Question 1

If you want to know what a culture is really like, what should you examine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral artifacts 
B)  Physical artifacts 
C)  Espoused values 
D)  Basic assumptions 
A)  Behavioral artifacts 
B)  Physical artifacts 
C)  Espoused values 
D)  Basic assumptions

Question 2

How does an organization maintain consistent values and beliefs over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retaining a small workforce of 20 or fewer employees 
B)  Effective socialization 
C)  Rewarding employees who maintain consistent values and beliefs 
D)  Utilizing a role model or mentor program 
A)  Retaining a small workforce of 20 or fewer employees 
B)  Effective socialization 
C)  Rewarding employees who maintain consistent values and beliefs 
D)  Utilizing a role model or mentor program

Question 3

While some cultural concepts apply in both national and organizational settings, some don't. In what context should the competing values framework be utilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  National 
B)  Social 
C)  Cultural 
D)  Organizational 
A)  National 
B)  Social 
C)  Cultural 
D)  Organizational

Question 4

What happens when a single subculture dominates in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Majority rules and members of that subculture assume leadership positions 
B)  The subculture becomes the new overall culture 
C)  Employees will adapt to the new dynamic 
D)  The organization's strategy will be influenced by that subculture 
A)  Majority rules and members of that subculture assume leadership positions 
B)  The subculture becomes the new overall culture 
C)  Employees will adapt to the new dynamic 
D)  The organization's strategy will be influenced by that subculture

Question 5

As an expatriate getting ready for your first assignment, understanding as much as possible about the host country's culture is essential. Why? Provide at least two examples based on different cultural dimensions.

Accepted Answer

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If you want to know what a culture is really like, what should you examine?

How does an organization maintain consistent values and beliefs over time?

While some cultural concepts apply in both national and organizational settings, some don't. In what context should the competing values framework be utilized?

What happens when a single subculture dominates in an organization?

As an expatriate getting ready for your first assignment, understanding as much as possible about the host country's culture is essential. Why? Provide at least two examples based on different cultural dimensions.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Characteristics

Learning

Perception

Leadership

Motivation

Persuasion, Influence, and Impression Management

Decision Making

Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiation

Diversity and Communication

Change, Innovation, and Stress

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Exam 12: Culture

If you want to know what a culture is really like, what should you examine?

How does an organization maintain consistent values and beliefs over time?

While some cultural concepts apply in both national and organizational settings, some don't. In what context should the competing values framework be utilized?

What happens when a single subculture dominates in an organization?

As an expatriate getting ready for your first assignment, understanding as much as possible about the host country's culture is essential. Why? Provide at least two examples based on different cultural dimensions.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Characteristics

Learning

Perception

Leadership

Motivation

Persuasion, Influence, and Impression Management

Decision Making

Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiation

Diversity and Communication

Change, Innovation, and Stress

Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

Filters