Question 1

________ refers to the shared perceptions organizational members have about their organization and work environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational climate 
B)  Institutionalization 
C)  Microcosm 
D)  Groupthink 
E)  Organizational apprehension 
A)  Organizational climate 
B)  Institutionalization 
C)  Microcosm 
D)  Groupthink 
E)  Organizational apprehension

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The seven primary characteristics that c

Question 3

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 4

In virtual organizations, it is difficult to establish a common set of norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Serial socialization is characterized by the use of role models who train and encourage a newcomer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A positive organizational culture emphasizes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of negative reinforcement and punishment 
B)  the use of rituals in transmitting organizational culture 
C)  individual vitality and growth 
D)  the significance of highly centralized management 
E)  organizational standardization and institutionalization 
A)  the use of negative reinforcement and punishment 
B)  the use of rituals in transmitting organizational culture 
C)  individual vitality and growth 
D)  the significance of highly centralized management 
E)  organizational standardization and institutionalization

Question 7

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 8

Larry has an employee who is amazing at clearly seeing rules and enforcing them. He has recently promoted her to the lead position in quality assurance. Which method of creating a positive organizational culture is Larry utilizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  rewarding more than punishing 
B)  building on organization strengths 
C)  using standardized practices 
D)  building on employee strengths 
E)  transmitting organizational culture through rituals 
A)  rewarding more than punishing 
B)  building on organization strengths 
C)  using standardized practices 
D)  building on employee strengths 
E)  transmitting organizational culture through rituals

Question 9

Discuss the difference between strong and weak organizational cultures and discuss the effect that a strong culture can have on an acquisition or merger.

Accepted Answer

Strong cultures have a greater impact on

Question 10

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 11

Rogue Vogue Corp. 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 timelines. 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 Rogue Vogue Corp. is an example of a(n) ________.

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 12

"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 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding an organization's culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational culture is evaluative rather than descriptive. 
B)  Large organizations rarely have subcultures. 
C)  A dominant culture expresses the core values shared by a majority of the organization's members. 
D)  A strong culture reduces employee satisfaction and increases employee turnover. 
E)  Subcultures and dominant cultures do not share any common values. 
A)  Organizational culture is evaluative rather than descriptive. 
B)  Large organizations rarely have subcultures. 
C)  A dominant culture expresses the core values shared by a majority of the organization's members. 
D)  A strong culture reduces employee satisfaction and increases employee turnover. 
E)  Subcultures and dominant cultures do not share any common values.

Question 14

The stronger an organization's culture, the more management should be concerned with developing formal rules and regulations to guide employee behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Organizational cultures often reflect national cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Attention to detail is a primary characteristic of an organization's culture that indicates the degree to which management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Top management has a major impact on the organization's culture by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing norms that filter down through the organization 
B)  ensuring a proper match of personal and organizational values 
C)  socializing new applicants in the pre-hiring phase 
D)  providing a framework for metamorphosis of new hires 
E)  properly rewarding employees' initiatives 
A)  establishing norms that filter down through the organization 
B)  ensuring a proper match of personal and organizational values 
C)  socializing new applicants in the pre-hiring phase 
D)  providing a framework for metamorphosis of new hires 
E)  properly rewarding employees' initiatives

________ refers to the shared perceptions organizational members have about their organization and work environment.

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

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

In virtual organizations, it is difficult to establish a common set of norms.

Serial socialization is characterized by the use of role models who train and encourage a newcomer.

A positive organizational culture emphasizes ________.

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 ________.

Larry has an employee who is amazing at clearly seeing rules and enforcing them. He has recently promoted her to the lead position in quality assurance. Which method of creating a positive organizational culture is Larry utilizing?

Discuss the difference between strong and weak organizational cultures and discuss the effect that a strong culture can have on an acquisition or merger.

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

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

Which of the following statements is true regarding an organization's culture?

The stronger an organization's culture, the more management should be concerned with developing formal rules and regulations to guide employee behavior.

Organizational cultures often reflect national cultures.

Attention to detail is a primary characteristic of an organization's culture that indicates the degree to which management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve them.

Top management has a major impact on the organization's culture by ________.

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

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 16: Organizational Culture

________ refers to the shared perceptions organizational members have about their organization and work environment.

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

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

In virtual organizations, it is difficult to establish a common set of norms.

Serial socialization is characterized by the use of role models who train and encourage a newcomer.

A positive organizational culture emphasizes ________.

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 ________.

Larry has an employee who is amazing at clearly seeing rules and enforcing them. He has recently promoted her to the lead position in quality assurance. Which method of creating a positive organizational culture is Larry utilizing?

Discuss the difference between strong and weak organizational cultures and discuss the effect that a strong culture can have on an acquisition or merger.

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

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

Which of the following statements is true regarding an organization's culture?

The stronger an organization's culture, the more management should be concerned with developing formal rules and regulations to guide employee behavior.

Organizational cultures often reflect national cultures.

Attention to detail is a primary characteristic of an organization's culture that indicates the degree to which management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve them.

Top management has a major impact on the organization's culture by ________.

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

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters