Question 1

All ethical standards are legal requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

What are the major differences between the adaptability culture and the mission culture? Which of these two would be most appropriate for a company in a high tech industry and why?

Accepted Answer

The major differences between adaptabili

Question 4

Describe the characteristics that define values-based leaders.

Accepted Answer

Values-based leaders are defined by seve

Question 5

The degree of agreement among members of an organization about the importance of specific values is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptability. 
B)  culture strength. 
C)  internal integration. 
D)  social responsibility. 
A)  adaptability. 
B)  culture strength. 
C)  internal integration. 
D)  social responsibility.

Question 6

The three sources of ethical values in organizations are: worker ethics, managerial ethics, and social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

It has been found that a learning organization has a strong organizational culture characterized by 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 9

Most managers are shifting away from bureaucratic cultures because of a need for:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater flexibility. 
B)  better decision making techniques. 
C)  easier communication channels. 
D)  reducing employee participation. 
A)  greater flexibility. 
B)  better decision making techniques. 
C)  easier communication channels. 
D)  reducing employee participation.

Question 10

What type of culture exists in a stable environment with an external strategic focus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptability 
B)  Bureaucratic 
C)  Clan 
D)  Mission 
A)  Adaptability 
B)  Bureaucratic 
C)  Clan 
D)  Mission

Question 11

In a bureaucratic culture, an important value is taking care of employees and making sure they have whatever they need to help them be satisfied as well as productive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____ refers to how the organization meets goals and deals with outsiders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal adaptation 
B)  Culture strength 
C)  Internal integration 
D)  External adaptation 
A)  Internal adaptation 
B)  Culture strength 
C)  Internal integration 
D)  External adaptation

Question 13

A relationship between a leader and followers that is based on shared, strongly internalized values that are advocated and acted upon by the leader is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  mission culture. 
B)  values-based leadership. 
C)  clan culture. 
D)  servant leadership. 
A)  mission culture. 
B)  values-based leadership. 
C)  clan culture. 
D)  servant leadership.

Question 14

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 15

What is values-based leadership? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Values-based leadership is a model of le

Question 16

Nordstrom's upside-down organization chart is an example of ____ being used to convey organizational culture to all employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  a story 
B)  a myth 
C)  a symbol 
D)  language 
A)  a story 
B)  a myth 
C)  a symbol 
D)  language

Question 17

A clan culture exists in a stable environment with an internal strategic focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Formal structure and formal systems that can be used to shape ethical values include all except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethics committee. 
B)  repetition of words such as those ending Wal-Mart's cheer: "Who's No. 1? The Customer!" 
C)  whistle-blowing disclosure mechanism. 
D)  code of ethics. 
A)  ethics committee. 
B)  repetition of words such as those ending Wal-Mart's cheer: "Who's No. 1? The Customer!" 
C)  whistle-blowing disclosure mechanism. 
D)  code of ethics.

Question 19

When behavior is governed by a set of moral principles and values it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  the rule of law. 
B)  ethics. 
C)  a mission environment. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  the rule of law. 
B)  ethics. 
C)  a mission environment. 
D)  none of these.

Question 20

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.

All ethical standards are legal requirements.

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

What are the major differences between the adaptability culture and the mission culture? Which of these two would be most appropriate for a company in a high tech industry and why?

Describe the characteristics that define values-based leaders.

The degree of agreement among members of an organization about the importance of specific values is referred to as:

The three sources of ethical values in organizations are: worker ethics, managerial ethics, and social responsibility.

A leader who ____ would thrive in a clan culture.

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

Most managers are shifting away from bureaucratic cultures because of a need for:

What type of culture exists in a stable environment with an external strategic focus?

In a bureaucratic culture, an important value is taking care of employees and making sure they have whatever they need to help them be satisfied as well as productive.

____ refers to how the organization meets goals and deals with outsiders.

A relationship between a leader and followers that is based on shared, strongly internalized values that are advocated and acted upon by the leader is referred to as:

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

What is values-based leadership? Give an example.

Nordstrom's upside-down organization chart is an example of ____ being used to convey organizational culture to all employees.

A clan culture exists in a stable environment with an internal strategic focus.

Formal structure and formal systems that can be used to shape ethical values include all except:

When behavior is governed by a set of moral principles and values it is called:

All of the following are visible artifacts of culture, except:

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 It for Coordination and Control

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 ethical standards are legal requirements.

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

What are the major differences between the adaptability culture and the mission culture? Which of these two would be most appropriate for a company in a high tech industry and why?

Describe the characteristics that define values-based leaders.

The degree of agreement among members of an organization about the importance of specific values is referred to as:

The three sources of ethical values in organizations are: worker ethics, managerial ethics, and social responsibility.

A leader who ____ would thrive in a clan culture.

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

Most managers are shifting away from bureaucratic cultures because of a need for:

What type of culture exists in a stable environment with an external strategic focus?

In a bureaucratic culture, an important value is taking care of employees and making sure they have whatever they need to help them be satisfied as well as productive.

____ refers to how the organization meets goals and deals with outsiders.

A relationship between a leader and followers that is based on shared, strongly internalized values that are advocated and acted upon by the leader is referred to as:

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

What is values-based leadership? Give an example.

Nordstrom's upside-down organization chart is an example of ____ being used to convey organizational culture to all employees.

A clan culture exists in a stable environment with an internal strategic focus.

Formal structure and formal systems that can be used to shape ethical values include all except:

When behavior is governed by a set of moral principles and values it is called:

All of the following are visible artifacts of culture, except:

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 It for Coordination and Control

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters