Question 1

Diversity can bring about negative outcomes if not effectively managed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe the characteristics of low- and high-performance cultures.

Accepted Answer

When there is little or no consensus on

Question 3

Insular thinking is a common characteristic of high-performance cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The strongest sign that management is truly committed to creating a new culture is by:

Accepted Answer

A)  celebrating achievements. 
B)  replacing old-culture members who are unwilling to change with a "new breed" of employees. 
C)  interacting face-to-face with rank-and-file. 
D)  recruiting as many diverse employees as possible. 
A)  celebrating achievements. 
B)  replacing old-culture members who are unwilling to change with a "new breed" of employees. 
C)  interacting face-to-face with rank-and-file. 
D)  recruiting as many diverse employees as possible.

Question 5

The strength of any culture depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the leader's relationship with his or her followers. 
B)  the degree to which a set of norms and values are widely shared and strongly held throughout the organization. 
C)  how diverse the organization is. 
D)  how much the organization embraces change. 
A)  the leader's relationship with his or her followers. 
B)  the degree to which a set of norms and values are widely shared and strongly held throughout the organization. 
C)  how diverse the organization is. 
D)  how much the organization embraces change.

Question 6

The negative reactions that some workforce members receive from others because of personal characteristics or personality traits is:

Accepted Answer

A)  known as stigmatization. 
B)  primarily the result of competitive organizational cultures. 
C)  more common in U.S. firms that in firms from other parts of the world. 
D)  all of the answers are correct 
A)  known as stigmatization. 
B)  primarily the result of competitive organizational cultures. 
C)  more common in U.S. firms that in firms from other parts of the world. 
D)  all of the answers are correct

Question 7

For organizations to embrace and value diversity, the concept itself must be embedded in the organization's business model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Demographic diversity is the inclusion of all groups at all levels in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____ are generalized beliefs or behaviors that are considered by an individual or a group to be important.

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Stereotypes 
D)  Ethics 
A)  Values 
B)  Ethnocentrism 
C)  Stereotypes 
D)  Ethics

Question 10

____ describes a culture that emphasizes assertiveness and a competitive drive for money and material objects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Femininity 
B)  Masculinity 
C)  Individualism 
D)  Collectivism 
A)  Femininity 
B)  Masculinity 
C)  Individualism 
D)  Collectivism

Question 11

A code of ethics will still be useful even if an ethical corporate culture and top management support are lacking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Diversity can bring about negative outcomes if not effectively managed.

Describe the characteristics of low- and high-performance cultures.

Insular thinking is a common characteristic of high-performance cultures.

The strongest sign that management is truly committed to creating a new culture is by:

The strength of any culture depends on:

The negative reactions that some workforce members receive from others because of personal characteristics or personality traits is:

For organizations to embrace and value diversity, the concept itself must be embedded in the organization's business model.

Demographic diversity is the inclusion of all groups at all levels in an organization.

____ are generalized beliefs or behaviors that are considered by an individual or a group to be important.

____ describes a culture that emphasizes assertiveness and a competitive drive for money and material objects.

A code of ethics will still be useful even if an ethical corporate culture and top management support are lacking.

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

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Exam 10: Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Diversity can bring about negative outcomes if not effectively managed.

Describe the characteristics of low- and high-performance cultures.

Insular thinking is a common characteristic of high-performance cultures.

The strongest sign that management is truly committed to creating a new culture is by:

The strength of any culture depends on:

The negative reactions that some workforce members receive from others because of personal characteristics or personality traits is:

For organizations to embrace and value diversity, the concept itself must be embedded in the organization's business model.

Demographic diversity is the inclusion of all groups at all levels in an organization.

____ are generalized beliefs or behaviors that are considered by an individual or a group to be important.

____ describes a culture that emphasizes assertiveness and a competitive drive for money and material objects.

A code of ethics will still be useful even if an ethical corporate culture and top management support are lacking.

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

Filters