Question 1

Global firms need:

Accepted Answer

A)  neither an internal nor an external diversity focus. 
B)  both an internal and an external diversity focus. 
C)  an internal but not an external diversity focus. 
D)  an external but not an internal diversity focus. 
A)  neither an internal nor an external diversity focus. 
B)  both an internal and an external diversity focus. 
C)  an internal but not an external diversity focus. 
D)  an external but not an internal diversity focus.

Question 2

To unite a diverse set of employees in a pharmaceutical company under a common corporate culture,AstraZeneca's Global Steering Group has focused on three universal cultural pillars.Which of the following is not one of those pillars?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leadership and Management Capability 
B)  Transparency in Talent Management and Career Progression 
C)  Work/Life Challenges 
D)  Insight Exchange 
A)  Leadership and Management Capability 
B)  Transparency in Talent Management and Career Progression 
C)  Work/Life Challenges 
D)  Insight Exchange

Question 3

In the _____ stage of group development,attention may be directed more toward describing and analyzing the problem or task that has been assigned.

Accepted Answer

A)  entry 
B)  work 
C)  action 
D)  reflection 
A)  entry 
B)  work 
C)  action 
D)  reflection

Question 4

In the context of organizational cultures,the Eiffel Tower culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.

Accepted Answer

A)  guided missile 
B)  family 
C)  incubator 
D)  Eiffel Tower 
A)  guided missile 
B)  family 
C)  incubator 
D)  Eiffel Tower

Question 6

Which of the following describes the relationships between employees in the family culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diffuse relationships to organic whole to which one is bonded 
B)  Specific role in mechanical system of required interaction 
C)  Specific tasks in cybernetic system targeted on shared objectives 
D)  Diffuse, spontaneous relationships growing out of shared creative process 
A)  Diffuse relationships to organic whole to which one is bonded 
B)  Specific role in mechanical system of required interaction 
C)  Specific tasks in cybernetic system targeted on shared objectives 
D)  Diffuse, spontaneous relationships growing out of shared creative process

Question 7

In the context of organizational cultures,change in the guided missile culture comes slowly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The _____ culture is a project-oriented culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  family 
B)  Eiffel Tower 
C)  guided missile 
D)  incubator 
A)  family 
B)  Eiffel Tower 
C)  guided missile 
D)  incubator

Question 9

Kirkman and colleagues discovered that,to build trust among virtual team members,managers should:

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage lapses in unilateral priority shifts. 
B)  build a shared mythology. 
C)  avoid long lags in responding. 
D)  keep the door open except when on private calls. 
A)  encourage lapses in unilateral priority shifts. 
B)  build a shared mythology. 
C)  avoid long lags in responding. 
D)  keep the door open except when on private calls.

Question 10

Norms of an organization are reflected by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the rituals, common language, and terminology used. 
B)  the way employees and customers are treated. 
C)  the amount of work to be done. 
D)  the way participants feel about the way they are treated by higher-level management. 
A)  the rituals, common language, and terminology used. 
B)  the way employees and customers are treated. 
C)  the amount of work to be done. 
D)  the way participants feel about the way they are treated by higher-level management.

Question 11

The Eiffel Tower culture is most commonly found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  northwestern European countries, such as Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. 
B)  northeastern Asian countries, such as Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. 
C)  South American countries, such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. 
D)  North Atlantic countries, such as England, Ireland, and Canada. 
A)  northwestern European countries, such as Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands. 
B)  northeastern Asian countries, such as Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. 
C)  South American countries, such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. 
D)  North Atlantic countries, such as England, Ireland, and Canada.

Question 12

In the _____ stage of group development,the focus should be on building trust and developing team cohesion.

Accepted Answer

A)  entry 
B)  work 
C)  action 
D)  reflection 
A)  entry 
B)  work 
C)  action 
D)  reflection

Question 13

Which of the following types of organizational cultures can be considered a fulfillment-oriented culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  The family culture 
B)  The Eiffel Tower culture 
C)  The guided missile culture 
D)  The incubator culture 
A)  The family culture 
B)  The Eiffel Tower culture 
C)  The guided missile culture 
D)  The incubator culture

Question 14

Diverse and global teams are one of the most consistent sources of competitive advantage for any organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the _____ culture,jobs are well defined,employees know what they are supposed to do,and everything is coordinated from the top.

Accepted Answer

A)  guided missile 
B)  family 
C)  Eiffel Tower 
D)  incubator 
A)  guided missile 
B)  family 
C)  Eiffel Tower 
D)  incubator

Global firms need:

To unite a diverse set of employees in a pharmaceutical company under a common corporate culture,AstraZeneca's Global Steering Group has focused on three universal cultural pillars.Which of the following is not one of those pillars?

In the _____ stage of group development,attention may be directed more toward describing and analyzing the problem or task that has been assigned.

In the context of organizational cultures,the Eiffel Tower culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the person.

The _____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.

Which of the following describes the relationships between employees in the family culture?

In the context of organizational cultures,change in the guided missile culture comes slowly.

The _____ culture is a project-oriented culture.

Kirkman and colleagues discovered that,to build trust among virtual team members,managers should:

Norms of an organization are reflected by:

The Eiffel Tower culture is most commonly found in:

In the _____ stage of group development,the focus should be on building trust and developing team cohesion.

Which of the following types of organizational cultures can be considered a fulfillment-oriented culture?

Diverse and global teams are one of the most consistent sources of competitive advantage for any organization.

In the _____ culture,jobs are well defined,employees know what they are supposed to do,and everything is coordinated from the top.

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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Exam 6: Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Global firms need:

To unite a diverse set of employees in a pharmaceutical company under a common corporate culture,AstraZeneca's Global Steering Group has focused on three universal cultural pillars.Which of the following is not one of those pillars?

In the _____ stage of group development,attention may be directed more toward describing and analyzing the problem or task that has been assigned.

In the context of organizational cultures,the Eiffel Tower culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the person.

The _____ culture is characterized by a strong emphasis on equality in the workplace and orientation to the task.

Which of the following describes the relationships between employees in the family culture?

In the context of organizational cultures,change in the guided missile culture comes slowly.

The _____ culture is a project-oriented culture.

Kirkman and colleagues discovered that,to build trust among virtual team members,managers should:

Norms of an organization are reflected by:

The Eiffel Tower culture is most commonly found in:

In the _____ stage of group development,the focus should be on building trust and developing team cohesion.

Which of the following types of organizational cultures can be considered a fulfillment-oriented culture?

Diverse and global teams are one of the most consistent sources of competitive advantage for any organization.

In the _____ culture,jobs are well defined,employees know what they are supposed to do,and everything is coordinated from the top.

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

Filters