Question 1

Explain the primary methods of maintaining an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

Once a culture is in place, there are pr

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding random socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Random socialization tries to strip away certain characteristics of the recruit. 
B)  Random socialization is carried out per a fixed time schedule. 
C)  In random socialization, new employees are left on their own to figure things out. 
D)  Random socialization involves socializing the newcomers in groups. 
E)  Specific orientation and classroom training programs are examples of random socialization. 
A)  Random socialization tries to strip away certain characteristics of the recruit. 
B)  Random socialization is carried out per a fixed time schedule. 
C)  In random socialization, new employees are left on their own to figure things out. 
D)  Random socialization involves socializing the newcomers in groups. 
E)  Specific orientation and classroom training programs are examples of random socialization.

Question 3

A strong culture can act as a substitute for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  institutionalization 
B)  formalization 
C)  socialization 
D)  centralization 
E)  social support 
A)  institutionalization 
B)  formalization 
C)  socialization 
D)  centralization 
E)  social support

Question 4

The encounter stage of the socialization process consists of the period of learning that occurs before a new employee joins an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ________ stage of the socialization process explicitly recognizes that each individual the organization comes across during the selection process has a set of values, attitudes, and expectations about both the work to be done and the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  post-encounter 
B)  prearrival 
C)  metamorphosis 
D)  pre-encounter 
E)  post-arrival 
A)  post-encounter 
B)  prearrival 
C)  metamorphosis 
D)  pre-encounter 
E)  post-arrival

Question 6

One reason for the growing interest in spirituality is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the formalization of religion in most people's lives 
B)  the importance of material acquisitions 
C)  the introduction of formalized religious practices in the workplace 
D)  the slower pace of life of life facilitated by technology 
E)  the desire to integrate personal life values with professional life 
A)  the formalization of religion in most people's lives 
B)  the importance of material acquisitions 
C)  the introduction of formalized religious practices in the workplace 
D)  the slower pace of life of life facilitated by technology 
E)  the desire to integrate personal life values with professional life

Question 7

In which of the following climates do managers operate under the expectation that their decisions will positively affect the greatest number of stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

A)  caring 
B)  instrumental 
C)  law and code 
D)  rules 
E)  independence 
A)  caring 
B)  instrumental 
C)  law and code 
D)  rules 
E)  independence

Question 8

When formal authority and control systems are reduced, the ________ provided by a strong culture ensure(s) that everyone is pointed in the same direction.

Accepted Answer

A)  rules and regulations 
B)  shared meaning 
C)  rituals 
D)  socialization 
E)  rigid hierarchy 
A)  rules and regulations 
B)  shared meaning 
C)  rituals 
D)  socialization 
E)  rigid hierarchy

Question 9

The ________ process helps candidates learn about the organization, and if employees perceive a conflict between their values and those of the organization, they can remove themselves from the applicant pool.

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation 
B)  training 
C)  performance evaluation 
D)  selection 
E)  institutionalization 
A)  orientation 
B)  training 
C)  performance evaluation 
D)  selection 
E)  institutionalization

Question 10

Nike is using ________ to perpetuate its organizational culture when employees reminisce about the days when Oregon track star Steve Prefontaine worked to make running a professional sport.

Accepted Answer

A)  rituals 
B)  material symbols 
C)  stories 
D)  company policies 
E)  business strategies 
A)  rituals 
B)  material symbols 
C)  stories 
D)  company policies 
E)  business strategies

Question 11

Ask Socrates Inc. is a computer software company that employs highly intelligent, but somewhat unusual people. Every Friday, free lollipops, toys, or other treats are given out to encourage employees to remember how creative they were when they were children. All the new members of the organization are told about the founders who were three young people who "got lucky" and sold a video game that they invented. The employees are allowed to dress informally and can set their own working hours.
-The regular distribution of lollipops, toys, or treats every Friday is an example of a ________ that helps reinforce Ask Socrates' culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant mechanism 
B)  ritual 
C)  primary process 
D)  protective mechanism 
E)  fundamental procedure 
A)  dominant mechanism 
B)  ritual 
C)  primary process 
D)  protective mechanism 
E)  fundamental procedure

Question 12

An aircraft manufacturer with a strong presence in the United States, is looking to expand its market overseas. The firm currently sells its aircraft to several airlines in the United Kingdom but now wants to establish manufacturing units there as well in order to acquire a bigger share in the European market. Hence, it plans to merge with QueenAir, a British aircraft manufacturer. Which of the following, if true, would weaken the company's decision to merge with QueenAir?

Accepted Answer

A)  Merging with QueenAir would increase its profits considerably. 
B)  There is increasing economic uncertainty in its U.S. market. 
C)  The preferences of airline customers in Europe and the U.S. are similar. 
D)  There is a striking difference in the organizational cultures of the two firms. 
E)  A competitor in the U.S. market recently went out of business. 
A)  Merging with QueenAir would increase its profits considerably. 
B)  There is increasing economic uncertainty in its U.S. market. 
C)  The preferences of airline customers in Europe and the U.S. are similar. 
D)  There is a striking difference in the organizational cultures of the two firms. 
E)  A competitor in the U.S. market recently went out of business.

Question 13

Detail orientation is a primary characteristic of an organization's culture that indicates the degree to which management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________ typically contain narratives about the organization's founders, rule breaking, and reactions to past mistakes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stories 
B)  Material symbols 
C)  Rituals 
D)  Organizational charts 
E)  Corporate chants 
A)  Stories 
B)  Material symbols 
C)  Rituals 
D)  Organizational charts 
E)  Corporate chants

Question 15

To create a truly sustainable business, an organization must develop a long-term culture and put its values into practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Larry has an employee who is amazing at clearly seeing rules and enforcing them. He has recently promoted her to the lead position in quality assurance. Which method of creating a positive organizational culture is Larry utilizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  rewarding more than punishing 
B)  building on organization strengths 
C)  using standardized practices 
D)  building on employee strengths 
E)  transmitting organizational culture through rituals 
A)  rewarding more than punishing 
B)  building on organization strengths 
C)  using standardized practices 
D)  building on employee strengths 
E)  transmitting organizational culture through rituals

Question 17

Compare and contrast an ethical organizational culture and a positive organizational culture. How are they similar and different?

Accepted Answer

The organizational culture most likely t

Question 18

Compare and contrast dominant culture and subculture.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture represents a comm

Question 19

The "shared meaning" aspect of culture makes it a potent device for guiding and shaping behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following can act as a common denominator to unite members of a given culture or subculture?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanistic organizational structure 
B)  360-degree appraisals 
C)  jargons and acronyms that are specific to the organization 
D)  bureaucratic organizational structure 
E)  narrow span of control 
A)  mechanistic organizational structure 
B)  360-degree appraisals 
C)  jargons and acronyms that are specific to the organization 
D)  bureaucratic organizational structure 
E)  narrow span of control

Explain the primary methods of maintaining an organization's culture.

Which of the following statements is true regarding random socialization?

A strong culture can act as a substitute for which of the following?

The encounter stage of the socialization process consists of the period of learning that occurs before a new employee joins an organization.

The ________ stage of the socialization process explicitly recognizes that each individual the organization comes across during the selection process has a set of values, attitudes, and expectations about both the work to be done and the organization.

One reason for the growing interest in spirituality is ________.

In which of the following climates do managers operate under the expectation that their decisions will positively affect the greatest number of stakeholders?

When formal authority and control systems are reduced, the ________ provided by a strong culture ensure(s) that everyone is pointed in the same direction.

The ________ process helps candidates learn about the organization, and if employees perceive a conflict between their values and those of the organization, they can remove themselves from the applicant pool.

Nike is using ________ to perpetuate its organizational culture when employees reminisce about the days when Oregon track star Steve Prefontaine worked to make running a professional sport.

Detail orientation is a primary characteristic of an organization's culture that indicates the degree to which management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve them.

________ typically contain narratives about the organization's founders, rule breaking, and reactions to past mistakes.

To create a truly sustainable business, an organization must develop a long-term culture and put its values into practice.

Larry has an employee who is amazing at clearly seeing rules and enforcing them. He has recently promoted her to the lead position in quality assurance. Which method of creating a positive organizational culture is Larry utilizing?

Compare and contrast an ethical organizational culture and a positive organizational culture. How are they similar and different?

Compare and contrast dominant culture and subculture.

The "shared meaning" aspect of culture makes it a potent device for guiding and shaping behavior.

Which of the following can act as a common denominator to unite members of a given culture or subculture?

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Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

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Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

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Exam 16: Organizational Culture

Explain the primary methods of maintaining an organization's culture.

Which of the following statements is true regarding random socialization?

A strong culture can act as a substitute for which of the following?

The encounter stage of the socialization process consists of the period of learning that occurs before a new employee joins an organization.

The ________ stage of the socialization process explicitly recognizes that each individual the organization comes across during the selection process has a set of values, attitudes, and expectations about both the work to be done and the organization.

One reason for the growing interest in spirituality is ________.

In which of the following climates do managers operate under the expectation that their decisions will positively affect the greatest number of stakeholders?

When formal authority and control systems are reduced, the ________ provided by a strong culture ensure(s) that everyone is pointed in the same direction.

The ________ process helps candidates learn about the organization, and if employees perceive a conflict between their values and those of the organization, they can remove themselves from the applicant pool.

Nike is using ________ to perpetuate its organizational culture when employees reminisce about the days when Oregon track star Steve Prefontaine worked to make running a professional sport.

Detail orientation is a primary characteristic of an organization's culture that indicates the degree to which management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve them.

________ typically contain narratives about the organization's founders, rule breaking, and reactions to past mistakes.

To create a truly sustainable business, an organization must develop a long-term culture and put its values into practice.

Larry has an employee who is amazing at clearly seeing rules and enforcing them. He has recently promoted her to the lead position in quality assurance. Which method of creating a positive organizational culture is Larry utilizing?

Compare and contrast an ethical organizational culture and a positive organizational culture. How are they similar and different?

Compare and contrast dominant culture and subculture.

The "shared meaning" aspect of culture makes it a potent device for guiding and shaping behavior.

Which of the following can act as a common denominator to unite members of a given culture or subculture?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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