Question 1

The key characteristic of organizational culture that addresses the degree to which people are competitive rather than easygoing is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  assertiveness 
B)  team orientation 
C)  aversiveness 
D)  risk taking 
E)  aggressiveness 
A)  assertiveness 
B)  team orientation 
C)  aversiveness 
D)  risk taking 
E)  aggressiveness

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding the establishment of organizational culture and its effects on the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Today's trend toward decentralized organizations makes it easier to establish a strong culture. 
B)  In a virtual organization, a strong culture can be established quickly and easily. 
C)  Employees organized in teams always show greater allegiance to the values of the organization as a whole than to their team and its values. 
D)  Culture acts as a control mechanism and guides the behavior of employees. 
E)  Cultures reduce the stability of the social system. 
A)  Today's trend toward decentralized organizations makes it easier to establish a strong culture. 
B)  In a virtual organization, a strong culture can be established quickly and easily. 
C)  Employees organized in teams always show greater allegiance to the values of the organization as a whole than to their team and its values. 
D)  Culture acts as a control mechanism and guides the behavior of employees. 
E)  Cultures reduce the stability of the social system.

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of stories?

Accepted Answer

A)  how the new standard operating procedures will be implemented 
B)  how the founders started the company 
C)  how the workforce grew from three to three hundred in one year 
D)  how the company had to cut one thousand employees last year 
E)  how one of its post popular products was invented 
A)  how the new standard operating procedures will be implemented 
B)  how the founders started the company 
C)  how the workforce grew from three to three hundred in one year 
D)  how the company had to cut one thousand employees last year 
E)  how one of its post popular products was invented

Question 4

Alcoa headquarters has few individual offices, even for senior executives. The space is essentially made up of cubicles, common areas, and meeting rooms. This informality conveys to employees that Alcoa values ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocracy 
B)  competitiveness 
C)  rigidity 
D)  equality 
E)  formalization 
A)  autocracy 
B)  competitiveness 
C)  rigidity 
D)  equality 
E)  formalization

Question 5

Describe the various situations under which culture acts as a liability.

Accepted Answer

The various situations under which cultu

Question 6

To create a more ethical culture, management should do all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  serve as a visible role model 
B)  encourage unbridled competition 
C)  provide ethical training 
D)  communicate ethical expectations 
E)  provide protective mechanisms 
A)  serve as a visible role model 
B)  encourage unbridled competition 
C)  provide ethical training 
D)  communicate ethical expectations 
E)  provide protective mechanisms

Question 7

A positive culture recognizes the difference between ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a good employee and a poor employee 
B)  a job and a career 
C)  a reward and a punishment 
D)  a manager and a leader 
E)  an intrinsic and an extrinsic reward 
A)  a good employee and a poor employee 
B)  a job and a career 
C)  a reward and a punishment 
D)  a manager and a leader 
E)  an intrinsic and an extrinsic reward

Question 8

A company can put too much focus on creating and maintaining a positive culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of a spiritual organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benevolence 
B)  Strong sense of purpose 
C)  Trust and respect 
D)  Open-mindedness 
E)  Strong religious foundation 
A)  Benevolence 
B)  Strong sense of purpose 
C)  Trust and respect 
D)  Open-mindedness 
E)  Strong religious foundation

Question 10

Compare and contrast dominant culture and subculture.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture represents a comm

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of culture in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It hinders the generation of commitment to something larger than individual self-interest. 
B)  It conveys a sense of identity for organization members. 
C)  It reduces the stability of the social system. 
D)  It reduces distinctions between one organization and others. 
E)  It does not affect employees' attitudes and behavior. 
A)  It hinders the generation of commitment to something larger than individual self-interest. 
B)  It conveys a sense of identity for organization members. 
C)  It reduces the stability of the social system. 
D)  It reduces distinctions between one organization and others. 
E)  It does not affect employees' attitudes and behavior.

Question 12

Lynn wants to create a sustainable employee recognition program for her office. In keeping with the concepts of sustainability, which of the following is most likely to be successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Awarding 100 dollars to the "Employee of the Month" 
B)  Having an employee appreciation lunch every two weeks 
C)  Having an employee appreciation lunch the last Friday of the month 
D)  Having employees write five appreciation cards to coworkers every month 
E)  Giving an extra week of vacation to the "Employee of the Year" 
A)  Awarding 100 dollars to the "Employee of the Month" 
B)  Having an employee appreciation lunch every two weeks 
C)  Having an employee appreciation lunch the last Friday of the month 
D)  Having employees write five appreciation cards to coworkers every month 
E)  Giving an extra week of vacation to the "Employee of the Year"

Question 13

How can United States managers be culturally sensitive?

Accepted Answer

A)  by indulging in frequent discussions about religion 
B)  by discussing politics frequently 
C)  by listening more 
D)  by speaking quickly 
E)  by talking in a high tone of voice 
A)  by indulging in frequent discussions about religion 
B)  by discussing politics frequently 
C)  by listening more 
D)  by speaking quickly 
E)  by talking in a high tone of voice

Question 14

Having a strong, positive company culture is essential to having a successful business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Even if a company is a more mature company, its culture can still make it innovative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Trends Inc. is an apparel company. To keep up with the latest changes in the fashion industry, the company has to come up with innovative designs and follow strict time lines. The culture of the company values aggressiveness, innovation, and risk taking. The members of the organization accept these cultural values. They know exactly what is expected of them and these expectations go a long way in shaping their behavior. In addition to this, the culture of the marketing department is outcome oriented, and the finance department emphasizes attention to detail. The organizational culture of Trends Inc. values aggressiveness, innovation, and risk taking. These characteristics express its ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autocratic culture 
B)  subculture 
C)  highly formalized culture 
D)  reflective culture 
E)  dominant culture 
A)  autocratic culture 
B)  subculture 
C)  highly formalized culture 
D)  reflective culture 
E)  dominant culture

Question 17

What are the seven prime characteristics that capture the essence of an organization's culture?

Accepted Answer

The seven prime characteristics that cap

Question 18

When you begin to notice things that are not as per your expectation, you are in the ________ stage of socialization.

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation 
B)  prearrival 
C)  encounter 
D)  metamorphosis 
E)  post-arrival 
A)  orientation 
B)  prearrival 
C)  encounter 
D)  metamorphosis 
E)  post-arrival

Question 19

According to the ECI, organizations progress through different categories as their business life cycle progresses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How does organizational culture develop?

Accepted Answer

An organization's current customs, tradi

The key characteristic of organizational culture that addresses the degree to which people are competitive rather than easygoing is termed ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the establishment of organizational culture and its effects on the organization?

Which of the following is not an example of stories?

Alcoa headquarters has few individual offices, even for senior executives. The space is essentially made up of cubicles, common areas, and meeting rooms. This informality conveys to employees that Alcoa values ________.

Describe the various situations under which culture acts as a liability.

To create a more ethical culture, management should do all of the following except ________.

A positive culture recognizes the difference between ________.

A company can put too much focus on creating and maintaining a positive culture.

Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of a spiritual organization?

Compare and contrast dominant culture and subculture.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of culture in an organization?

Lynn wants to create a sustainable employee recognition program for her office. In keeping with the concepts of sustainability, which of the following is most likely to be successful?

How can United States managers be culturally sensitive?

Having a strong, positive company culture is essential to having a successful business.

Even if a company is a more mature company, its culture can still make it innovative.

What are the seven prime characteristics that capture the essence of an organization's culture?

When you begin to notice things that are not as per your expectation, you are in the ________ stage of socialization.

According to the ECI, organizations progress through different categories as their business life cycle progresses.

How does organizational culture develop?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Exam 16: Organizational Culture

The key characteristic of organizational culture that addresses the degree to which people are competitive rather than easygoing is termed ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the establishment of organizational culture and its effects on the organization?

Which of the following is not an example of stories?

Alcoa headquarters has few individual offices, even for senior executives. The space is essentially made up of cubicles, common areas, and meeting rooms. This informality conveys to employees that Alcoa values ________.

Describe the various situations under which culture acts as a liability.

To create a more ethical culture, management should do all of the following except ________.

A positive culture recognizes the difference between ________.

A company can put too much focus on creating and maintaining a positive culture.

Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of a spiritual organization?

Compare and contrast dominant culture and subculture.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of culture in an organization?

Lynn wants to create a sustainable employee recognition program for her office. In keeping with the concepts of sustainability, which of the following is most likely to be successful?

How can United States managers be culturally sensitive?

Having a strong, positive company culture is essential to having a successful business.

Even if a company is a more mature company, its culture can still make it innovative.

What are the seven prime characteristics that capture the essence of an organization's culture?

When you begin to notice things that are not as per your expectation, you are in the ________ stage of socialization.

According to the ECI, organizations progress through different categories as their business life cycle progresses.

How does organizational culture develop?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters