Question 1

Which of the following act(s) as a common denominator to unite members of a given culture or subculture?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanistic organizational structure 
B)  360 degree appraisals 
C)  jargons and acronyms that are specific to the organization 
D)  bureaucratic organizational structure 
E)  unity of command 
A)  mechanistic organizational structure 
B)  360 degree appraisals 
C)  jargons and acronyms that are specific to the organization 
D)  bureaucratic organizational structure 
E)  unity of command

Question 2

Nunya is a computer software company that employs highly intelligent, but somewhat unusual people. Every Friday, free lollipops, toys, or other treats are given out to encourage employees to remember how creative they were when they were children. All the new members of the organization are told about the founders who were three young people who "got lucky" and sold a video game that they invented. The employees are allowed to dress informally and can set their own working hours.
-The regular distribution of lollipops, toys, or treats every Friday is an example of a ________ that helps reinforce Nunya's culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  story 
B)  ritual 
C)  material symbol 
D)  protective mechanism 
E)  narration 
A)  story 
B)  ritual 
C)  material symbol 
D)  protective mechanism 
E)  narration

Question 3

________ socialization assumes that the newcomer's qualities and qualifications are the necessary ingredients for job success, so these qualities and qualifications are confirmed and supported.

Accepted Answer

A)  Variable 
B)  Collective 
C)  Serial 
D)  Investiture 
E)  Formal 
A)  Variable 
B)  Collective 
C)  Serial 
D)  Investiture 
E)  Formal

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The seven prime characteristics that cap

Question 5

"Stability" is one of the seven primary characteristics that captures the essence of an organization's culture. It indicates the degree to which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  employees are encouraged to be innovative and take risks 
B)  management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve them 
C)  management decisions take into consideration the effect of outcomes on people within the organization 
D)  work activities are organized around teams rather than individuals 
E)  organizational activities emphasize maintaining the status quo in contrast to growth 
A)  employees are encouraged to be innovative and take risks 
B)  management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve them 
C)  management decisions take into consideration the effect of outcomes on people within the organization 
D)  work activities are organized around teams rather than individuals 
E)  organizational activities emphasize maintaining the status quo in contrast to growth

Question 6

Apprenticeship and mentoring programs are examples of ________ socialization.

Accepted Answer

A)  divestiture 
B)  variable 
C)  serial 
D)  informal 
E)  investiture 
A)  divestiture 
B)  variable 
C)  serial 
D)  informal 
E)  investiture

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about formal socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formal socialization involves socializing the new members individually. 
B)  Specific orientation and training programs are examples of formal socialization. 
C)  Apprenticeship and mentoring programs are examples of formal socialization. 
D)  Formal socialization lacks a fixed time schedule. 
E)  In formal socialization, new employees are left on their own to figure things out. 
A)  Formal socialization involves socializing the new members individually. 
B)  Specific orientation and training programs are examples of formal socialization. 
C)  Apprenticeship and mentoring programs are examples of formal socialization. 
D)  Formal socialization lacks a fixed time schedule. 
E)  In formal socialization, new employees are left on their own to figure things out.

Question 8

A strong culture tends to be a liability for an organization when its environment is undergoing rapid change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When you start to accept the differences between your expectations and the reality of the organization, you move into the ________ stage of socialization.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In recent years, ________ has become the primary concern in acquisitions and mergers.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural compatibility 
B)  employee diversity 
C)  financial advantage 
D)  product synergy 
E)  legal complication 
A)  cultural compatibility 
B)  employee diversity 
C)  financial advantage 
D)  product synergy 
E)  legal complication

Question 11

________ help employees understand the history and past actions of an organization and explain and legitimate current practices by anchoring the present in the past.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stories 
B)  Material symbols 
C)  Rituals 
D)  Organization specific terms 
E)  Corporate chants 
A)  Stories 
B)  Material symbols 
C)  Rituals 
D)  Organization specific terms 
E)  Corporate chants

Question 12

What are the various ways in which the organizational culture can be transmitted to the employees?

Accepted Answer

Culture is transmitted to employees in a

Question 13

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 14

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 15

________ is a process that helps new employees adapt to the prevailing organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Satisficing 
B)  Reciprocal interdependence 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Formalization 
E)  Social loafing 
A)  Satisficing 
B)  Reciprocal interdependence 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Formalization 
E)  Social loafing

Question 16

In addition to the organizational culture, the finance department emphasizes attention to detail. In this example, attention to detail is a part of the ________ of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  core values 
B)  significant traits 
C)  dominant culture 
D)  foundational values 
E)  subculture 
A)  core values 
B)  significant traits 
C)  dominant culture 
D)  foundational values 
E)  subculture

Question 17

Which of the following steps could your supervisor take to best help you develop a commitment to your new company?

