Question 1

Individuals within an organization know that any action that harms others is not acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The top terminal value of a company is profitability. Founders and managers will MOST LIKELY encourage employees to have what instrumental value?

Accepted Answer

A)  hard work 
B)  conservation 
C)  morality 
D)  honesty 
A)  hard work 
B)  conservation 
C)  morality 
D)  honesty

Question 3

Stories and language of an organization are important media for communicating culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In order to prevent the emergence of different national subcultures within a global organization, management must promote cohesiveness by creating a global culture with organization-wide values and norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a component of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  values 
B)  beliefs 
C)  norms 
D)  technology 
A)  values 
B)  beliefs 
C)  norms 
D)  technology

Question 6

In countries where collectivism prevails, the value of ________ is very weak.

Accepted Answer

A)  consensus 
B)  cohesiveness across people 
C)  group harmony 
D)  developing individual wealth 
A)  consensus 
B)  cohesiveness across people 
C)  group harmony 
D)  developing individual wealth

Question 7

Describe the ways in which an organization's culture is transmitted to its members.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is transmitted to

Question 8

How does the founder of an organization influence the organization's initial culture?

Accepted Answer

The founder of an organization has a sub

Question 9

A long-term orientation toward life and work is likely to be the result of values that include thrift and persistence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Companies with strong corporate cultures only hire people who are motivated to succeed. Therefore the companies do not have to worry about motivating their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How can managers create an ethical culture?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to create an ethi

Question 12

An instrumental value is a desired end state or outcome that people seek to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most professional groups have the authority to enforce the ethical standards of their professions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If an organization has a terminal value of ________, it will MOST LIKELY have an instrumental value of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  excellence; profitability 
B)  responsibility; creativity 
C)  conservation; innovation 
D)  morality; being honest 
A)  excellence; profitability 
B)  responsibility; creativity 
C)  conservation; innovation 
D)  morality; being honest

Question 15

Newcomers learn about an organization's culture by participating in its formal socialization program and by observing or working with other employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Organizational language, ceremonies, and stories help people "learn the ropes" and the organization's cultural values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which scenario BEST displays how employees gain insights into the norms of a company through stories?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employee is fired because she shared rumors that other employees were fired for coming to work late. 
B)  A store has a policy that if an employee comes to work late more than twice without an acceptable excuse the employee will be fired. 
C)  A co-worker tells a new employee about a previous employee who was fired because she arrived at work late every day. 
D)  On a monthly basis employees receive notification from the central office that they will be dismissed if they come to work late. 
A)  An employee is fired because she shared rumors that other employees were fired for coming to work late. 
B)  A store has a policy that if an employee comes to work late more than twice without an acceptable excuse the employee will be fired. 
C)  A co-worker tells a new employee about a previous employee who was fired because she arrived at work late every day. 
D)  On a monthly basis employees receive notification from the central office that they will be dismissed if they come to work late.

Question 18

What is whistle-blowing?

Accepted Answer

Whistle-blowing occurs when an employee

Question 19

Organizational ethics pertain to the moral values, beliefs, and rules that establish the appropriate way for an organization and its members to deal with people both within and without the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a country with low power distance, the government would MOST LIKELY view programs to equalize wealth amongst all citizens in a(n) _______ manner.

Accepted Answer

A)  indifferent 
B)  unethical 
C)  positive 
D)  negative 
A)  indifferent 
B)  unethical 
C)  positive 
D)  negative

Individuals within an organization know that any action that harms others is not acceptable.

The top terminal value of a company is profitability. Founders and managers will MOST LIKELY encourage employees to have what instrumental value?

Stories and language of an organization are important media for communicating culture.

In order to prevent the emergence of different national subcultures within a global organization, management must promote cohesiveness by creating a global culture with organization-wide values and norms.

Which of the following is NOT a component of organizational culture?

In countries where collectivism prevails, the value of ________ is very weak.

Describe the ways in which an organization's culture is transmitted to its members.

How does the founder of an organization influence the organization's initial culture?

A long-term orientation toward life and work is likely to be the result of values that include thrift and persistence.

Companies with strong corporate cultures only hire people who are motivated to succeed. Therefore the companies do not have to worry about motivating their employees.

How can managers create an ethical culture?

An instrumental value is a desired end state or outcome that people seek to achieve.

Most professional groups have the authority to enforce the ethical standards of their professions.

If an organization has a terminal value of , it will MOST LIKELY have an instrumental value of .

Newcomers learn about an organization's culture by participating in its formal socialization program and by observing or working with other employees.

Organizational language, ceremonies, and stories help people "learn the ropes" and the organization's cultural values.

Which scenario BEST displays how employees gain insights into the norms of a company through stories?

What is whistle-blowing?

Organizational ethics pertain to the moral values, beliefs, and rules that establish the appropriate way for an organization and its members to deal with people both within and without the organization.

In a country with low power distance, the government would MOST LIKELY view programs to equalize wealth amongst all citizens in a(n) _______ manner.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 17: Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Individuals within an organization know that any action that harms others is not acceptable.

The top terminal value of a company is profitability. Founders and managers will MOST LIKELY encourage employees to have what instrumental value?

Stories and language of an organization are important media for communicating culture.

In order to prevent the emergence of different national subcultures within a global organization, management must promote cohesiveness by creating a global culture with organization-wide values and norms.

Which of the following is NOT a component of organizational culture?

In countries where collectivism prevails, the value of ________ is very weak.

Describe the ways in which an organization's culture is transmitted to its members.

How does the founder of an organization influence the organization's initial culture?

A long-term orientation toward life and work is likely to be the result of values that include thrift and persistence.

Companies with strong corporate cultures only hire people who are motivated to succeed. Therefore the companies do not have to worry about motivating their employees.

How can managers create an ethical culture?

An instrumental value is a desired end state or outcome that people seek to achieve.

Most professional groups have the authority to enforce the ethical standards of their professions.

If an organization has a terminal value of ________, it will MOST LIKELY have an instrumental value of ________.

Newcomers learn about an organization's culture by participating in its formal socialization program and by observing or working with other employees.

Organizational language, ceremonies, and stories help people "learn the ropes" and the organization's cultural values.

Which scenario BEST displays how employees gain insights into the norms of a company through stories?

What is whistle-blowing?

Organizational ethics pertain to the moral values, beliefs, and rules that establish the appropriate way for an organization and its members to deal with people both within and without the organization.

In a country with low power distance, the government would MOST LIKELY view programs to equalize wealth amongst all citizens in a(n) _______ manner.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organization Change and Development

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If an organization has a terminal value of , it will MOST LIKELY have an instrumental value of .