Question 1

Managers can encourage ethical behavior in an organization by:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​controlling instances of whistle-blowing. 
B) ​listening to rationalizations for unethical behavior. 
C) ​promoting the philosophy that ethical behavior makes good business sense. 
D) ​promoting the belief that the impact of implementing a code of ethics is always positive. 
A) ​controlling instances of whistle-blowing. 
B) ​listening to rationalizations for unethical behavior. 
C) ​promoting the philosophy that ethical behavior makes good business sense. 
D) ​promoting the belief that the impact of implementing a code of ethics is always positive. C

Question 2

In Kotter and Heskett's study, compared to nonadaptive firms, adaptive firms:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​showed greater success in changing the business environment to align with their firm's strategies. 
B) ​were less likely to encourage risk taking among employees. 
C) ​showed significantly better long-term economic performance. 
D) ​were more keen on protecting their own interests. 
A) ​showed greater success in changing the business environment to align with their firm's strategies. 
B) ​were less likely to encourage risk taking among employees. 
C) ​showed significantly better long-term economic performance. 
D) ​were more keen on protecting their own interests. C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of stories?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Stories are very specific and do not allow listeners to draw differing conclusions. 
B) ​Stories are typically part of rites of degradation. 
C) ​Stories help in orienting new employees. 
D) ​Stories are always based on myths. 
A) ​Stories are very specific and do not allow listeners to draw differing conclusions. 
B) ​Stories are typically part of rites of degradation. 
C) ​Stories help in orienting new employees. 
D) ​Stories are always based on myths. C

Question 4

Briefly discuss the three perspectives or theories about the relationship between organizational culture and performance.​

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The strong-culture per

Question 5

​Which of the following is involved in the last step of the process of changing the organizational culture of a firm?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves changing the external behavior of existing employees within the organization.​ 
B) ​It involves the use of multiple methods to measure organizational culture. 
C) ​It involves assessing whether current members in the organization buy into a new set of values. 
D) ​It involves shaping the workforce to fit the intended culture of the organization. 
A) It involves changing the external behavior of existing employees within the organization.​ 
B) ​It involves the use of multiple methods to measure organizational culture. 
C) ​It involves assessing whether current members in the organization buy into a new set of values. 
D) ​It involves shaping the workforce to fit the intended culture of the organization.

Question 6

In the context of developing an ethical organizational culture, which of the following statements is true?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Managers who preach ethical behavior witness more instances of whistle-blowing and consequently increasing incidents of unethical behavior. 
B) ​Managers who tolerate unethical behavior make good role models for employees. 
C) ​Managers can encourage ethical behavior by communicating that rationalizations for unethical behavior are not tolerated. 
D) ​Impact of implementing a code of ethics is always positive. 
A) ​Managers who preach ethical behavior witness more instances of whistle-blowing and consequently increasing incidents of unethical behavior. 
B) ​Managers who tolerate unethical behavior make good role models for employees. 
C) ​Managers can encourage ethical behavior by communicating that rationalizations for unethical behavior are not tolerated. 
D) ​Impact of implementing a code of ethics is always positive.

Question 7

_____ are characterized by cautious management that tries to protect its own interests.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Linear organizations 
B) ​Adaptive cultures 
C) ​Matrix organizations 
D) ​Nonadaptive cultures 
A) ​Linear organizations 
B) ​Adaptive cultures 
C) ​Matrix organizations 
D) ​Nonadaptive cultures

Question 8

An early fall semester picnic can be considered a:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​rite of integration. 
B) ​rite of renewal. 
C) ​rite of enhancement. 
D) ​rite of success. 
A) ​rite of integration. 
B) ​rite of renewal. 
C) ​rite of enhancement. 
D) ​rite of success.

Question 9

Values reflect a person's inherent beliefs of what should or should not be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify a true statement about organizational culture.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​It is overwhelming and has an adverse effect on the productivity of an employee. 
B) ​It can lead to dysfunctional conflict in an organization. 
C) ​It serves as a safety valve to indicate problems in an organization. 
D) ​It provides a sense of identity to members of an organization. 
A) ​It is overwhelming and has an adverse effect on the productivity of an employee. 
B) ​It can lead to dysfunctional conflict in an organization. 
C) ​It serves as a safety valve to indicate problems in an organization. 
D) ​It provides a sense of identity to members of an organization.

Question 11

Corporate leaders can greatly influence and shape organizational culture by:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​delegating crisis management authority and instituting layoffs during crises. 
B) ​rewarding behavior that is consistent with the values of the organization. 
C) ​discouraging employees from undertaking risks. 
D) ​employing a nonadaptive approach. 
A) ​delegating crisis management authority and instituting layoffs during crises. 
B) ​rewarding behavior that is consistent with the values of the organization. 
C) ​discouraging employees from undertaking risks. 
D) ​employing a nonadaptive approach.

Question 12

Provide an organizational example of each of the following artifacts: ceremony and story.​

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Ceremony: A firm may i

Question 13

A company's espoused values are known as its enacted values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a challenge to managers in their pursuit of positive, cohesive cultures?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Recession 
B) ​Triangulation 
C) ​Ethics 
D) ​Role demand 
A) ​Recession 
B) ​Triangulation 
C) ​Ethics 
D) ​Role demand

Question 15

The use of multiple methods to measure organizational change is known as:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​convergence. 
B) ​the multitrait-multimethod matrix. 
C) ​triangulation. 
D) ​the two-layered study. 
A) ​convergence. 
B) ​the multitrait-multimethod matrix. 
C) ​triangulation. 
D) ​the two-layered study.

Question 16

The underlying dimensions of the Kilmann-Saxton Culture-Gap Survey are:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​task/people and job security/job satisfaction in an organization. 
B) ​behavior and task specifications. 
C) ​artifacts and assumptions. 
D) ​technical/human orientation and short-term versus long-term time. 
A) ​task/people and job security/job satisfaction in an organization. 
B) ​behavior and task specifications. 
C) ​artifacts and assumptions. 
D) ​technical/human orientation and short-term versus long-term time.

Question 17

In the context of the fit perspective, which of the following industry characteristics affects culture?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The variable assets 
B) ​The number of managers 
C) ​The number of subordinates 
D) ​The competitive environment 
A) ​The variable assets 
B) ​The number of managers 
C) ​The number of subordinates 
D) ​The competitive environment

Question 18

The fit perspective argues that:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a culture is good only if it fits an industry or a firm's strategy. 
B) ​a culture is appropriate when it fits market characteristics. 
C) ​an organization adapts its strategy to fit its culture. 
D) ​a lean or flat organization is the best fit in the current market. 
A) ​a culture is good only if it fits an industry or a firm's strategy. 
B) ​a culture is appropriate when it fits market characteristics. 
C) ​an organization adapts its strategy to fit its culture. 
D) ​a lean or flat organization is the best fit in the current market.

Question 19

Grievance hearings and the negotiation of union contracts are examples of:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​rites of renewal. 
B) ​rites of enhancement. 
C) ​rites of integration. 
D) ​rites of conflict reduction. 
A) ​rites of renewal. 
B) ​rites of enhancement. 
C) ​rites of integration. 
D) ​rites of conflict reduction.

Question 20

Stories that aren't backed by reality can lead to cynicism and mistrust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Managers can encourage ethical behavior in an organization by:

In Kotter and Heskett's study, compared to nonadaptive firms, adaptive firms:

Which of the following statements is true of stories?

Briefly discuss the three perspectives or theories about the relationship between organizational culture and performance.

Which of the following is involved in the last step of the process of changing the organizational culture of a firm?

In the context of developing an ethical organizational culture, which of the following statements is true?

_____ are characterized by cautious management that tries to protect its own interests.

An early fall semester picnic can be considered a:

Values reflect a person's inherent beliefs of what should or should not be.

Identify a true statement about organizational culture.

Corporate leaders can greatly influence and shape organizational culture by:

Provide an organizational example of each of the following artifacts: ceremony and story.

A company's espoused values are known as its enacted values.

Which of the following is a challenge to managers in their pursuit of positive, cohesive cultures?

The use of multiple methods to measure organizational change is known as:

The underlying dimensions of the Kilmann-Saxton Culture-Gap Survey are:

In the context of the fit perspective, which of the following industry characteristics affects culture?

The fit perspective argues that:

Grievance hearings and the negotiation of union contracts are examples of:

Stories that aren't backed by reality can lead to cynicism and mistrust.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 16: Organizational Culture

Managers can encourage ethical behavior in an organization by:​

In Kotter and Heskett's study, compared to nonadaptive firms, adaptive firms:​

Which of the following statements is true of stories?​

Briefly discuss the three perspectives or theories about the relationship between organizational culture and performance.​

​Which of the following is involved in the last step of the process of changing the organizational culture of a firm?

In the context of developing an ethical organizational culture, which of the following statements is true?​

_____ are characterized by cautious management that tries to protect its own interests.​

An early fall semester picnic can be considered a:​

Values reflect a person's inherent beliefs of what should or should not be.

Identify a true statement about organizational culture.​

Corporate leaders can greatly influence and shape organizational culture by:​

Provide an organizational example of each of the following artifacts: ceremony and story.​

A company's espoused values are known as its enacted values.

Which of the following is a challenge to managers in their pursuit of positive, cohesive cultures?​

The use of multiple methods to measure organizational change is known as:​

The underlying dimensions of the Kilmann-Saxton Culture-Gap Survey are:​

In the context of the fit perspective, which of the following industry characteristics affects culture?​

The fit perspective argues that:​

Grievance hearings and the negotiation of union contracts are examples of:​

Stories that aren't backed by reality can lead to cynicism and mistrust.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters

Managers can encourage ethical behavior in an organization by:

In Kotter and Heskett's study, compared to nonadaptive firms, adaptive firms:

Which of the following statements is true of stories?

Briefly discuss the three perspectives or theories about the relationship between organizational culture and performance.

Which of the following is involved in the last step of the process of changing the organizational culture of a firm?

In the context of developing an ethical organizational culture, which of the following statements is true?

_____ are characterized by cautious management that tries to protect its own interests.

An early fall semester picnic can be considered a:

Identify a true statement about organizational culture.

Corporate leaders can greatly influence and shape organizational culture by:

Provide an organizational example of each of the following artifacts: ceremony and story.

Which of the following is a challenge to managers in their pursuit of positive, cohesive cultures?

The use of multiple methods to measure organizational change is known as:

The underlying dimensions of the Kilmann-Saxton Culture-Gap Survey are:

In the context of the fit perspective, which of the following industry characteristics affects culture?

The fit perspective argues that:

Grievance hearings and the negotiation of union contracts are examples of: