Question 1

Individuals within the workplace with a hierarchy culture are more concerned about efficiency and let formal rules and policies govern how they operate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of organization culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Organization culture ensures complete personal and corporate transparency. 
B) Organization culture is conceptualized and implemented by the founders of the organization at the time of establishment. 
C) Organization culture can be characterized in an organization by describing dimensions such as organizational norms and habits. 
D) Organization culture is often wrongly confused to mean the same as the personality of the organization. 
E) Organization culture is conceptually distinct from ideas such as organizational rituals and special language. 
A) Organization culture ensures complete personal and corporate transparency. 
B) Organization culture is conceptualized and implemented by the founders of the organization at the time of establishment. 
C) Organization culture can be characterized in an organization by describing dimensions such as organizational norms and habits. 
D) Organization culture is often wrongly confused to mean the same as the personality of the organization. 
E) Organization culture is conceptually distinct from ideas such as organizational rituals and special language.

Question 3

According to the "Track and talk about performance" step that managers take to build a high performance-yielding organization culture,all the organization members should always be thinking about their individual performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Management can ensure that employees choose the desired ethical behavior in every situation by providing ethical training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What aspect of organization culture is reflected in the extent to which it facilitates the achievement of organizational mission and objectives?

Accepted Answer

A) homogeneity 
B) profitability 
C) economy 
D) diversity 
E) health 
A) homogeneity 
B) profitability 
C) economy 
D) diversity 
E) health

Question 6

Organizational myths are commonly discouraged as they tend to distort the real picture of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a narrative describing the adventures of a heroic individual or family significantly linked to an organization's past or present?

Accepted Answer

A) organizational myth 
B) organizational saga 
C) organizational symbol 
D) emblem 
E) jargon 
A) organizational myth 
B) organizational saga 
C) organizational symbol 
D) emblem 
E) jargon

Question 8

Edwin is starting his new job as an executive with a publishing firm.Which of the following statements would be an indication that his new company has a hierarchy culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Edwin's supervisor constantly emphasizes the need for innovation during the orientation session. 
B) Edwin is told that he will have to perform duties that might be significantly different from those mentioned in his job description. 
C) Edwin learns that the firm has no formal set rules or procedures within the workplace that he is expected to follow. 
D) Edwin's new firm's CEO stresses the need to achieve coordination and organization within the firm in his welcome speech. 
E) Edwin's new firm is characterized by flexibility and discretion,coupled with a strong external focus. 
A) Edwin's supervisor constantly emphasizes the need for innovation during the orientation session. 
B) Edwin is told that he will have to perform duties that might be significantly different from those mentioned in his job description. 
C) Edwin learns that the firm has no formal set rules or procedures within the workplace that he is expected to follow. 
D) Edwin's new firm's CEO stresses the need to achieve coordination and organization within the firm in his welcome speech. 
E) Edwin's new firm is characterized by flexibility and discretion,coupled with a strong external focus.

Question 9

Once an innovation dimension is established,management can be assured that it will continue to exist over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Leaders in an organization with a hierarchy culture tend to focus on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) informal work practices 
B) relationships with all stakeholders in the market 
C) decentralization and increasing cohesion among members 
D) coordination and organization 
E) innovation and commitment to cost containment 
A) informal work practices 
B) relationships with all stakeholders in the market 
C) decentralization and increasing cohesion among members 
D) coordination and organization 
E) innovation and commitment to cost containment

Question 11

Which of the following activities is a manager most likely to perform if he or she is from an organization with an adhocracy culture?

Accepted Answer

A) standardize policies and procedures so employees know exactly how to get work accomplished 
B) reward those who come up with new ways to perform work 
C) give employees regular feedback on how well they are performing jobs 
D) establish a structured monitoring system that shows how well employees are performing jobs 
E) include in employee orientation a focus on tradition,values,and vision of the organization 
A) standardize policies and procedures so employees know exactly how to get work accomplished 
B) reward those who come up with new ways to perform work 
C) give employees regular feedback on how well they are performing jobs 
D) establish a structured monitoring system that shows how well employees are performing jobs 
E) include in employee orientation a focus on tradition,values,and vision of the organization

Question 12

________ is an organization culture that reflects values that emphasize stability and control along with an external focus.

Accepted Answer

A) Adhocracy culture 
B) Clan culture 
C) Market culture 
D) Hierarchy culture 
E) Bureaucracy culture 
A) Adhocracy culture 
B) Clan culture 
C) Market culture 
D) Hierarchy culture 
E) Bureaucracy culture

Question 13

Which of the following characteristics is found in a healthy organization culture?

Accepted Answer

A) strong results-orientation 
B) profit-driven business practices 
C) commitment to getting work done by any possible means 
D) avoidance of risky business practices 
E) unquestioned integrity and consistency 
A) strong results-orientation 
B) profit-driven business practices 
C) commitment to getting work done by any possible means 
D) avoidance of risky business practices 
E) unquestioned integrity and consistency

Question 14

Write a short essay on the importance of organization culture.

Accepted Answer

Understanding and managing organization

Question 15

Given an explicit organization culture,organization members tend to make decisions that are consistent with the values embedded in that culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Briefly explain the role of organizational rewards as a cultural artifact.

Accepted Answer

Rewards tailor behavior in some way in m

Question 17

Even though an organization culture might be considered healthy,increasing a cultural focus on risk-taking or excellence in job performance might make it even healthier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An adhocracy culture is characterized by a pyramidal structure in which leaders are considered all-important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ________ dimension of organization culture is an aspect that encourages the application of new ideas to the improvement of organizational processes,products or services.

Accepted Answer

A) spirituality 
B) quality 
C) customer 
D) innovation 
E) diversity 
A) spirituality 
B) quality 
C) customer 
D) innovation 
E) diversity

Question 20

Organizational commitment is defined as the dedication showed by an organization to the wellbeing of its employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Managing Organization Culture

Individuals within the workplace with a hierarchy culture are more concerned about efficiency and let formal rules and policies govern how they operate.

Which of the following statements is true of organization culture?

According to the "Track and talk about performance" step that managers take to build a high performance-yielding organization culture,all the organization members should always be thinking about their individual performance.

Management can ensure that employees choose the desired ethical behavior in every situation by providing ethical training.

What aspect of organization culture is reflected in the extent to which it facilitates the achievement of organizational mission and objectives?

Organizational myths are commonly discouraged as they tend to distort the real picture of an organization.

Which of the following is a narrative describing the adventures of a heroic individual or family significantly linked to an organization's past or present?

Edwin is starting his new job as an executive with a publishing firm.Which of the following statements would be an indication that his new company has a hierarchy culture?

Once an innovation dimension is established,management can be assured that it will continue to exist over time.

Leaders in an organization with a hierarchy culture tend to focus on ________.

Which of the following activities is a manager most likely to perform if he or she is from an organization with an adhocracy culture?

________ is an organization culture that reflects values that emphasize stability and control along with an external focus.

Which of the following characteristics is found in a healthy organization culture?

Write a short essay on the importance of organization culture.

Given an explicit organization culture,organization members tend to make decisions that are consistent with the values embedded in that culture.

Briefly explain the role of organizational rewards as a cultural artifact.

Even though an organization culture might be considered healthy,increasing a cultural focus on risk-taking or excellence in job performance might make it even healthier.

An adhocracy culture is characterized by a pyramidal structure in which leaders are considered all-important.

The ________ dimension of organization culture is an aspect that encourages the application of new ideas to the improvement of organizational processes,products or services.

Organizational commitment is defined as the dedication showed by an organization to the wellbeing of its employees.

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