Question 1

Match the following:
-William Ouchi

Accepted Answer

A) study of human cultures 
B) means of developing innovation 
C) type Z firms 
D) needed to carry out strategic values 
E) creating and doing new things
F)organizational culture
G)enabling workers to solve problems
H)successful firms in the United States
I)extends radical and systems innovation
J)study of groups and the influence of social factors on individuals
K)entrepreneurial activity inside firm
L)develop a life of their own
M)"the way we do things around here"
N)individuals become social beings
O)assemble parts in new way
P)more easily manipulated than culture
Q)take advantage of existing culture
R)study of people in organizations and society
S)a characteristic of "excellent" firms
T)Beliefs that shape organization's values 
A) study of human cultures 
B) means of developing innovation 
C) type Z firms 
D) needed to carry out strategic values 
E) creating and doing new things
F)organizational culture
G)enabling workers to solve problems
H)successful firms in the United States
I)extends radical and systems innovation
J)study of groups and the influence of social factors on individuals
K)entrepreneurial activity inside firm
L)develop a life of their own
M)"the way we do things around here"
N)individuals become social beings
O)assemble parts in new way
P)more easily manipulated than culture
Q)take advantage of existing culture
R)study of people in organizations and society
S)a characteristic of "excellent" firms
T)Beliefs that shape organization's values

Question 2

According to research performed by William G. Ouchi, all of the following was true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) organizational climate and organizational culture have similar impacts in both Japanese and American firms. 
B) differences in culture explain the relative success of the firms studied. 
C) the culture of the typical Japanese firm was similar to that of successful American Type Z firms. 
D) the culture of the typical Japanese firm was different from that of the typical American firm. 
E) the culture of successful American Type Z firms was different from that of typical American firms. 
A) organizational climate and organizational culture have similar impacts in both Japanese and American firms. 
B) differences in culture explain the relative success of the firms studied. 
C) the culture of the typical Japanese firm was similar to that of successful American Type Z firms. 
D) the culture of the typical Japanese firm was different from that of the typical American firm. 
E) the culture of successful American Type Z firms was different from that of typical American firms.

Question 3

Organization _____ deals with the set of values held by the members of an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organization _____ deals with the set of...

Question 4

Match the following:
-no widely accepted definition

Accepted Answer

A) study of human cultures 
B) means of developing innovation 
C) type Z firms 
D) needed to carry out strategic values 
E) creating and doing new things
F)organizational culture
G)enabling workers to solve problems
H)successful firms in the United States
I)extends radical and systems innovation
J)study of groups and the influence of social factors on individuals
K)entrepreneurial activity inside firm
L)develop a life of their own
M)"the way we do things around here"
N)individuals become social beings
O)assemble parts in new way
P)more easily manipulated than culture
Q)take advantage of existing culture
R)study of people in organizations and society
S)a characteristic of "excellent" firms
T)Beliefs that shape organization's values 
A) study of human cultures 
B) means of developing innovation 
C) type Z firms 
D) needed to carry out strategic values 
E) creating and doing new things
F)organizational culture
G)enabling workers to solve problems
H)successful firms in the United States
I)extends radical and systems innovation
J)study of groups and the influence of social factors on individuals
K)entrepreneurial activity inside firm
L)develop a life of their own
M)"the way we do things around here"
N)individuals become social beings
O)assemble parts in new way
P)more easily manipulated than culture
Q)take advantage of existing culture
R)study of people in organizations and society
S)a characteristic of "excellent" firms
T)Beliefs that shape organization's values

Question 5

Organizational culture helps people in an organization understand

Accepted Answer

A) which actions are considered acceptable and which are considered unacceptable. 
B) why their firm is outperforming the competition. 
C) how to improve their relations with customers. 
D) when to best socialize new employees. 
E) which types of problems are likely to arise in their company. 
A) which actions are considered acceptable and which are considered unacceptable. 
B) why their firm is outperforming the competition. 
C) how to improve their relations with customers. 
D) when to best socialize new employees. 
E) which types of problems are likely to arise in their company.

Question 6

Organizational sociologists' study of organization culture involves all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) questionnaires. 
B) systematic interviews. 
C) quantitative research methods. 
D) typologies of cultural attributes. 
E) intensive study and analysis by immersing themselves in the culture. 
A) questionnaires. 
B) systematic interviews. 
C) quantitative research methods. 
D) typologies of cultural attributes. 
E) intensive study and analysis by immersing themselves in the culture.

Question 7

All of the following statements are true about socialization EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) it is usually something that can be accomplished in a day-long new employee orientation program. 
B) it occurs in organizations in much the same way as it occurs in society. 
C) it is the process through which individuals learn acceptable behavior. 
D) socialization programs do not necessarily change employees' values. 
E) employees who are socialized into an organization usually accept the actual cultural values rather than the formal values of the organization. 
A) it is usually something that can be accomplished in a day-long new employee orientation program. 
B) it occurs in organizations in much the same way as it occurs in society. 
C) it is the process through which individuals learn acceptable behavior. 
D) socialization programs do not necessarily change employees' values. 
E) employees who are socialized into an organization usually accept the actual cultural values rather than the formal values of the organization.

Question 8

Match the following:
-Peters and Waterman

Accepted Answer

A) study of human cultures 
B) means of developing innovation 
C) type Z firms 
D) needed to carry out strategic values 
E) creating and doing new things
F)organizational culture
G)enabling workers to solve problems
H)successful firms in the United States
I)extends radical and systems innovation
J)study of groups and the influence of social factors on individuals
K)entrepreneurial activity inside firm
L)develop a life of their own
M)"the way we do things around here"
N)individuals become social beings
O)assemble parts in new way
P)more easily manipulated than culture
Q)take advantage of existing culture
R)study of people in organizations and society
S)a characteristic of "excellent" firms
T)Beliefs that shape organization's values 
A) study of human cultures 
B) means of developing innovation 
C) type Z firms 
D) needed to carry out strategic values 
E) creating and doing new things
F)organizational culture
G)enabling workers to solve problems
H)successful firms in the United States
I)extends radical and systems innovation
J)study of groups and the influence of social factors on individuals
K)entrepreneurial activity inside firm
L)develop a life of their own
M)"the way we do things around here"
N)individuals become social beings
O)assemble parts in new way
P)more easily manipulated than culture
Q)take advantage of existing culture
R)study of people in organizations and society
S)a characteristic of "excellent" firms
T)Beliefs that shape organization's values

Question 9

Peters and Waterman found that excellent companies encourage autonomy and entrepreneurship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sociologists have had a long-term interest in studying

Accepted Answer

A) the replication of culture. 
B) the causes and consequences of culture. 
C) the transferability of culture. 
D) the halo effect in culture. 
E) the learning curve effect on culture. 
A) the replication of culture. 
B) the causes and consequences of culture. 
C) the transferability of culture. 
D) the halo effect in culture. 
E) the learning curve effect on culture.

Question 11

In the early ____, organization culture became a central concern in the study of organizational behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) 1970s 
B) 1990s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1980s 
E) 2000s 
A) 1970s 
B) 1990s 
C) 1960s 
D) 1980s 
E) 2000s

Question 12

Anthropologists frequently adopt the "native's point of view" when studying culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The values that make up an organization's culture are often taken for granted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Changing a firm's culture is a(n) ______ and ______ process.

Accepted Answer

long, diff

Question 15

______ is the study of groups and the influence of social factors on individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) Sociology 
B) Anthropology 
C) Psychology 
D) Economics 
E) Social psychology 
A) Sociology 
B) Anthropology 
C) Psychology 
D) Economics 
E) Social psychology

Question 16

T.E. Deal and A.A. Kennedy define a firm's culture

Accepted Answer

A) "by the newest members of the organization." 
B) "in the company's annual report." 
C) "through stories and symbols." 
D) "as the way we do things around here." 
E) "in rumors started by competitors." 
A) "by the newest members of the organization." 
B) "in the company's annual report." 
C) "through stories and symbols." 
D) "as the way we do things around here." 
E) "in rumors started by competitors."

Question 17

Innovation and organization culture are not generally related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Creating a vision

Accepted Answer

A) involves the actions taken to accomplish the vision. 
B) involves the values that employees need to have and act on for the organization to carry out its strategic values. 
C) is a picture of what the organization will be like at some point in the future. 
D) is the means through which people learn the organization's norms and values. 
E) is formulated after the organization's vision is determined. 
A) involves the actions taken to accomplish the vision. 
B) involves the values that employees need to have and act on for the organization to carry out its strategic values. 
C) is a picture of what the organization will be like at some point in the future. 
D) is the means through which people learn the organization's norms and values. 
E) is formulated after the organization's vision is determined.

Question 19

_______ are the values that employees need to have and act on for the organization to act on the strategic values.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ are the values that employees need...

Question 20

Organization culture is based on what some authors call "myths" and "fairy tales."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the following: -William Ouchi

According to research performed by William G. Ouchi, all of the following was true EXCEPT:

Organization _____ deals with the set of values held by the members of an organization.

Match the following: -no widely accepted definition

Organizational culture helps people in an organization understand

Organizational sociologists' study of organization culture involves all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following statements are true about socialization EXCEPT:

Match the following: -Peters and Waterman

Peters and Waterman found that excellent companies encourage autonomy and entrepreneurship.

Sociologists have had a long-term interest in studying

In the early ____, organization culture became a central concern in the study of organizational behavior.

Anthropologists frequently adopt the "native's point of view" when studying culture.

The values that make up an organization's culture are often taken for granted.

Changing a firm's culture is a(n) and process.

______ is the study of groups and the influence of social factors on individuals.

T.E. Deal and A.A. Kennedy define a firm's culture

Innovation and organization culture are not generally related.

Creating a vision

_______ are the values that employees need to have and act on for the organization to act on the strategic values.

Organization culture is based on what some authors call "myths" and "fairy tales."

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 18: Organization Culture

Match the following: -William Ouchi

According to research performed by William G. Ouchi, all of the following was true EXCEPT:

Organization _____ deals with the set of values held by the members of an organization.

Match the following: -no widely accepted definition

Organizational culture helps people in an organization understand

Organizational sociologists' study of organization culture involves all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following statements are true about socialization EXCEPT:

Match the following: -Peters and Waterman

Peters and Waterman found that excellent companies encourage autonomy and entrepreneurship.

Sociologists have had a long-term interest in studying

In the early ____, organization culture became a central concern in the study of organizational behavior.

Anthropologists frequently adopt the "native's point of view" when studying culture.

The values that make up an organization's culture are often taken for granted.

Changing a firm's culture is a(n) ______ and ______ process.

______ is the study of groups and the influence of social factors on individuals.

T.E. Deal and A.A. Kennedy define a firm's culture

Innovation and organization culture are not generally related.

Creating a vision

_______ are the values that employees need to have and act on for the organization to act on the strategic values.

Organization culture is based on what some authors call "myths" and "fairy tales."

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Change and Development

Filters

Changing a firm's culture is a(n) and process.