Question 1

Which of the following best describes cross-race mentoring relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) They focus more on psychosocial functions than career functions of mentoring. 
B) They focus on both psychosocial functions and career functions of mentoring. 
C) They do not focus on either psychosocial functions or career functions of mentoring. 
D) They focus more on career functions than psychosocial functions of mentoring. 
E) They focus mostly on diversity issues and overcoming discrimination. 
A) They focus more on psychosocial functions than career functions of mentoring. 
B) They focus on both psychosocial functions and career functions of mentoring. 
C) They do not focus on either psychosocial functions or career functions of mentoring. 
D) They focus more on career functions than psychosocial functions of mentoring. 
E) They focus mostly on diversity issues and overcoming discrimination.

Question 2

If I conform to my boss's wishes because of identification,I am conforming because

Accepted Answer

A) I'm afraid of her. 
B) I see myself as similar to her. 
C) I might be able to get her to recommend me for promotion. 
D) I absolutely believe, trust, and accept her directives. 
E) I believe the issues at hand are difficult and ambiguous. 
A) I'm afraid of her. 
B) I see myself as similar to her. 
C) I might be able to get her to recommend me for promotion. 
D) I absolutely believe, trust, and accept her directives. 
E) I believe the issues at hand are difficult and ambiguous.

Question 3

Harold has just begun a new job and the organization does not provide a very good socialization program.As a result,Harold is not sure what he can do on his own to improve his chances of a successful socialization.What would you tell him to do and how effective would it be for his socialization?

Accepted Answer

Tell Harold about proactive socializatio

Question 4

What does Disney,Flight Centre,and Mary Kay Cosmetics have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) Subcultures 
B) Stories 
C) Rituals 
D) Symbols 
E) Step-by-step socialization process 
A) Subcultures 
B) Stories 
C) Rituals 
D) Symbols 
E) Step-by-step socialization process

Question 5

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is a good example of the use of stories to communicate a company's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Executives across Canada have consistently ranked WestJet as having one of the most admired ________ in Canada.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Executives across Canada have consistently ranked WestJet...

Question 7

Institutionalized socialization tactics are especially effective in

Accepted Answer

A) inducing creative behaviour. 
B) inducing individual behaviour. 
C) inducing ethical behaviour. 
D) inducing risk-taking behaviour. 
E) inducing uniform behaviour. 
A) inducing creative behaviour. 
B) inducing individual behaviour. 
C) inducing ethical behaviour. 
D) inducing risk-taking behaviour. 
E) inducing uniform behaviour.

Question 8

Learning during socialization has often been described in terms of content areas or domains of learning such as the task,________,group,and organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Learning during socialization has often been described...

Question 9

Stories about events in organizations

Accepted Answer

A) are a poor source of information about an organization's culture. 
B) reflect several common themes across organizational cultures. 
C) are of historical value but fail to capture the essence of the organization's current culture. 
D) are not meant to communicate how things work. 
E) generally have a good version only. 
A) are a poor source of information about an organization's culture. 
B) reflect several common themes across organizational cultures. 
C) are of historical value but fail to capture the essence of the organization's current culture. 
D) are not meant to communicate how things work. 
E) generally have a good version only.

Question 10

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are feedback seeking and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two of the most important proactive behaviours...

Question 11

An example of debasement would be giving a new recruit a challenging task in his area of expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A meticulous step-by-step socialization process is characteristic of organizations with

Accepted Answer

A) strong cultures. 
B) subcultures. 
C) pathological cultures. 
D) mature cultures. 
E) individualized socialization. 
A) strong cultures. 
B) subcultures. 
C) pathological cultures. 
D) mature cultures. 
E) individualized socialization.

Question 13

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Males and females are equally likely to have been a protégé. 
B) Males are more likely to have been a protégé than females. 
C) Females are more likely to have been a protégé than males. 
D) Males are more likely to have been a mentor, and females are more likely to have been a protégé. 
E) Females are more likely to have been a mentor, and males are more likely to have been a protégé. 
A) Males and females are equally likely to have been a protégé. 
B) Males are more likely to have been a protégé than females. 
C) Females are more likely to have been a protégé than males. 
D) Males are more likely to have been a mentor, and females are more likely to have been a protégé. 
E) Females are more likely to have been a mentor, and males are more likely to have been a protégé.

Question 14

Compliance with organizational norms and goals is clear evidence that these norms and goals have been internalized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The career function of mentoring is most strongly related to compensation and advancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Mentoring is more strongly related to subjective career outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Formal mentoring programs are most effective when

Accepted Answer

A) the mentor has input into the matching process. 
B) the protégé has input into the matching process. 
C) the mentor and protégé have input into the matching process. 
D) the organization determines the matching process. 
E) the mentor and organization determine the matching process. 
A) the mentor has input into the matching process. 
B) the protégé has input into the matching process. 
C) the mentor and protégé have input into the matching process. 
D) the organization determines the matching process. 
E) the mentor and organization determine the matching process.

Question 18

All of the following are common themes that underlie organizational stories EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Is the big boss human? 
B) Will I get fired? 
C) Will I get promoted? 
D) How will the boss react to mistakes? 
E) How will the organization deal with obstacles? 
A) Is the big boss human? 
B) Will I get fired? 
C) Will I get promoted? 
D) How will the boss react to mistakes? 
E) How will the organization deal with obstacles?

Question 19

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a step-by-step socialization process. 
B) the use of symbols to communicate a company's culture. 
C) the influence of the founder on a company's culture. 
D) the communication of culture through the use of stories. 
E) the use of rites, rituals, and ceremonies to convey a company's culture. 
A) a step-by-step socialization process. 
B) the use of symbols to communicate a company's culture. 
C) the influence of the founder on a company's culture. 
D) the communication of culture through the use of stories. 
E) the use of rites, rituals, and ceremonies to convey a company's culture.

Question 20

Both the psychosocial and career functions of mentoring are just as important in generating positive attitudes towards one's job and career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following best describes cross-race mentoring relationships?

If I conform to my boss's wishes because of identification,I am conforming because

Harold has just begun a new job and the organization does not provide a very good socialization program.As a result,Harold is not sure what he can do on his own to improve his chances of a successful socialization.What would you tell him to do and how effective would it be for his socialization?

What does Disney,Flight Centre,and Mary Kay Cosmetics have in common?

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is a good example of the use of stories to communicate a company's culture.

Executives across Canada have consistently ranked WestJet as having one of the most admired ________ in Canada.

Institutionalized socialization tactics are especially effective in

Learning during socialization has often been described in terms of content areas or domains of learning such as the task,________,group,and organization.

Stories about events in organizations

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are feedback seeking and ________.

An example of debasement would be giving a new recruit a challenging task in his area of expertise.

A meticulous step-by-step socialization process is characteristic of organizations with

Which of the following is most accurate?

Compliance with organizational norms and goals is clear evidence that these norms and goals have been internalized.

The career function of mentoring is most strongly related to compensation and advancement.

Mentoring is more strongly related to subjective career outcomes.

Formal mentoring programs are most effective when

All of the following are common themes that underlie organizational stories EXCEPT

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is an example of

Both the psychosocial and career functions of mentoring are just as important in generating positive attitudes towards one's job and career.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 8: Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Which of the following best describes cross-race mentoring relationships?

If I conform to my boss's wishes because of identification,I am conforming because

Harold has just begun a new job and the organization does not provide a very good socialization program.As a result,Harold is not sure what he can do on his own to improve his chances of a successful socialization.What would you tell him to do and how effective would it be for his socialization?

What does Disney,Flight Centre,and Mary Kay Cosmetics have in common?

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is a good example of the use of stories to communicate a company's culture.

Executives across Canada have consistently ranked WestJet as having one of the most admired ________ in Canada.

Institutionalized socialization tactics are especially effective in

Learning during socialization has often been described in terms of content areas or domains of learning such as the task,________,group,and organization.

Stories about events in organizations

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are feedback seeking and ________.

An example of debasement would be giving a new recruit a challenging task in his area of expertise.

A meticulous step-by-step socialization process is characteristic of organizations with

Which of the following is most accurate?

Compliance with organizational norms and goals is clear evidence that these norms and goals have been internalized.

The career function of mentoring is most strongly related to compensation and advancement.

Mentoring is more strongly related to subjective career outcomes.

Formal mentoring programs are most effective when

All of the following are common themes that underlie organizational stories EXCEPT

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is an example of

Both the psychosocial and career functions of mentoring are just as important in generating positive attitudes towards one's job and career.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters