Question 1

__________ is a condition where dominant cultural patterns are inconsistent with new emerging innovations.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 2

Resolving the issues of __________ helps individuals develop a shared identity and a collective commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) shared meanings 
B) internal integration 
C) external adaptation 
D) cultural diversity 
E) management philosophy 
A) shared meanings 
B) internal integration 
C) external adaptation 
D) cultural diversity 
E) management philosophy

Question 3

A subculture has a pattern of values and philosophy that outwardly rejects the surrounding culture of the larger organization or social system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In Japanese organizations,subcultures often form based on the date of graduation from a university,gender,or geographic location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Managers should consider doing all of the following to develop a strong culture for a unit EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) emphasize a shared understanding of what the unit stands for. 
B) stress a concern for the management over rules and procedures. 
C) talk about heroes of the past and their contributions,develop rituals and ceremonies for the members. 
D) reinforce informal rules and expectations consistent with shared values. 
E) promote the sharing of ideas of information. 
A) emphasize a shared understanding of what the unit stands for. 
B) stress a concern for the management over rules and procedures. 
C) talk about heroes of the past and their contributions,develop rituals and ceremonies for the members. 
D) reinforce informal rules and expectations consistent with shared values. 
E) promote the sharing of ideas of information.

Question 6

What is organizational culture? What is corporate culture? Is a firm's culture important? Why or why not?
Suggested

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is the system of

Question 7

__________ are standardized and recurring activities that are used at special times to influence the behaviors and understandings of organizational members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are standardized and recurring activities that...

Question 8

The process of __________ often begins with the establishment of a unique identity; that is,each collection of individuals and each subculture within the organization develops some type of unique definition of itself.

Accepted Answer

A) institutional adaptation 
B) structural adaptation 
C) internal integration 
D) external adaptation 
E) systematic integration 
A) institutional adaptation 
B) structural adaptation 
C) internal integration 
D) external adaptation 
E) systematic integration

Question 9

Every large organization imports potentially important subcultural groupings when it hires employees from the larger society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________ are groups of individuals with a unique pattern of values and philosophy that is NOT inconsistent with the organization's dominant values and philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A) Subcultures 
B) Countercultures 
C) Subordinate cultures 
D) Collateral cultures 
E) Tributary cultures 
A) Subcultures 
B) Countercultures 
C) Subordinate cultures 
D) Collateral cultures 
E) Tributary cultures

Question 11

The corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery people is an example of a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery...

Question 12

At the deepest level of cultural analysis are __________,or the taken-for-granted truths that collections of corporate members share as a result of their joint experience.

Accepted Answer

A) shared values 
B) common assumptions 
C) shared premises 
D) mutual promises 
E) collective conjectures 
A) shared values 
B) common assumptions 
C) shared premises 
D) mutual promises 
E) collective conjectures

Question 13

Three important aspects of external adaptation are: (a)separating more important from less important external forces,(b)developing ways to measure accomplishments,and (c)creating explanations for why goals are not always met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One of the difficulties associated with organizations importing and accepting subcultural groupings from the larger society is that the firm may encounter extreme difficulty in coping with broader cultural changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

__________ are important because they are used to tell new members the real mission of the organization,how the organization operates,and how individuals can fit into the company.

Accepted Answer

A) Legends 
B) Epics 
C) Rituals 
D) Rites 
E) Sagas 
A) Legends 
B) Epics 
C) Rituals 
D) Rites 
E) Sagas

Question 16

Which is NOT one of the levels of analysis in studying organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Observable culture 
B) Shared values 
C) Inter-organizational conflict 
D) Common assumptions 
E) Taken-for-granted truths 
A) Observable culture 
B) Shared values 
C) Inter-organizational conflict 
D) Common assumptions 
E) Taken-for-granted truths

Question 17

The "Miss America" type ceremonies of Mary Kay used to spotlight positive work achievements are examples of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "Miss America" type ceremonies of Mary...

Question 18

Organizations with __________ possess a broadly and deeply shared value system that can provide a strong corporate identity,enhance collective commitment,provide a stable social system,and reduce the need for formal and bureaucratic controls.

Accepted Answer

A) strong structures 
B) strong designs 
C) strong cultures 
D) strong artifacts 
E) strong top managers 
A) strong structures 
B) strong designs 
C) strong cultures 
D) strong artifacts 
E) strong top managers

Question 19

The observable culture includes the unique stories,ceremonies,and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Organizational __________ often specify/ies when various types of actions are appropriate and where individual members stand in the social system.

