Exam 16: Organizational Culture

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. -Ask Socrates Inc. employees are allowed to dress informally. This is an example of a ________ through which organizational culture is transmitted.

The selection process helps sustain the organization's culture by ________.

Organizations that promote a spiritual culture ________.

During the ________ stage, a new employee compares his or her expectations with the realities in the organization.

During the socialization process, to work out any problems discovered during the encounter stage, the new member changes or goes through the ________ stage.

Detail orientation is one of the six primary characteristics that capture the essence of an organization's culture. It indicates the degree to which ________.

The process of socialization consists of three stages. Which of the following is one of these three stages?

________ refers to the shared perceptions organizational members have about their organization and work environment.

Alcoa headquarters has few individual offices, even for senior executives. The space is essentially made up of cubicles, common areas, and meeting rooms. This informality conveys to employees that Alcoa values ________.

Systematic reviews of the research literature show a generally positive relationship between sustainability and financial performance.

Rogue Vogue Corp. is an apparel company. To keep up with the latest changes in the fashion industry, the company has to come up with innovative designs and follow strict timelines. The culture of the company values integrity, high ethical standards, and risk taking. The members of the organization accept these cultural values. They know exactly what is expected of them, and these expectations go a long way in shaping their behavior. In addition to this, the culture of the marketing department is outcome oriented and the finance department emphasizes attention to detail. -Based on the information in the scenario, we can say that Rogue Vogue Corp. ________.

Encouraging employees to consider how their work provides a sense of purpose can help achieve a spiritual workplace.

Explain the concept of organizational climate.

The ultimate source of an organization's culture is ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding effects of national culture on organizational culture and ethical behavior within an organization?

Explain the characteristics of a positive organizational culture.

________ are indicators of a strong organizational culture.

"Formalization and culture are two different roads to a common destination." Explain the statement.

The market is a culture based on change.

Minicultures that tend to develop in large organizations to reflect common problems or experiences faced by the members in the same department or location are often called ________.