Exam 14: Organizational Culture

Which of the following is defined as shared perceptions of the way things are around here?

National culture and organizational culture are two terms for the same thing.

Describe the relationship between national culture and organizational culture.

According to the Denison model of organization culture, which of the following culture values is in the quadrant of external focus and flexible?

According to research on service industry companies, which of the following types of organizations rated highest in people orientation?

Which of the following is the level of culture that is a visual reflection of the organization's culture?

Which of the following is the sharing of knowledge through access and exposure to images, diagrams, or objects, which represent or illustrate a culture value or an idea?

According to research on service industry companies, which of the following types of organizations rated highest in innovation and risk taking?

Charles uses a picture of links in a chain to represent the value of teamwork and working together at his office. He has this image on the walls, on the company logo, in marketing materials, and other highly visible places throughout his company. This chain image is an example of a ______.

Which of the following is the specific terminology, jargon, or acronyms used in an organization that represents the organizational culture?

Climate can be altered through ______.

One way employees learn about organizational culture is ______.

Which of the subcultures have worked their way up organizational career ladders and are financially responsible to their board of directors and shareholders?

Leaders influence an organization's ethical climate and employee attitudes. Leader moral development (i.e., the capacity for ethical reasoning) influences ______.

Trina is interviewing candidates for an important position in her organization and wants to ensure the applicant will fit with the strong culture that exists. She should be sure to ask ______

According to research on service industry companies, which of the following types of organizations rated highest in attention to detail?

The final stage of organizational entry and assimilation is which of the following stages?

During the entry phase, ______

Which of the subcultures is characterized by the line manager and employees who are involved in making products, delivering services, and interacting with customers directly?

Every year, Pamela provides a Thanksgiving dinner for employees on the Wednesday before the holiday. During this time, she thanks her employees for their hard work and singles out a few exemplary performers that typify the values she hold hear in her organization. This is an example of a ______.