Question 1

A culture that emphasizes precision and paying attention to details is

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A) a service culture. 
B) an aggressive culture. 
C) a detail-oriented culture. 
D) an outcome-oriented culture. 
A) a service culture. 
B) an aggressive culture. 
C) a detail-oriented culture. 
D) an outcome-oriented culture.

Question 2

What is key to maintaining ethics in a firm's culture?

Accepted Answer

Recent studies indicate the key element

Question 3

Strong cultures

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A) facilitate the changes that must occur in firms during mergers and acquisitions. 
B) outperform weak cultures regardless of the volatility of the environment. 
C) are no more difficult to change than weak cultures. 
D) are evidenced by consensus among employees on the values of the company. 
A) facilitate the changes that must occur in firms during mergers and acquisitions. 
B) outperform weak cultures regardless of the volatility of the environment. 
C) are no more difficult to change than weak cultures. 
D) are evidenced by consensus among employees on the values of the company.

Question 4

Provide the definition of a subculture and note one example.

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A subculture is a culture that emerges w

Question 5

The three levels of organizational culture are beliefs,assumptions and artifacts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To create a culture change at an organization,a common practice is to

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A) fire all the current employees. 
B) remove the CEO and/or other top managers. 
C) publish the emails of previous managers. 
D) publish the salaries of the previous managers. 
A) fire all the current employees. 
B) remove the CEO and/or other top managers. 
C) publish the emails of previous managers. 
D) publish the salaries of the previous managers.

Question 7

Which of these is the correct order of steps two through five for culture change?

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A) Role modeling,training,changing the reward system,change leaders 
B) Change the reward system,role modeling,training,change leaders 
C) Training,change leaders,role modeling,changing the reward system 
D) Change leaders,role modeling,training,changing the reward system 
A) Role modeling,training,changing the reward system,change leaders 
B) Change the reward system,role modeling,training,change leaders 
C) Training,change leaders,role modeling,changing the reward system 
D) Change leaders,role modeling,training,changing the reward system

Question 8

A trusted individual who provides the employee with advice and support regarding career-related matters is a

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A) coworker. 
B) manager. 
C) mentor. 
D) counselor. 
A) coworker. 
B) manager. 
C) mentor. 
D) counselor.

Question 9

A well-known Fortune 500 CEO dresses up in a different outlandish costume each year for his presentation during the annual stockholder meeting.The presentation is broadcasted to all divisions and offices of the firm and employees enthusiastically view the proceedings.This scenario is an example of what visual element of culture?

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A) rituals 
B) stories 
C) policies 
D) artifacts 
A) rituals 
B) stories 
C) policies 
D) artifacts

Question 10

___________________ is the process by which employees modify their own beliefs and behaviors to reflect those of the leader.

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The answer of ___________________ is the process by which employees...

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding culture creation is correct?

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A) An organization's culture is shaped only by internal environmental factors. 
B) New organization members are rarely taught the "way of business" in the firm;they simply acquire that knowledge through daily activities. 
C) When the organization's way of doing business provides a successful adaptation to environmental challenges,those beliefs and values are retained. 
D) Studies show the only factor consistently found to determine culture creation in a firm is the founder's values. 
A) An organization's culture is shaped only by internal environmental factors. 
B) New organization members are rarely taught the "way of business" in the firm;they simply acquire that knowledge through daily activities. 
C) When the organization's way of doing business provides a successful adaptation to environmental challenges,those beliefs and values are retained. 
D) Studies show the only factor consistently found to determine culture creation in a firm is the founder's values.

Question 12

Briefly describe the attraction-selection-attrition process and how it relates to organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

The attraction process is what initially

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding founder's values is accurate?

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A) Founder values continue to be reflected in a firm regardless of the firm's success. 
B) The difficulty in changing firm culture can be,at least,partially attributed to the shaping provided by founder values. 
C) Founder values have no impact on organizational culture. 
D) Founder values lay the cornerstone of the firm's culture,but values have a rapidly decreasing impact as the firm grows and ages. 
A) Founder values continue to be reflected in a firm regardless of the firm's success. 
B) The difficulty in changing firm culture can be,at least,partially attributed to the shaping provided by founder values. 
C) Founder values have no impact on organizational culture. 
D) Founder values lay the cornerstone of the firm's culture,but values have a rapidly decreasing impact as the firm grows and ages.

Question 14

Lincoln Manufacturing has a large sign posted at the entrance to the firm's parking area that keeps count of the number of days since the last accident in the firm.Currently,the number stands at 150.The count is changed every day in somewhat of a "ceremony," and every time another 50 days go by without an accident,the firm provides a free lunch to employees.Posters throughout the plant remind workers to wear protective clothing including earplugs,safety hats and glasses and safety shoes.Lincoln has what kind of culture?

Accepted Answer

A) person-oriented 
B) aggressive 
C) safety 
D) stable 
A) person-oriented 
B) aggressive 
C) safety 
D) stable

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true with regard to steps to effecting successful cultural change?

