Question 1

Often, the language of a subculture, and its rituals and rites, emerge from the group as a form of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  terminology 
B)  jargon 
C)  patter 
D)  lingo 
E)  phrasing 
A)  terminology 
B)  jargon 
C)  patter 
D)  lingo 
E)  phrasing

Question 2

In many larger U.S. based firms the __________ matches the overall strategy of the firm and reinforces the __________ emerging from day-to-day activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  retention practices; termination practices 
B)  orientation practices; development system 
C)  hiring practices; promotional system 
D)  performance program; reward system 
E)  reward system; culture 
A)  retention practices; termination practices 
B)  orientation practices; development system 
C)  hiring practices; promotional system 
D)  performance program; reward system 
E)  reward system; culture

Question 3

The best organizations don't stagnate; they innovate; they value and expect innovation, and it becomes a normal part of everyday operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Each group of individuals in an organization tends to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Separate more important information from less important external forces. 
B)  Develop ways to measure their accomplishments. 
C)  Create explanations for why goals are not always met. 
D)  Never see themselves as cogs in a machine, or a cost to be reduced. 
E)  Develop an understanding of how they contribute to the mission of the organization. 
A)  Separate more important information from less important external forces. 
B)  Develop ways to measure their accomplishments. 
C)  Create explanations for why goals are not always met. 
D)  Never see themselves as cogs in a machine, or a cost to be reduced. 
E)  Develop an understanding of how they contribute to the mission of the organization.

Question 5

Output goals are concerned with the conditions within the organization that are expected to increase the organization's survival?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Six team processes are particularly important for innovative success: 1) vision, 2) support for innovation, 3) task orientation, 4) cohesion, 5) internal communications, and 6) external communications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A number of studies suggest that the key difficulty with product development is the integration across all of the units needed to move from the idea stage to final implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Some of the key questions regarding external adaptation are: How do we allocate power, status, and authority? How do we communicate? What is the basis for competition?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

With the size advantage, larger firms often have a single dominant culture with a universal set of shared actions, values, and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery people is an example of an __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery...

Question 11

The "Miss America" type ceremonies of Mary Kay used to spotlight positive work achievements are examples of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "Miss America" type ceremonies of Mary...

Question 12

The observable culture includes the unique stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In step one of Taylor Cox's five-step program for developing the multicultural organization, the organization should develop pluralism with the objective of multi-based socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Three important levels of cultural analysis in organizations are

Accepted Answer

A)  unobservable culture, role models, and shared mission. 
B)  implicit culture, shared values, and common experiences. 
C)  shared objectives, shared values, and shared mission. 
D)  observable culture, shared values, and common assumptions. 
E)  explicit culture, implicit culture, and common assumptions. 
A)  unobservable culture, role models, and shared mission. 
B)  implicit culture, shared values, and common experiences. 
C)  shared objectives, shared values, and shared mission. 
D)  observable culture, shared values, and common assumptions. 
E)  explicit culture, implicit culture, and common assumptions.

Question 15

By linking values and actions, the organization taps into some of the strongest and deepest realms of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Organizational __________ often specify/ies when various types of actions are appropriate and where individual members stand in the social system.

Accepted Answer

A)  vision and mission 
B)  culture 
C)  strategy 
D)  design 
E)  communication 
A)  vision and mission 
B)  culture 
C)  strategy 
D)  design 
E)  communication

Question 17

The first step in the typical process of organizational innovation is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first step in the typical process...

Question 18

A common myth in organizations is the denial of trade-offs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The innovation process is not complete until

Accepted Answer

A)  an idea has been created. 
B)  an estimate of the idea's anticipated costs and benefits has been completed. 
C)  the test-retest procedures have been completed. 
D)  final application has been achieved. 
E)  an estimate of the idea's value and potential has been completed. 
A)  an idea has been created. 
B)  an estimate of the idea's anticipated costs and benefits has been completed. 
C)  the test-retest procedures have been completed. 
D)  final application has been achieved. 
E)  an estimate of the idea's value and potential has been completed.

Question 20

__________ represent an organization's intended contributions to the broader society?

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ represent an organization's intended contributions to...

Often, the language of a subculture, and its rituals and rites, emerge from the group as a form of __________.

In many larger U.S. based firms the matches the overall strategy of the firm and reinforces the emerging from day-to-day activities.

The best organizations don't stagnate; they innovate; they value and expect innovation, and it becomes a normal part of everyday operations.

Each group of individuals in an organization tends to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Output goals are concerned with the conditions within the organization that are expected to increase the organization's survival?

Six team processes are particularly important for innovative success: 1) vision, 2) support for innovation, 3) task orientation, 4) cohesion, 5) internal communications, and 6) external communications.

A number of studies suggest that the key difficulty with product development is the integration across all of the units needed to move from the idea stage to final implementation.

Some of the key questions regarding external adaptation are: How do we allocate power, status, and authority? How do we communicate? What is the basis for competition?

With the size advantage, larger firms often have a single dominant culture with a universal set of shared actions, values, and beliefs.

The corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery people is an example of an __________.

The "Miss America" type ceremonies of Mary Kay used to spotlight positive work achievements are examples of __________.

The observable culture includes the unique stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within the firm.

In step one of Taylor Cox's five-step program for developing the multicultural organization, the organization should develop pluralism with the objective of multi-based socialization.

Three important levels of cultural analysis in organizations are

By linking values and actions, the organization taps into some of the strongest and deepest realms of the individual.

Organizational __________ often specify/ies when various types of actions are appropriate and where individual members stand in the social system.

The first step in the typical process of organizational innovation is __________.

A common myth in organizations is the denial of trade-offs.

The innovation process is not complete until

__________ represent an organization's intended contributions to the broader society?

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Structures

Filters

Exam 15: Organizational Culture

Often, the language of a subculture, and its rituals and rites, emerge from the group as a form of __________.

In many larger U.S. based firms the __________ matches the overall strategy of the firm and reinforces the __________ emerging from day-to-day activities.

The best organizations don't stagnate; they innovate; they value and expect innovation, and it becomes a normal part of everyday operations.

Each group of individuals in an organization tends to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Output goals are concerned with the conditions within the organization that are expected to increase the organization's survival?

Six team processes are particularly important for innovative success: 1) vision, 2) support for innovation, 3) task orientation, 4) cohesion, 5) internal communications, and 6) external communications.

A number of studies suggest that the key difficulty with product development is the integration across all of the units needed to move from the idea stage to final implementation.

Some of the key questions regarding external adaptation are: How do we allocate power, status, and authority? How do we communicate? What is the basis for competition?

With the size advantage, larger firms often have a single dominant culture with a universal set of shared actions, values, and beliefs.

The corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery people is an example of an __________.

The "Miss America" type ceremonies of Mary Kay used to spotlight positive work achievements are examples of __________.

The observable culture includes the unique stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within the firm.

In step one of Taylor Cox's five-step program for developing the multicultural organization, the organization should develop pluralism with the objective of multi-based socialization.

Three important levels of cultural analysis in organizations are

By linking values and actions, the organization taps into some of the strongest and deepest realms of the individual.

Organizational __________ often specify/ies when various types of actions are appropriate and where individual members stand in the social system.

The first step in the typical process of organizational innovation is __________.

A common myth in organizations is the denial of trade-offs.

The innovation process is not complete until

__________ represent an organization's intended contributions to the broader society?

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Structures

Filters

In many larger U.S. based firms the matches the overall strategy of the firm and reinforces the emerging from day-to-day activities.