Accepted Answer

A) vision and mission 
B) culture 
C) strategy 
D) design 
E) communication 
A) vision and mission 
B) culture 
C) strategy 
D) design 
E) communication

__________ is a condition where dominant cultural patterns are inconsistent with new emerging innovations.

Resolving the issues of __________ helps individuals develop a shared identity and a collective commitment.

A subculture has a pattern of values and philosophy that outwardly rejects the surrounding culture of the larger organization or social system.

In Japanese organizations,subcultures often form based on the date of graduation from a university,gender,or geographic location.

Managers should consider doing all of the following to develop a strong culture for a unit EXCEPT:

What is organizational culture? What is corporate culture? Is a firm's culture important? Why or why not? Suggested

__________ are standardized and recurring activities that are used at special times to influence the behaviors and understandings of organizational members.

The process of __________ often begins with the establishment of a unique identity; that is,each collection of individuals and each subculture within the organization develops some type of unique definition of itself.

Every large organization imports potentially important subcultural groupings when it hires employees from the larger society.

__________ are groups of individuals with a unique pattern of values and philosophy that is NOT inconsistent with the organization's dominant values and philosophy.

The corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery people is an example of a(n)__________.

At the deepest level of cultural analysis are __________,or the taken-for-granted truths that collections of corporate members share as a result of their joint experience.

Three important aspects of external adaptation are: (a)separating more important from less important external forces,(b)developing ways to measure accomplishments,and (c)creating explanations for why goals are not always met.

One of the difficulties associated with organizations importing and accepting subcultural groupings from the larger society is that the firm may encounter extreme difficulty in coping with broader cultural changes.

__________ are important because they are used to tell new members the real mission of the organization,how the organization operates,and how individuals can fit into the company.

Which is NOT one of the levels of analysis in studying organizational culture?

The "Miss America" type ceremonies of Mary Kay used to spotlight positive work achievements are examples of __________.

Organizations with __________ possess a broadly and deeply shared value system that can provide a strong corporate identity,enhance collective commitment,provide a stable social system,and reduce the need for formal and bureaucratic controls.

The observable culture includes the unique stories,ceremonies,and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within the firm.

Organizational __________ often specify/ies when various types of actions are appropriate and where individual members stand in the social system.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

Filters

Exam 15: Organizational Culture and Innovation

__________ is a condition where dominant cultural patterns are inconsistent with new emerging innovations.

Resolving the issues of __________ helps individuals develop a shared identity and a collective commitment.

A subculture has a pattern of values and philosophy that outwardly rejects the surrounding culture of the larger organization or social system.

In Japanese organizations,subcultures often form based on the date of graduation from a university,gender,or geographic location.

Managers should consider doing all of the following to develop a strong culture for a unit EXCEPT:

What is organizational culture? What is corporate culture? Is a firm's culture important? Why or why not? Suggested

__________ are standardized and recurring activities that are used at special times to influence the behaviors and understandings of organizational members.

The process of __________ often begins with the establishment of a unique identity; that is,each collection of individuals and each subculture within the organization develops some type of unique definition of itself.

Every large organization imports potentially important subcultural groupings when it hires employees from the larger society.

__________ are groups of individuals with a unique pattern of values and philosophy that is NOT inconsistent with the organization's dominant values and philosophy.

The corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery people is an example of a(n)__________.

At the deepest level of cultural analysis are __________,or the taken-for-granted truths that collections of corporate members share as a result of their joint experience.

Three important aspects of external adaptation are: (a)separating more important from less important external forces,(b)developing ways to measure accomplishments,and (c)creating explanations for why goals are not always met.

One of the difficulties associated with organizations importing and accepting subcultural groupings from the larger society is that the firm may encounter extreme difficulty in coping with broader cultural changes.

__________ are important because they are used to tell new members the real mission of the organization,how the organization operates,and how individuals can fit into the company.

Which is NOT one of the levels of analysis in studying organizational culture?

The "Miss America" type ceremonies of Mary Kay used to spotlight positive work achievements are examples of __________.

Organizations with __________ possess a broadly and deeply shared value system that can provide a strong corporate identity,enhance collective commitment,provide a stable social system,and reduce the need for formal and bureaucratic controls.

The observable culture includes the unique stories,ceremonies,and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within the firm.

Organizational __________ often specify/ies when various types of actions are appropriate and where individual members stand in the social system.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

Filters