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A) Renaming a firm and creating a new logo for it constitutes a cultural change. 
B) Replacing the staff employees but not the CEO can ensure the establishment of a new value system in a firm. 
C) Slowly conveying information on a "need-to-know basis" only to employees ensures the firm establishment of a new value system for the firm. 
D) Thoughtfully developed,well administered training programs help establish new corporate norms of behavior. 
A) Renaming a firm and creating a new logo for it constitutes a cultural change. 
B) Replacing the staff employees but not the CEO can ensure the establishment of a new value system in a firm. 
C) Slowly conveying information on a "need-to-know basis" only to employees ensures the firm establishment of a new value system for the firm. 
D) Thoughtfully developed,well administered training programs help establish new corporate norms of behavior.

Question 16

Cultures that emerge in different departments,branches or geographic locations are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cultures that emerge in different departments,branches or...

Question 17

The system of shared assumptions,values and beliefs that indicate what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior in an organization is ______________ ___________.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 18

A company with a stable culture is

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A) flexible,adaptable,and experiments with new ideas. 
B) predictable,rule-oriented,and bureaucratic. 
C) achievement-oriented,results-oriented,and action-oriented. 
D) fair,supportive,and respects individual rights. 
A) flexible,adaptable,and experiments with new ideas. 
B) predictable,rule-oriented,and bureaucratic. 
C) achievement-oriented,results-oriented,and action-oriented. 
D) fair,supportive,and respects individual rights.

Question 19

If an industry is highly regulated,firms competing within it likely have

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A) bureaucratic structures. 
B) dynamic,innovative cultures. 
C) low concern for rules and authority. 
D) businesses processes characterized by agility and quick action. 
A) bureaucratic structures. 
B) dynamic,innovative cultures. 
C) low concern for rules and authority. 
D) businesses processes characterized by agility and quick action.

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding visual elements of culture is accurate?

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A) Stories highlight critical events faced or heroic efforts put forth by individual employees to instill cultural values in employees. 
B) Employee handbooks are more effective than culture in controlling acceptable and unacceptable behavior in an organization. 
C) Repetitive activities in an organization,like weekly meetings opened with calisthenics,are examples of values. 
D) While physical layouts impact motivational levels in employees,they do little to convey the firm's culture to those employees. 
A) Stories highlight critical events faced or heroic efforts put forth by individual employees to instill cultural values in employees. 
B) Employee handbooks are more effective than culture in controlling acceptable and unacceptable behavior in an organization. 
C) Repetitive activities in an organization,like weekly meetings opened with calisthenics,are examples of values. 
D) While physical layouts impact motivational levels in employees,they do little to convey the firm's culture to those employees.

A culture that emphasizes precision and paying attention to details is

What is key to maintaining ethics in a firm's culture?

Strong cultures

Provide the definition of a subculture and note one example.

The three levels of organizational culture are beliefs,assumptions and artifacts.

To create a culture change at an organization,a common practice is to

Which of these is the correct order of steps two through five for culture change?

A trusted individual who provides the employee with advice and support regarding career-related matters is a

___________________ is the process by which employees modify their own beliefs and behaviors to reflect those of the leader.

Which of the following statements regarding culture creation is correct?

Briefly describe the attraction-selection-attrition process and how it relates to organizational culture.

Which of the following statements regarding founder's values is accurate?

Which of the following statements is true with regard to steps to effecting successful cultural change?

Cultures that emerge in different departments,branches or geographic locations are called __________.

The system of shared assumptions,values and beliefs that indicate what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior in an organization is ____ _.

A company with a stable culture is

If an industry is highly regulated,firms competing within it likely have

Which of the following statements regarding visual elements of culture is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

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Exam 15: Organizational Culture

A culture that emphasizes precision and paying attention to details is

What is key to maintaining ethics in a firm's culture?

Strong cultures

Provide the definition of a subculture and note one example.

The three levels of organizational culture are beliefs,assumptions and artifacts.

To create a culture change at an organization,a common practice is to

Which of these is the correct order of steps two through five for culture change?

A trusted individual who provides the employee with advice and support regarding career-related matters is a

___________________ is the process by which employees modify their own beliefs and behaviors to reflect those of the leader.

Which of the following statements regarding culture creation is correct?

Briefly describe the attraction-selection-attrition process and how it relates to organizational culture.

Which of the following statements regarding founder's values is accurate?

Which of the following statements is true with regard to steps to effecting successful cultural change?

Cultures that emerge in different departments,branches or geographic locations are called __________.

The system of shared assumptions,values and beliefs that indicate what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior in an organization is ______________ ___________.

A company with a stable culture is

If an industry is highly regulated,firms competing within it likely have

Which of the following statements regarding visual elements of culture is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Filters

The system of shared assumptions,values and beliefs that indicate what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior in an organization is ____ _.