Question 1

Diversity has been defined simply as the vast array of cultural differences that constitute the spectrum of human attributes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Schein's model,"artifacts and creations" may be visible but are often not decipherable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Researchers who have studied the impact of culture on employees indicate that it provides and encourages a form of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) conditioning 
B) stability 
C) conformity 
D) emulation 
A) conditioning 
B) stability 
C) conformity 
D) emulation

Question 4

On critique of a focus on spirituality is that it may __________________.

Accepted Answer

A) mean not being able to embrace the diversity of beliefs held by employees and stakeholders 
B) distract from the efficiency of the operation 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above 
A) mean not being able to embrace the diversity of beliefs held by employees and stakeholders 
B) distract from the efficiency of the operation 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above

Question 5

Define diversity and detail the difference between core and secondary forms of diversity providing examples for each.

Accepted Answer

Diversity is the vast array of physical

Question 6

The three stages of socialization have been identified as: _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) preliminary socialization,intermediate socialization and internalization 
B) individual,group,and organizational socialization 
C) anticipatory socialization,accommodation,and role management 
D) anticipatory socialization,role adjustment,and role management 
A) preliminary socialization,intermediate socialization and internalization 
B) individual,group,and organizational socialization 
C) anticipatory socialization,accommodation,and role management 
D) anticipatory socialization,role adjustment,and role management

Question 7

"Structuring training programs" is part of the ________ stage of socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) role management 
B) accommodation 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above 
A) role management 
B) accommodation 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above

Question 8

Spirituality is said to provide feelings connectedness.This connectedness can be to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) nature 
B) universe 
C) god 
D) All of the above 
A) nature 
B) universe 
C) god 
D) All of the above

Question 9

Conflict typically occurs at this stage of socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) Accommodation 
B) Role management 
C) Storming 
D) Evaluation 
A) Accommodation 
B) Role management 
C) Storming 
D) Evaluation

Question 10

Within the accommodation stage of socialization,assigning autocratic bosses is a practice that seems to have considerable promise for increasing the retention rate of new employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define what is meant by spirituality and its potential positive impact on an organization.

Accepted Answer

A concise definition is offered by Smith

Question 12

Smith and Rayment define spirituality as the state or experience that can provide organizations with direction or meaning,or provide feelings of understanding,support,inner wholeness,or connectedness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The primary purpose of activities associated with the acclimation stage of socialization is to acquire information about the new organization and/or new job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the organizational typology and the graphic depicting it presented in the text.

Accepted Answer

Theorists and researches have

Question 15

A stable control orientation and an internal focus of attention is associates with a(n)____________ culture.

Accepted Answer

A) clan 
B) bureaucratic 
C) entrepreneurial 
D) market 
A) clan 
B) bureaucratic 
C) entrepreneurial 
D) market

Question 16

The "evolution of the mentor relationship" is presented as progressing through five phases.List and describe each of these phases.

Accepted Answer

1.Initiation: The relationship gets star

Question 17

The use of organizational culture as a perspective from which to understand the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations has been limited due to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) the linkage of organizational outcomes being only been tangential 
B) there being multiple definitions of organizational culture 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above 
A) the linkage of organizational outcomes being only been tangential 
B) there being multiple definitions of organizational culture 
C) Both A and B 
D) None of the above

Question 18

The three stages of socialization ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) may occur simultaneously 
B) follow a strict sequence 
C) have been found to have minimal impact on career success 
D) lead to incremental increases in productivity 
A) may occur simultaneously 
B) follow a strict sequence 
C) have been found to have minimal impact on career success 
D) lead to incremental increases in productivity

Question 19

Pat's organization has an external orientation.Which of the following forms of organizational culture is most likely not present at that firm?

Accepted Answer

A) A bureaucratic culture 
B) An entrepreneurial culture 
C) A market culture 
D) None of the above 
A) A bureaucratic culture 
B) An entrepreneurial culture 
C) A market culture 
D) None of the above

Question 20

Globalization is making understanding "diversity" less important as working with people from other cultures is common place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Diversity has been defined simply as the vast array of cultural differences that constitute the spectrum of human attributes.

According to Schein's model,"artifacts and creations" may be visible but are often not decipherable.

Researchers who have studied the impact of culture on employees indicate that it provides and encourages a form of ____________________.

On critique of a focus on spirituality is that it may __________________.

Define diversity and detail the difference between core and secondary forms of diversity providing examples for each.

The three stages of socialization have been identified as: _________________.

"Structuring training programs" is part of the ________ stage of socialization.

Spirituality is said to provide feelings connectedness.This connectedness can be to _________.

Conflict typically occurs at this stage of socialization.

Within the accommodation stage of socialization,assigning autocratic bosses is a practice that seems to have considerable promise for increasing the retention rate of new employees.

Define what is meant by spirituality and its potential positive impact on an organization.

Smith and Rayment define spirituality as the state or experience that can provide organizations with direction or meaning,or provide feelings of understanding,support,inner wholeness,or connectedness.

The primary purpose of activities associated with the acclimation stage of socialization is to acquire information about the new organization and/or new job.

Describe the organizational typology and the graphic depicting it presented in the text.

A stable control orientation and an internal focus of attention is associates with a(n)____________ culture.

The "evolution of the mentor relationship" is presented as progressing through five phases.List and describe each of these phases.

The use of organizational culture as a perspective from which to understand the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations has been limited due to ____________.

The three stages of socialization ___________.

Pat's organization has an external orientation.Which of the following forms of organizational culture is most likely not present at that firm?

Globalization is making understanding "diversity" less important as working with people from other cultures is common place.

Managing Effective Organizations

Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

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Exam 2: Organizational Culture

Diversity has been defined simply as the vast array of cultural differences that constitute the spectrum of human attributes.

According to Schein's model,"artifacts and creations" may be visible but are often not decipherable.

Researchers who have studied the impact of culture on employees indicate that it provides and encourages a form of ____________________.

On critique of a focus on spirituality is that it may __________________.

Define diversity and detail the difference between core and secondary forms of diversity providing examples for each.

The three stages of socialization have been identified as: _________________.

"Structuring training programs" is part of the ________ stage of socialization.

Spirituality is said to provide feelings connectedness.This connectedness can be to _________.

Conflict typically occurs at this stage of socialization.

Within the accommodation stage of socialization,assigning autocratic bosses is a practice that seems to have considerable promise for increasing the retention rate of new employees.

Define what is meant by spirituality and its potential positive impact on an organization.

Smith and Rayment define spirituality as the state or experience that can provide organizations with direction or meaning,or provide feelings of understanding,support,inner wholeness,or connectedness.

The primary purpose of activities associated with the acclimation stage of socialization is to acquire information about the new organization and/or new job.

Describe the organizational typology and the graphic depicting it presented in the text.

A stable control orientation and an internal focus of attention is associates with a(n)____________ culture.

The "evolution of the mentor relationship" is presented as progressing through five phases.List and describe each of these phases.

The use of organizational culture as a perspective from which to understand the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations has been limited due to ____________.

The three stages of socialization ___________.

Pat's organization has an external orientation.Which of the following forms of organizational culture is most likely not present at that firm?

Globalization is making understanding "diversity" less important as working with people from other cultures is common place.

Managing Effective Organizations

Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

Filters