Question 1

The concept of _______________ refers to the extent to which people in a society feel threatened by ambiguous situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  low power distance 
B)  aggressiveness 
C)  uncertainty avoidance 
D)  individualism 
A)  low power distance 
B)  aggressiveness 
C)  uncertainty avoidance 
D)  individualism C

Question 2

Within the Globe Project,________________ refers to the degree to which individuals in an organization are rewarded for being friendly,altruistic,fair,caring,and kind to others.

Accepted Answer

A)  egalitarianism 
B)  agreeable orientation 
C)  humane orientation 
D)  altruistic orientation 
A)  egalitarianism 
B)  agreeable orientation 
C)  humane orientation 
D)  altruistic orientation C

Question 3

People are vitally interested in two kinds of information before entering a new job or organization.They attempt to assess the firm's ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture and if they are suited to the jobs available in the organization 
B)  pay and benefits 
C)  history and values 
D)  culture and climate 
A)  culture and if they are suited to the jobs available in the organization 
B)  pay and benefits 
C)  history and values 
D)  culture and climate A

Question 4

An organization's culture can't be seen,sensed,or felt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizational socialization processes _______ from organization to organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  by law must not vary 
B)  may vary in form but not content 
C)  vary in form and content 
D)  must by law vary by employee 
A)  by law must not vary 
B)  may vary in form but not content 
C)  vary in form and content 
D)  must by law vary by employee

Question 6

_______________ is the process by which organizations bring new employees into the culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Alteration 
B)  Maturation 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Normalization 
A)  Alteration 
B)  Maturation 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Normalization

Question 7

A company's annual report,approved dress code,and office layout are examples of _______________ within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbols 
B)  sages 
C)  compliance producing items 
D)  artifacts 
A)  symbols 
B)  sages 
C)  compliance producing items 
D)  artifacts

Question 8

During the _______________ stage,a broader set of issues and problems arises,which results in conflict,including conflict between work groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipatory socialization 
B)  accommodation 
C)  role management 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  anticipatory socialization 
B)  accommodation 
C)  role management 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 9

Describe the concept of artifacts as it relates to the discussion of culture.Include in your answers examples of what may be considered artifacts in the specific setting of this school.

Accepted Answer

Schein contends that an organization's c

Question 10

As the needs of an organization change,its employees must adapt to those new needs.That is,they must continue to be socialized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List three forms of cultural communication commonly found within organizations.

Accepted Answer

Any three of the following: an

Question 12

The "separation" phase of the mentor relationship occurs after the _____________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultivation 
B)  redefinition 
C)  friendship 
D)  conflict 
A)  cultivation 
B)  redefinition 
C)  friendship 
D)  conflict

Question 13

Rituals,history,humor,and employee rewards have established and reinforced a strong culture that resulted in Nordstrom's being recognized as a leader in how to treat customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the three stages of socialization.Which of these stages is most important for developing high-performing employees,and why?

Accepted Answer

The three stages of socialization are (a

Question 15

All of the following recommendations are presented in "How to Become a Great Mentor" except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Give up your personal mentor 
B)  Don't be afraid, to be honest 
C)  Work at building trust and feeling it yourself 
D)  Don't keep your feelings bottled up 
A)  Give up your personal mentor 
B)  Don't be afraid, to be honest 
C)  Work at building trust and feeling it yourself 
D)  Don't keep your feelings bottled up

Question 16

A supportive organizational climate can be defined as the amount of perceived support employees receive from their ___________ that helps them successfully perform their job duties.

Accepted Answer

A)  co-workers 
B)  supervisor 
C)  other departments 
D)  All of the above 
A)  co-workers 
B)  supervisor 
C)  other departments 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Individuals who experience realism and congruence during the anticipatory stage of socialization have a less stressful accommodation stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Generally,individuals having unmanaged stress works to the advantage of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Organizational culture creates a pattern of beliefs,values,and expectations in employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In countries with lower levels of uncertainty avoidance,_______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational activities are less formal 
B)  more risk taking occurs 
C)  there is high job mobility 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  organizational activities are less formal 
B)  more risk taking occurs 
C)  there is high job mobility 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

The concept of _______________ refers to the extent to which people in a society feel threatened by ambiguous situations.

Within the Globe Project,________________ refers to the degree to which individuals in an organization are rewarded for being friendly,altruistic,fair,caring,and kind to others.

People are vitally interested in two kinds of information before entering a new job or organization.They attempt to assess the firm's ______________________.

An organization's culture can't be seen,sensed,or felt.

Organizational socialization processes _______ from organization to organization.

_______________ is the process by which organizations bring new employees into the culture.

A company's annual report,approved dress code,and office layout are examples of _______________ within an organization.

During the _______________ stage,a broader set of issues and problems arises,which results in conflict,including conflict between work groups.

Describe the concept of artifacts as it relates to the discussion of culture.Include in your answers examples of what may be considered artifacts in the specific setting of this school.

As the needs of an organization change,its employees must adapt to those new needs.That is,they must continue to be socialized.

List three forms of cultural communication commonly found within organizations.

The "separation" phase of the mentor relationship occurs after the _____________ phase.

Rituals,history,humor,and employee rewards have established and reinforced a strong culture that resulted in Nordstrom's being recognized as a leader in how to treat customers.

Identify the three stages of socialization.Which of these stages is most important for developing high-performing employees,and why?

All of the following recommendations are presented in "How to Become a Great Mentor" except:

A supportive organizational climate can be defined as the amount of perceived support employees receive from their ___________ that helps them successfully perform their job duties.

Individuals who experience realism and congruence during the anticipatory stage of socialization have a less stressful accommodation stage.

Generally,individuals having unmanaged stress works to the advantage of the organization.

Organizational culture creates a pattern of beliefs,values,and expectations in employees.

In countries with lower levels of uncertainty avoidance,_______________.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Decision Making

Leadership

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change

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Exam 2: International and Organizational Culture

The concept of _______________ refers to the extent to which people in a society feel threatened by ambiguous situations.

Within the Globe Project,________________ refers to the degree to which individuals in an organization are rewarded for being friendly,altruistic,fair,caring,and kind to others.

People are vitally interested in two kinds of information before entering a new job or organization.They attempt to assess the firm's ______________________.

An organization's culture can't be seen,sensed,or felt.

Organizational socialization processes _______ from organization to organization.

_______________ is the process by which organizations bring new employees into the culture.

A company's annual report,approved dress code,and office layout are examples of _______________ within an organization.

During the _______________ stage,a broader set of issues and problems arises,which results in conflict,including conflict between work groups.

Describe the concept of artifacts as it relates to the discussion of culture.Include in your answers examples of what may be considered artifacts in the specific setting of this school.

As the needs of an organization change,its employees must adapt to those new needs.That is,they must continue to be socialized.

List three forms of cultural communication commonly found within organizations.

The "separation" phase of the mentor relationship occurs after the _____________ phase.

Rituals,history,humor,and employee rewards have established and reinforced a strong culture that resulted in Nordstrom's being recognized as a leader in how to treat customers.

Identify the three stages of socialization.Which of these stages is most important for developing high-performing employees,and why?

All of the following recommendations are presented in "How to Become a Great Mentor" except:

A supportive organizational climate can be defined as the amount of perceived support employees receive from their ___________ that helps them successfully perform their job duties.

Individuals who experience realism and congruence during the anticipatory stage of socialization have a less stressful accommodation stage.

Generally,individuals having unmanaged stress works to the advantage of the organization.

Organizational culture creates a pattern of beliefs,values,and expectations in employees.

In countries with lower levels of uncertainty avoidance,_______________.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Decision Making

Leadership

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change

Filters