Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of a work ethic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Industrial productivity in an organization is independent of its work ethic. 
B)  The proportion of employees with a strong work ethic is constant across sample groups. 
C)  Unlike older employees, younger employees are highly supportive of the work ethic. 
D)  People with a strong work ethic tend to like work and derive satisfaction from it. 
A)  Industrial productivity in an organization is independent of its work ethic. 
B)  The proportion of employees with a strong work ethic is constant across sample groups. 
C)  Unlike older employees, younger employees are highly supportive of the work ethic. 
D)  People with a strong work ethic tend to like work and derive satisfaction from it.

Question 2

Which of the following is a job-related difference that can cause people to align themselves into groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language 
B)  Physical proximity 
C)  Ethnicity 
D)  Socioeconomics 
A)  Language 
B)  Physical proximity 
C)  Ethnicity 
D)  Socioeconomics

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describe status symbols?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are a set of assumptions, beliefs, values, and norms shared by an organization's members. 
B)  They refer to clearly defined and dramatic devices that convey a key element of the firm's culture and vividly reinforce the values of the organization. 
C)  They are visible external things that attach to a person or workplace and serve as evidence of social rank. 
D)  They are useful in conveying a sense of tradition and enhance cohesion around key values. 
A)  They are a set of assumptions, beliefs, values, and norms shared by an organization's members. 
B)  They refer to clearly defined and dramatic devices that convey a key element of the firm's culture and vividly reinforce the values of the organization. 
C)  They are visible external things that attach to a person or workplace and serve as evidence of social rank. 
D)  They are useful in conveying a sense of tradition and enhance cohesion around key values.

Question 4

Cultures are relatively volatile in nature,changing on almost a daily basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a good tip for protégés?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select a single mentor. 
B)  Consult mentors periodically. 
C)  Share a summary of strengths and weaknesses. 
D)  Seek feedback from mentors regarding work. 
A)  Select a single mentor. 
B)  Consult mentors periodically. 
C)  Share a summary of strengths and weaknesses. 
D)  Seek feedback from mentors regarding work.

Question 6

Which of the following is a key feature of a fun work place?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is relatively easy to create at work. 
B)  It means different people have identical views about fun activities. 
C)  It provides limited personal and organizational payoffs. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  It is relatively easy to create at work. 
B)  It means different people have identical views about fun activities. 
C)  It provides limited personal and organizational payoffs. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 7

Although people learn to depend on their culture,it typically gives them a false sense of stability and security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Patterns of decision making can indicate a cultural difference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is the continuous process of transmitting key elements of an organization's culture to its employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational socialization 
B)  Individualization 
C)  Organizational semiotics 
D)  Mentoring 
A)  Organizational socialization 
B)  Individualization 
C)  Organizational semiotics 
D)  Mentoring

Question 10

For employees to exhibit functional behaviors,they need to receive promises of reward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Every action that an organization takes involves costs and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Since managers perform many different roles,they must be highly adaptive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why has work ethic declined over the years?

Accepted Answer

The deterioration of the work ethic has

Question 14

Which of the following is the defining feature of organizational cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultures are stable even during crisis and events like mergers. 
B)  Most organizational cultures are historically known to be explicit. 
C)  They are seen as symbolic representations of underlying beliefs and values. 
D)  They seldom depend on the organization's goals, industry, or the nature of competition. 
A)  Cultures are stable even during crisis and events like mergers. 
B)  Most organizational cultures are historically known to be explicit. 
C)  They are seen as symbolic representations of underlying beliefs and values. 
D)  They seldom depend on the organization's goals, industry, or the nature of competition.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of social equilibrium?

Accepted Answer

A)  A single significant change has no effect on a system's balance. 
B)  A system's working balance is unaffected by constant change. 
C)  Minor changes permanently disrupt a system's equilibrium. 
D)  Several rapid changes may throw a system out of balance. 
A)  A single significant change has no effect on a system's balance. 
B)  A system's working balance is unaffected by constant change. 
C)  Minor changes permanently disrupt a system's equilibrium. 
D)  Several rapid changes may throw a system out of balance.

Question 16

Which of the following is considered to be evidence of a person's social culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of car being driven 
B)  The type of food eaten 
C)  Clothing styles 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The type of car being driven 
B)  The type of food eaten 
C)  Clothing styles 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Discrimination cannot exist without prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A manager resigning from a position instead of being terminated for gross negligence is an example of the manager's attempt to prevent:

Accepted Answer

A)  status trauma. 
B)  status deprivation. 
C)  status anxiety. 
D)  status conflict. 
A)  status trauma. 
B)  status deprivation. 
C)  status anxiety. 
D)  status conflict.

Question 19

In the context of communicating and changing culture,which of the following is a method through which managers can forge a culture and build organizational identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Storytelling 
B)  Individualization 
C)  Reverse mentoring 
D)  Social loafing 
A)  Storytelling 
B)  Individualization 
C)  Reverse mentoring 
D)  Social loafing

Question 20

Storytelling is a key means for achieving socialization of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is true of a work ethic?

Which of the following is a job-related difference that can cause people to align themselves into groups?

Which of the following statements best describe status symbols?

Cultures are relatively volatile in nature,changing on almost a daily basis.

Which of the following is NOT a good tip for protégés?

Which of the following is a key feature of a fun work place?

Although people learn to depend on their culture,it typically gives them a false sense of stability and security.

Patterns of decision making can indicate a cultural difference.

_____ is the continuous process of transmitting key elements of an organization's culture to its employees.

For employees to exhibit functional behaviors,they need to receive promises of reward.

Every action that an organization takes involves costs and benefits.

Since managers perform many different roles,they must be highly adaptive.

Why has work ethic declined over the years?

Which of the following is the defining feature of organizational cultures?

Which of the following statements is true of social equilibrium?

Which of the following is considered to be evidence of a person's social culture?

Discrimination cannot exist without prejudice.

A manager resigning from a position instead of being terminated for gross negligence is an example of the manager's attempt to prevent:

In the context of communicating and changing culture,which of the following is a method through which managers can forge a culture and build organizational identity?

Storytelling is a key means for achieving socialization of employees.

The Dynamics of People and Organizations

Models of Organizational Behavior

Managing Communications

Motivation

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Leadership

Empowerment and Participation

Employee Attitudes and Their Effects

Issues Between Organizations and Individuals

Conflict, Power, and Organizational Politics

Informal and Formal Groups

Teams and Team Building

Managing Change

Stress and Counseling

Organizational Behavior Across Cultures

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Exam 4: Social Systems and Organizational Culture

Which of the following statements is true of a work ethic?

Which of the following is a job-related difference that can cause people to align themselves into groups?

Which of the following statements best describe status symbols?

Cultures are relatively volatile in nature,changing on almost a daily basis.

Which of the following is NOT a good tip for protégés?

Which of the following is a key feature of a fun work place?

Although people learn to depend on their culture,it typically gives them a false sense of stability and security.

Patterns of decision making can indicate a cultural difference.

_____ is the continuous process of transmitting key elements of an organization's culture to its employees.

For employees to exhibit functional behaviors,they need to receive promises of reward.

Every action that an organization takes involves costs and benefits.

Since managers perform many different roles,they must be highly adaptive.

Why has work ethic declined over the years?

Which of the following is the defining feature of organizational cultures?

Which of the following statements is true of social equilibrium?

Which of the following is considered to be evidence of a person's social culture?

Discrimination cannot exist without prejudice.

A manager resigning from a position instead of being terminated for gross negligence is an example of the manager's attempt to prevent:

In the context of communicating and changing culture,which of the following is a method through which managers can forge a culture and build organizational identity?

Storytelling is a key means for achieving socialization of employees.

The Dynamics of People and Organizations

Models of Organizational Behavior

Managing Communications

Motivation

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Leadership

Empowerment and Participation

Employee Attitudes and Their Effects

Issues Between Organizations and Individuals

Conflict, Power, and Organizational Politics

Informal and Formal Groups

Teams and Team Building

Managing Change

Stress and Counseling

Organizational Behavior Across Cultures

Filters