Question 1

In the context of corporate culture,internal integration means that members develop a collective identity and know how to work together effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most managers are shifting away from bureaucratic cultures because of a need for:

Accepted Answer

A) greater flexibility. 
B) better decision-making techniques. 
C) easier communication channels. 
D) reducing employee participation. 
A) greater flexibility. 
B) better decision-making techniques. 
C) easier communication channels. 
D) reducing employee participation.

Question 3

Sayings are mottoes or mantras that encapsulate key cultural values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Whistle-blowing involves employee's involvement in illegal,immoral,or illegitimate practices on behalf of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The degree of agreement among members of an organization about the importance of specific values is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) bureaucratic culture. 
B) culture strength. 
C) internal integration. 
D) social responsibility. 
A) bureaucratic culture. 
B) culture strength. 
C) internal integration. 
D) social responsibility.

Question 6

Ronald is an accountant at Bradmink Corporation.He has come to know that his company has been embezzling large sums of money from its clients.Ronald then informs the authorities of his company's illegal activities.This scenario illustrates _____.

Accepted Answer

A) external adaptation 
B) conscious capitalism 
C) organizational disclosure 
D) whistle-blowing 
A) external adaptation 
B) conscious capitalism 
C) organizational disclosure 
D) whistle-blowing

Question 7

Describe the two levels of organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture exists at two lev

Question 8

A code of ethics is a formal statement of the company's values concerning ethics and social responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is an extension of the idea of managerial ethics and refers to management's obligation to make choices and take action so that the organization contributes to the welfare and interest of all organizational stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) Culture strength 
B) Value-based leadership 
C) Corporate social responsibility 
D) External adaptation 
A) Culture strength 
B) Value-based leadership 
C) Corporate social responsibility 
D) External adaptation

Question 10

Which of the following is the main focus of the clan culture?

Accepted Answer

A) The involvement and participation of the organization's members 
B) The external environment and customer needs 
C) A consistency orientation for a stable environment 
D) A clear vision of the organization's purpose 
A) The involvement and participation of the organization's members 
B) The external environment and customer needs 
C) A consistency orientation for a stable environment 
D) A clear vision of the organization's purpose

Question 11

Which of the following is a reason for some stories to be considered as legends?

Accepted Answer

A) The events are historic and may have been embellished with fictional details. 
B) They encapsulate key cultural values in the form of mottos or mantras. 
C) The content of the stories is relevant and accurately based on true events. 
D) They are rumors circulated in organizations to mislead competitors. 
A) The events are historic and may have been embellished with fictional details. 
B) They encapsulate key cultural values in the form of mottos or mantras. 
C) The content of the stories is relevant and accurately based on true events. 
D) They are rumors circulated in organizations to mislead competitors.

Question 12

Explain the importance of corporate social responsibility in an organization.

Accepted Answer

The notion of corporate social responsib

Question 13

Identify the various dimensions of cultures in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Managers want a corporate culture that r

Question 14

_____ involves employee disclosure of illegal,immoral,or illegitimate practices on the part of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) External adaptation 
B) Conscious capitalism 
C) Organizational disclosure 
D) Whistle-blowing 
A) External adaptation 
B) Conscious capitalism 
C) Organizational disclosure 
D) Whistle-blowing

Question 15

Values-based leaders accept others' mistakes and failures and are never condescending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The bureaucratic culture supports a methodical approach to doing business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In successful organizations,culture becomes set and therefore does not require adaptation to the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the importance of having a code of ethics in an organization.

Accepted Answer

At a minimum,every company needs a code

Question 19

Which of the following is a critical function of cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) To help organizations adapt to the external environment 
B) To enforce the policies of the organization in the work environment 
C) To project a positive image to competitors 
D) To enable the members to work independently 
A) To help organizations adapt to the external environment 
B) To enforce the policies of the organization in the work environment 
C) To project a positive image to competitors 
D) To enable the members to work independently

Question 20

The _____ arises from a set of codified principles and regulations that describe how people are required to act,that are generally accepted in society,and that are enforceable in the courts.

Accepted Answer

A) code of ethics 
B) rule of law 
C) code of conduct 
D) rule of thumb 
A) code of ethics 
B) rule of law 
C) code of conduct 
D) rule of thumb

In the context of corporate culture,internal integration means that members develop a collective identity and know how to work together effectively.

Most managers are shifting away from bureaucratic cultures because of a need for:

Sayings are mottoes or mantras that encapsulate key cultural values.

Whistle-blowing involves employee's involvement in illegal,immoral,or illegitimate practices on behalf of the organization.

The degree of agreement among members of an organization about the importance of specific values is referred to as:

Ronald is an accountant at Bradmink Corporation.He has come to know that his company has been embezzling large sums of money from its clients.Ronald then informs the authorities of his company's illegal activities.This scenario illustrates _____.

Describe the two levels of organizational culture.

A code of ethics is a formal statement of the company's values concerning ethics and social responsibility.

_____ is an extension of the idea of managerial ethics and refers to management's obligation to make choices and take action so that the organization contributes to the welfare and interest of all organizational stakeholders.

Which of the following is the main focus of the clan culture?

Which of the following is a reason for some stories to be considered as legends?

Explain the importance of corporate social responsibility in an organization.

Identify the various dimensions of cultures in an organization.

_____ involves employee disclosure of illegal,immoral,or illegitimate practices on the part of the organization.

Values-based leaders accept others' mistakes and failures and are never condescending.

The bureaucratic culture supports a methodical approach to doing business.

In successful organizations,culture becomes set and therefore does not require adaptation to the environment.

Explain the importance of having a code of ethics in an organization.

Which of the following is a critical function of cultures?

The _____ arises from a set of codified principles and regulations that describe how people are required to act,that are generally accepted in society,and that are enforceable in the courts.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy,Organization Design,and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

the External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size,Life Cycle,and Decline

Innovation and Change

Decision-making Processes

Conflict,Power,and Politics

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Exam 10: Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

In the context of corporate culture,internal integration means that members develop a collective identity and know how to work together effectively.

Most managers are shifting away from bureaucratic cultures because of a need for:

Sayings are mottoes or mantras that encapsulate key cultural values.

Whistle-blowing involves employee's involvement in illegal,immoral,or illegitimate practices on behalf of the organization.

The degree of agreement among members of an organization about the importance of specific values is referred to as:

Ronald is an accountant at Bradmink Corporation.He has come to know that his company has been embezzling large sums of money from its clients.Ronald then informs the authorities of his company's illegal activities.This scenario illustrates _____.

Describe the two levels of organizational culture.

A code of ethics is a formal statement of the company's values concerning ethics and social responsibility.

_____ is an extension of the idea of managerial ethics and refers to management's obligation to make choices and take action so that the organization contributes to the welfare and interest of all organizational stakeholders.

Which of the following is the main focus of the clan culture?

Which of the following is a reason for some stories to be considered as legends?

Explain the importance of corporate social responsibility in an organization.

Identify the various dimensions of cultures in an organization.

_____ involves employee disclosure of illegal,immoral,or illegitimate practices on the part of the organization.

Values-based leaders accept others' mistakes and failures and are never condescending.

The bureaucratic culture supports a methodical approach to doing business.

In successful organizations,culture becomes set and therefore does not require adaptation to the environment.

Explain the importance of having a code of ethics in an organization.

Which of the following is a critical function of cultures?

The _____ arises from a set of codified principles and regulations that describe how people are required to act,that are generally accepted in society,and that are enforceable in the courts.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy,Organization Design,and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

the External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size,Life Cycle,and Decline

Innovation and Change

Decision-making Processes

Conflict,Power,and Politics

Filters