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage you to work independently at first to learn the ropes 
B)  explain the rules and policies of the organization to you 
C)  discourage you from putting too much emphasis on your perception of the organization 
D)  encourage you to look carefully at your own assumptions, which may be biased 
E)  encourage you to develop friendship ties within the organization 
A)  encourage you to work independently at first to learn the ropes 
B)  explain the rules and policies of the organization to you 
C)  discourage you from putting too much emphasis on your perception of the organization 
D)  encourage you to look carefully at your own assumptions, which may be biased 
E)  encourage you to develop friendship ties within the organization

Question 18

The selection process helps sustain the organization's culture by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging discussion about norms 
B)  hiring candidates who fit well within the organization 
C)  selecting employees who deserve to be promoted 
D)  developing performance evaluation criteria 
E)  rewarding conformity of skills 
A)  encouraging discussion about norms 
B)  hiring candidates who fit well within the organization 
C)  selecting employees who deserve to be promoted 
D)  developing performance evaluation criteria 
E)  rewarding conformity of skills

Question 19

New employees are usually comfortable with their organizations by the end of the ________ stage of socialization.

Accepted Answer

A)  encounter 
B)  post-arrival 
C)  establishment 
D)  metamorphosis 
E)  adaptation 
A)  encounter 
B)  post-arrival 
C)  establishment 
D)  metamorphosis 
E)  adaptation

Question 20

Elsa joined her new law firm expecting to participate in exciting environmental law cases, and cutting edge research. After one month at the firm she still hasn't been assigned a case and spends most of her time filing standardized appeals for title disputes with insurance companies. In which stage of the socialization process is Elsa?

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following act(s) as a common denominator to unite members of a given culture or subculture?

________ socialization assumes that the newcomer's qualities and qualifications are the necessary ingredients for job success, so these qualities and qualifications are confirmed and supported.

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

"Stability" is one of the seven primary characteristics that captures the essence of an organization's culture. It indicates the degree to which ________.

Apprenticeship and mentoring programs are examples of ________ socialization.

Which of the following statements is true about formal socialization?

A strong culture tends to be a liability for an organization when its environment is undergoing rapid change.

When you start to accept the differences between your expectations and the reality of the organization, you move into the ________ stage of socialization.

In recent years, ________ has become the primary concern in acquisitions and mergers.

________ help employees understand the history and past actions of an organization and explain and legitimate current practices by anchoring the present in the past.

What are the various ways in which the organizational culture can be transmitted to the employees?

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

________ is a process that helps new employees adapt to the prevailing organizational culture.

In addition to the organizational culture, the finance department emphasizes attention to detail. In this example, attention to detail is a part of the ________ of the organization.

Which of the following steps could your supervisor take to best help you develop a commitment to your new company?

The selection process helps sustain the organization's culture by ________.

New employees are usually comfortable with their organizations by the end of the ________ stage of socialization.

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 Organizational Structure

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 16: Organizational Culture

Which of the following act(s) as a common denominator to unite members of a given culture or subculture?

________ socialization assumes that the newcomer's qualities and qualifications are the necessary ingredients for job success, so these qualities and qualifications are confirmed and supported.

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

"Stability" is one of the seven primary characteristics that captures the essence of an organization's culture. It indicates the degree to which ________.

Apprenticeship and mentoring programs are examples of ________ socialization.

Which of the following statements is true about formal socialization?

A strong culture tends to be a liability for an organization when its environment is undergoing rapid change.

When you start to accept the differences between your expectations and the reality of the organization, you move into the ________ stage of socialization.

In recent years, ________ has become the primary concern in acquisitions and mergers.

________ help employees understand the history and past actions of an organization and explain and legitimate current practices by anchoring the present in the past.

What are the various ways in which the organizational culture can be transmitted to the employees?

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

________ is a process that helps new employees adapt to the prevailing organizational culture.

In addition to the organizational culture, the finance department emphasizes attention to detail. In this example, attention to detail is a part of the ________ of the organization.

Which of the following steps could your supervisor take to best help you develop a commitment to your new company?

The selection process helps sustain the organization's culture by ________.

New employees are usually comfortable with their organizations by the end of the ________ stage of socialization.

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 Organizational Structure

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters