degree of flexibility and autonomy people have, tells a lot about which cultural values are emphasized in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why should whistle-blowers be protected in an organization? In your opinion, where does protection of the whistle-blower fall in the relationship between legal requirements (or rule of law) and ethical standards?

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blowers should be protected in a

Question 16

Organizational culture:

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually written. 
B)  provides members with a sense of identity. 
C)  generates commitment to improving market share. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  is usually written. 
B)  provides members with a sense of identity. 
C)  generates commitment to improving market share. 
D)  all of these.

Question 17

The ____ culture has an internal focus and a consistency orientation for a stable environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  organic 
B)  clan 
C)  traditional 
D)  bureaucratic 
A)  organic 
B)  clan 
C)  traditional 
D)  bureaucratic

Question 18

The ____ culture is characterized by strategic focus on the external environment through flexibility and change to meet customer needs.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Culture strength refers to there being a low number of different subcultures within the culture as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A _____ measures and reports the ethical, social, and environmental impact of a company's operations.

Accepted Answer

A)  social audit 
B)  whistle-blower 
C)  rule of law 
D)  shared value 
A)  social audit 
B)  whistle-blower 
C)  rule of law 
D)  shared value

Explain why ethical behavior of companies is as much an issue of organization culture as it is an issue of personal ethics.

The single best way to make sure an organization stays on solid ethical ground is to have a strong code of ethics and make sure all employees are familiar with its guidelines.

____ develop to reflect the common problems, goals, and experiences that members of a team, department, or other unit share.

Internal integration, as related to corporate culture, means that members develop a collective identity and know how to work together effectively.

Explain corporate social responsibility and why so many companies are embracing it. Give some examples of ways companies are good corporate citizens.

A leader who ____ would thrive in a clan culture.

If the rule of law and ethical standards were drawn as a venn diagram, the two circles would overlap completely.

Discuss culture strength and organizational subcultures.

Which of the following is an example of the rite of integration in corporate culture?

It has been found that a learning organization has a strong organizational culture characterized by which of the following value(s)?

Most managers today are moving towards bureaucratic cultures because of a need for greater flexibility.

____ refers to the quality of interactions among people and whether they share a common perspective.

Identify a specific organization that has a culture you know enough about to discuss. Then describe that organization's culture at both of its levels. In your answer, let it be clear what makes up each of the two levels.

The way in which people and departments are arranged into a whole, and the degree of flexibility and autonomy people have, tells a lot about which cultural values are emphasized in the organization.

Why should whistle-blowers be protected in an organization? In your opinion, where does protection of the whistle-blower fall in the relationship between legal requirements (or rule of law) and ethical standards?

Organizational culture:

The ____ culture has an internal focus and a consistency orientation for a stable environment.

The ____ culture is characterized by strategic focus on the external environment through flexibility and change to meet customer needs.

Culture strength refers to there being a low number of different subcultures within the culture as a whole.

A _____ measures and reports the ethical, social, and environmental impact of a company's operations.

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

Explain why ethical behavior of companies is as much an issue of organization culture as it is an issue of personal ethics.

The single best way to make sure an organization stays on solid ethical ground is to have a strong code of ethics and make sure all employees are familiar with its guidelines.

____ develop to reflect the common problems, goals, and experiences that members of a team, department, or other unit share.

Internal integration, as related to corporate culture, means that members develop a collective identity and know how to work together effectively.

Explain corporate social responsibility and why so many companies are embracing it. Give some examples of ways companies are good corporate citizens.

A leader who ____ would thrive in a clan culture.

If the rule of law and ethical standards were drawn as a venn diagram, the two circles would overlap completely.

Discuss culture strength and organizational subcultures.

Which of the following is an example of the rite of integration in corporate culture?

It has been found that a learning organization has a strong organizational culture characterized by which of the following value(s)?

Most managers today are moving towards bureaucratic cultures because of a need for greater flexibility.

____ refers to the quality of interactions among people and whether they share a common perspective.

Identify a specific organization that has a culture you know enough about to discuss. Then describe that organization's culture at both of its levels. In your answer, let it be clear what makes up each of the two levels.

The way in which people and departments are arranged into a whole, and the degree of flexibility and autonomy people have, tells a lot about which cultural values are emphasized in the organization.

Why should whistle-blowers be protected in an organization? In your opinion, where does protection of the whistle-blower fall in the relationship between legal requirements (or rule of law) and ethical standards?

Organizational culture:

The ____ culture has an internal focus and a consistency orientation for a stable environment.

The ____ culture is characterized by strategic focus on the external environment through flexibility and change to meet customer needs.

Culture strength refers to there being a low number of different subcultures within the culture as a whole.

A _____ measures and reports the ethical, social, and environmental impact of a company's operations.

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