Question 1

What is organizational culture and what are some of its major characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is a set of share

Question 2

Mention the four principles around which successful approach to culturally diverse groups at NUMMI was built.

Accepted Answer

The four principles are - (1) Both manag

Question 3

Norms are reflected by things such as:

Accepted Answer

A) Common language, terminology and rituals 
B) How employees and customers should be treated 
C) The amount of work to be done 
D) By the way participants feel about the way they are treated by higher-level management 
A) Common language, terminology and rituals 
B) How employees and customers should be treated 
C) The amount of work to be done 
D) By the way participants feel about the way they are treated by higher-level management

Question 4

An example of a token group would be a group of male German bankers who are forecasting the economic outlook for a foreign investment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following describes the "ways of thinking and learning" in a guided missile culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Process oriented, creative, ad hoc, inspirational 
B) Problem centered, professional, practical, cross-disciplinary 
C) Logical, analytical, vertical and rationally efficient 
D) Intuitive, holistic, lateral and error-correcting 
A) Process oriented, creative, ad hoc, inspirational 
B) Problem centered, professional, practical, cross-disciplinary 
C) Logical, analytical, vertical and rationally efficient 
D) Intuitive, holistic, lateral and error-correcting

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a multicultural group?

Accepted Answer

A) A group of male German bankers are forecasting the economic outlook for a foreign investment 
B) A group of Japanese retailers and a British attorney are looking into the benefits and shortcomings of setting up operations in Bermuda 
C) A group of four Mexicans and four Canadians have formed a team to investigate the possibility of investing in Russia 
D) A group of three Americans, three Germans, three Uruguayan and three Chinese managers are looking into mining operations in Chile 
A) A group of male German bankers are forecasting the economic outlook for a foreign investment 
B) A group of Japanese retailers and a British attorney are looking into the benefits and shortcomings of setting up operations in Bermuda 
C) A group of four Mexicans and four Canadians have formed a team to investigate the possibility of investing in Russia 
D) A group of three Americans, three Germans, three Uruguayan and three Chinese managers are looking into mining operations in Chile

Question 7

Which of the following would be associated with the dimension of pragmatic conduct?

Accepted Answer

A) To put the expertise and standards of the employing organization first 
B) To put the demands and expectations of the customers first 
C) To comply with clear and definite systems 
D) To pursue clear aims and objectives 
A) To put the expertise and standards of the employing organization first 
B) To put the demands and expectations of the customers first 
C) To comply with clear and definite systems 
D) To pursue clear aims and objectives

Question 8

It has been found that when cultural comparisons were made between different subsidiaries of an MNC, nearly identical cultures typically existed within each one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Eiffel Tower cultures are most commonly found in:

Accepted Answer

A) Northwestern European countries, such as Germany, Denmark and France 
B) 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 France 
B) 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 10

A _____ group is a group that is characterized by members who share similar backgrounds and generally perceive, interpret and evaluate events in similar ways.

Accepted Answer

A) Multicultural 
B) Bicultural 
C) Token 
D) Homogeneous 
A) Multicultural 
B) Bicultural 
C) Token 
D) Homogeneous

Question 11

Organizational culture is complex and cannot be defined as a set of norms regulating the behavior of the employees of a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Organizational culture is a pattern of shared basic assumptions that are developed by a group as it learns to cope with problems of external adaptation and internal integration; and it is taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think and feel in relation to these problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Guided missile organizational cultures generally are made up of cooperative project teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ cultures often create environments where participants thrive in an intense, emotional commitment to the nature of the work.

Accepted Answer

A) Eiffel Tower 
B) Family 
C) Guided missile 
D) Incubator 
A) Eiffel Tower 
B) Family 
C) Guided missile 
D) Incubator

Question 15

The family culture is foreign to most in:

Accepted Answer

A) China 
B) United States 
C) Venezuela 
D) Turkey 
A) China 
B) United States 
C) Venezuela 
D) Turkey

Question 16

In the entry stage of group development, the focus is typically on decision making and implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The benefits or advantages of culturally diverse groups include the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Enhanced creativity 
B) Improved decision-making 
C) Increased effectiveness of organization performance 
D) Glass-ceiling protection 
A) Enhanced creativity 
B) Improved decision-making 
C) Increased effectiveness of organization performance 
D) Glass-ceiling protection

Question 18

As firms began exporting to foreign clients, they became what Alder called "international corporations".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As firms begin exporting to foreign clients and become what Alder calls "international corporations", they must:

Accepted Answer

A) Increase the standardization of products and services 
B) Adapt their products but not their approach to those of the local market 
C) Adapt their approach and products to those of the local market 
D) Adapt their approach but not their products to those of the local market 
A) Increase the standardization of products and services 
B) Adapt their products but not their approach to those of the local market 
C) Adapt their approach and products to those of the local market 
D) Adapt their approach but not their products to those of the local market

Question 20

When it works well, the _____ culture can catalyze and multiply the energies of the personnel and appeal to their deepest feelings and aspirations.

Accepted Answer

A) Incubator 
B) Guided missile 
C) Eiffel Tower 
D) Family 
A) Incubator 
B) Guided missile 
C) Eiffel Tower 
D) Family

What is organizational culture and what are some of its major characteristics?

Mention the four principles around which successful approach to culturally diverse groups at NUMMI was built.

Norms are reflected by things such as:

An example of a token group would be a group of male German bankers who are forecasting the economic outlook for a foreign investment.

Which of the following describes the "ways of thinking and learning" in a guided missile culture?

Which of the following is an example of a multicultural group?

Which of the following would be associated with the dimension of pragmatic conduct?

It has been found that when cultural comparisons were made between different subsidiaries of an MNC, nearly identical cultures typically existed within each one.

Eiffel Tower cultures are most commonly found in:

A _____ group is a group that is characterized by members who share similar backgrounds and generally perceive, interpret and evaluate events in similar ways.

Organizational culture is complex and cannot be defined as a set of norms regulating the behavior of the employees of a firm.

Organizational culture is a pattern of shared basic assumptions that are developed by a group as it learns to cope with problems of external adaptation and internal integration; and it is taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think and feel in relation to these problems.

Guided missile organizational cultures generally are made up of cooperative project teams.

_____ cultures often create environments where participants thrive in an intense, emotional commitment to the nature of the work.

The family culture is foreign to most in:

In the entry stage of group development, the focus is typically on decision making and implementation.

The benefits or advantages of culturally diverse groups include the following except:

As firms began exporting to foreign clients, they became what Alder called "international corporations".

As firms begin exporting to foreign clients and become what Alder calls "international corporations", they must:

When it works well, the _____ culture can catalyze and multiply the energies of the personnel and appeal to their deepest feelings and aspirations.

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

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

What is organizational culture and what are some of its major characteristics?

Mention the four principles around which successful approach to culturally diverse groups at NUMMI was built.

Norms are reflected by things such as:

An example of a token group would be a group of male German bankers who are forecasting the economic outlook for a foreign investment.

Which of the following describes the "ways of thinking and learning" in a guided missile culture?

Which of the following is an example of a multicultural group?

Which of the following would be associated with the dimension of pragmatic conduct?

It has been found that when cultural comparisons were made between different subsidiaries of an MNC, nearly identical cultures typically existed within each one.

Eiffel Tower cultures are most commonly found in:

A _____ group is a group that is characterized by members who share similar backgrounds and generally perceive, interpret and evaluate events in similar ways.

Organizational culture is complex and cannot be defined as a set of norms regulating the behavior of the employees of a firm.

Organizational culture is a pattern of shared basic assumptions that are developed by a group as it learns to cope with problems of external adaptation and internal integration; and it is taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think and feel in relation to these problems.

Guided missile organizational cultures generally are made up of cooperative project teams.

_____ cultures often create environments where participants thrive in an intense, emotional commitment to the nature of the work.

The family culture is foreign to most in:

In the entry stage of group development, the focus is typically on decision making and implementation.

The benefits or advantages of culturally diverse groups include the following except:

As firms began exporting to foreign clients, they became what Alder called "international corporations".

As firms begin exporting to foreign clients and become what Alder calls "international corporations", they must:

When it works well, the _____ culture can catalyze and multiply the energies of the personnel and appeal to their deepest feelings and aspirations.

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

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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