Exam 3: Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Unrealistic job expectations are formed during the anticipatory socialization phase.

A market culture has an external focus and values control.

A structured approach is counterproductive when implementing culture change.

Organizational culture provides gives members an organizational identity.

Organizational culture is based on "taken-for-granted implicit assumptions."

Acronyms, manner of dress, awards, myths and stories told about the organization, published lists of values, and observable rituals are all examples of espoused values of an organization.

A(n) _____ network is associated with having weak ties with multiple developers from different social systems.

Organizational culture influences collective attitudes and behavior.

What is a realistic job preview (RJP) and what are its advantages? In what stage of the socialization process would a RJP be most useful?

Define, in order, the three phases of the socialization process. Describe the overall socialization process through these phases.

Troy had received a job offer straight out of college and had moved to Omaha a year ago. He has been introduced to numerous people in his workplace, his community, and his church. Although it's nice to see a familiar face, he doesn't see them too often and feels like he doesn't know them very well. Which type of developmental network best describes Troy's situation?

An adhocracy culture has an internal focus and values stability.

Which of the following statements is true about practical applications of socialization research?

Southstar, Inc. manufactures high-quality widgets. The widgets have to be built exactly according to the specifications provided. This requires the use of controlled processes and precise measurements. The company also needs to maintain high efficiency in its production process in order to meet the market demand. For this company, stability is more important than flexibility. Which of the organizational cultures is best suited for Southstar?

Organizational _____ is defined as "the process by which a person learns the values, norms, and required behaviors which permit him to participate as a member of the organization."

A(n) _____ culture leads to the development of reliable internal processes, extensive measurement, and the implementation of a variety of control.

A(n) _____ network, which is the strongest type of developmental network, is made up of strong ties among several developers who come from four different social systems.

Organizations can reduce turnover by using realistic job previews.

A clan culture represents a different set of values than does a market culture.

Mergers frequently fail due to incompatible cultures.