Question 1

Discuss how organizational structure can impact the culture of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A mechanistic structure is likely to giv

Question 2

________ are the personal moral values that people use to structure their interactions with other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Societal ethics 
B)  Business ethics 
C)  Individual ethics 
D)  Professional ethics 
A)  Societal ethics 
B)  Business ethics 
C)  Individual ethics 
D)  Professional ethics

Question 3

Many large companies attempt to develop a cohesive set of values and norms throughout their organization by ________

Accepted Answer

A)  developing comprehensive, rigid human resource policies 
B)  terminating those who do not adopt the company values 
C)  transferring their top managers to their global divisions 
D)  establishing different national subcultures within the organization 
A)  developing comprehensive, rigid human resource policies 
B)  terminating those who do not adopt the company values 
C)  transferring their top managers to their global divisions 
D)  establishing different national subcultures within the organization

Question 4

________ are the moral values that a group of similarly trained people develops to control their behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Societal ethics 
B)  Business ethics 
C)  Individual ethics 
D)  Professional ethics 
A)  Societal ethics 
B)  Business ethics 
C)  Individual ethics 
D)  Professional ethics

Question 5

The concept of organizational language is limited to spoken language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Over time, members internalize the organization's values and the specific rules, norms, and SOPs that govern behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ occurs when an employee informs an outside person or organization about his or her organization's illegal or unethical behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Insider trading 
B)  Whistle-blowing 
C)  Preemptive disclosure 
D)  Institutional sabotage 
A)  Insider trading 
B)  Whistle-blowing 
C)  Preemptive disclosure 
D)  Institutional sabotage

Question 8

Promoting from outside the organization will bolster strong values and norms and build loyalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A centralized organization places a high value on profitability. Whenever an employee makes a move that costs the organization money, they are terminated. The BEST action for the company to take in order to encourage ethical behavior is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  enact new termination policies giving workers more protection 
B)  increase severity of punishments for whistleblowers 
C)  eliminate punishments and only use rewards for desired behaviors 
D)  change from an organic structure to a mechanistic structure 
A)  enact new termination policies giving workers more protection 
B)  increase severity of punishments for whistleblowers 
C)  eliminate punishments and only use rewards for desired behaviors 
D)  change from an organic structure to a mechanistic structure

Question 10

Professional ethics are values that people use to structure their interactions with other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Hofstede's model of national culture asserts that ________ countries allow social and economic inequalities to persist.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-power-distance 
B)  high-power-distance 
C)  high-uncertainty-avoidance 
D)  low-uncertainty-avoidance 
A)  low-power-distance 
B)  high-power-distance 
C)  high-uncertainty-avoidance 
D)  low-uncertainty-avoidance

Question 12

________ are the moral values formalized in a society's legal system, in its customs and practices, and in the unwritten norms that its people follow in their daily lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Societal ethics 
B)  Professional ethics 
C)  Individual ethics 
D)  Organizational ethics 
A)  Societal ethics 
B)  Professional ethics 
C)  Individual ethics 
D)  Organizational ethics

Question 13

Employees typically become whistle-blowers when they feel powerless to prevent an organization from committing an unethical act or when they fear retribution from the company if they voice their concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Shared cultural values provide a common reference point and smooth interactions among organizational members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n) ________ is a desired end state or outcome that people seek to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A)  terminal value 
B)  corporate value 
C)  instrumental value 
D)  organizational value 
A)  terminal value 
B)  corporate value 
C)  instrumental value 
D)  organizational value

Question 16

If two companies are located in countries with very different cultures it would be very difficult to develop a joint venture between them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Organizational culture is the set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave towards each other and towards people outside of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A mechanistic structure is MOST LIKELY to give rise to a culture in which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  people have more freedom 
B)  innovation and flexibility are desired terminal values 
C)  predictability and stability are desired states 
D)  desirable instrumental values include being creative and taking risks 
A)  people have more freedom 
B)  innovation and flexibility are desired terminal values 
C)  predictability and stability are desired states 
D)  desirable instrumental values include being creative and taking risks

Question 19

________ have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring an organization behaves ethically.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stakeholder groups 
B)  Top managers 
C)  All employees 
D)  Government agencies 
A)  Stakeholder groups 
B)  Top managers 
C)  All employees 
D)  Government agencies

Question 20

List and define the five dimensions of culture identified by Hofstede's Model of National Culture.

Accepted Answer

Hofstede's Model of National Culture ide

Discuss how organizational structure can impact the culture of organizations.

________ are the personal moral values that people use to structure their interactions with other people.

Many large companies attempt to develop a cohesive set of values and norms throughout their organization by ________

________ are the moral values that a group of similarly trained people develops to control their behavior.

The concept of organizational language is limited to spoken language.

Over time, members internalize the organization's values and the specific rules, norms, and SOPs that govern behavior.

________ occurs when an employee informs an outside person or organization about his or her organization's illegal or unethical behaviors.

Promoting from outside the organization will bolster strong values and norms and build loyalty.

A centralized organization places a high value on profitability. Whenever an employee makes a move that costs the organization money, they are terminated. The BEST action for the company to take in order to encourage ethical behavior is to ________.

Professional ethics are values that people use to structure their interactions with other people.

Hofstede's model of national culture asserts that ________ countries allow social and economic inequalities to persist.

________ are the moral values formalized in a society's legal system, in its customs and practices, and in the unwritten norms that its people follow in their daily lives.

Employees typically become whistle-blowers when they feel powerless to prevent an organization from committing an unethical act or when they fear retribution from the company if they voice their concerns.

Shared cultural values provide a common reference point and smooth interactions among organizational members.

A(n) ________ is a desired end state or outcome that people seek to achieve.

If two companies are located in countries with very different cultures it would be very difficult to develop a joint venture between them.

Organizational culture is the set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave towards each other and towards people outside of the organization.

A mechanistic structure is MOST LIKELY to give rise to a culture in which ________.

________ have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring an organization behaves ethically.

List and define the five dimensions of culture identified by Hofstede's Model of National Culture.

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

Discuss how organizational structure can impact the culture of organizations.

________ are the personal moral values that people use to structure their interactions with other people.

Many large companies attempt to develop a cohesive set of values and norms throughout their organization by ________

________ are the moral values that a group of similarly trained people develops to control their behavior.

The concept of organizational language is limited to spoken language.

Over time, members internalize the organization's values and the specific rules, norms, and SOPs that govern behavior.

________ occurs when an employee informs an outside person or organization about his or her organization's illegal or unethical behaviors.

Promoting from outside the organization will bolster strong values and norms and build loyalty.

A centralized organization places a high value on profitability. Whenever an employee makes a move that costs the organization money, they are terminated. The BEST action for the company to take in order to encourage ethical behavior is to ________.

Professional ethics are values that people use to structure their interactions with other people.

Hofstede's model of national culture asserts that ________ countries allow social and economic inequalities to persist.

________ are the moral values formalized in a society's legal system, in its customs and practices, and in the unwritten norms that its people follow in their daily lives.

Employees typically become whistle-blowers when they feel powerless to prevent an organization from committing an unethical act or when they fear retribution from the company if they voice their concerns.

Shared cultural values provide a common reference point and smooth interactions among organizational members.

A(n) ________ is a desired end state or outcome that people seek to achieve.

If two companies are located in countries with very different cultures it would be very difficult to develop a joint venture between them.

Organizational culture is the set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave towards each other and towards people outside of the organization.

A mechanistic structure is MOST LIKELY to give rise to a culture in which ________.

________ have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring an organization behaves ethically.

List and define the five dimensions of culture identified by Hofstede's Model of National Culture.

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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