Question 1

Studies indicate that the most influential factor in creating an ethical culture is

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A) the reward system. 
B) the training program. 
C) leadership. 
D) the attraction-selection-attrition process. 
A) the reward system. 
B) the training program. 
C) leadership. 
D) the attraction-selection-attrition process.

Question 2

What is a mentor?

Accepted Answer

A mentor is a trusted person w

Question 3

What is the first step in increasing the chances of success in effecting a cultural change?

Accepted Answer

A) creating a sense of urgency 
B) role modeling 
C) changing the reward system 
D) changing key players 
A) creating a sense of urgency 
B) role modeling 
C) changing the reward system 
D) changing key players

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding the creation and maintenance of culture?

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A) One reason for the difficulty encountered in trying to change a firm's culture is the early shaping of culture based on the founder's vision. 
B) If a leader motivates by rewarding for performance,a detail-oriented culture can develop. 
C) The attraction-selection-attrition process is a self-protective mechanism by which ensures diversity regarding the values of organization members. 
D) Computer-based orientation programs are more cost efficient and are more effective at conveying corporate culture than classroom-based programs. 
A) One reason for the difficulty encountered in trying to change a firm's culture is the early shaping of culture based on the founder's vision. 
B) If a leader motivates by rewarding for performance,a detail-oriented culture can develop. 
C) The attraction-selection-attrition process is a self-protective mechanism by which ensures diversity regarding the values of organization members. 
D) Computer-based orientation programs are more cost efficient and are more effective at conveying corporate culture than classroom-based programs.

Question 5

Cultural assumptions

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A) lie below the awareness level and reflect beliefs about human nature and reality. 
B) are shared principles,standards and goals. 
C) are a set of values unique to a limited cross-section of the organization. 
D) are the visible and tangible elements of culture. 
A) lie below the awareness level and reflect beliefs about human nature and reality. 
B) are shared principles,standards and goals. 
C) are a set of values unique to a limited cross-section of the organization. 
D) are the visible and tangible elements of culture.

Question 6

What is meant by a strong culture?

Accepted Answer

A strong culture is one that is shared b

Question 7

The process through which new employees learn the attitudes,knowledge,skills,and behaviors required to function effectively within an organization is

Accepted Answer

A) attraction-selection-attrition. 
B) organizational socialization. 
C) mentoring. 
D) assessment. 
A) attraction-selection-attrition. 
B) organizational socialization. 
C) mentoring. 
D) assessment.

Question 8

Define organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is shar

Question 9

Culture is generally resistant to change efforts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To ensure all cast members share the history of Walt Disney World,new hires at the resort must take the courses on traditions at Disney.With these classes,the Walt Disney Company is creating a

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A) weak culture. 
B) counterculture. 
C) strong culture. 
D) subculture. 
A) weak culture. 
B) counterculture. 
C) strong culture. 
D) subculture.

Question 11

Research suggests that corporate strategy is the most important factor for business success,but organization culture is a close second.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Leader role modeling is an important influence in the creation or change in an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A trusted person who provides an employee with advice and support regarding career related matters is a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A trusted person who provides an employee...

Question 14

How do leaders influence culture?

Accepted Answer

Leaders influence culture thro

Question 15

The school district has established achievement-oriented goals.Teachers are told that their instruction must thoroughly prepare students for high scores on the state achievement tests.Each nine-week grading period,teachers meet to discuss overall progress toward the goals set for increasing state achievement test scores.Recently the superintendent of the school district proposed establishing a bonus fund to reward teachers whose students' scores increased the most from year to year on those tests.This school has what kind of culture?

Accepted Answer

A) people-oriented 
B) detail-oriented 
C) aggressive 
D) outcome-oriented 
A) people-oriented 
B) detail-oriented 
C) aggressive 
D) outcome-oriented

Question 16

Cultures that value fairness,supportiveness and respecting individual's rights are _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

people-ori

Question 17

The corner office is an example of a cultural _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The corner office is an example of...

Question 18

Choose a firm with which you are very familiar and discuss how culture was created and is maintained in that firm.Use the culture creation-maintenance model to frame your discussion.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Students should includ

Question 19

In completing a Big 5 personality inventory,Manuel was found to have high openness to experience.He would probably be attracted to an organization like

Accepted Answer

A) Target where jobs tend to be structured in their duties and responsibilities. 
B) the IRS,which has a bureaucratic structure and authoritarian decision making processes. 
C) Google with a laid-back,innovative culture. 
D) General Motors with a tradition-bound culture experiencing serious viability issues. 
A) Target where jobs tend to be structured in their duties and responsibilities. 
B) the IRS,which has a bureaucratic structure and authoritarian decision making processes. 
C) Google with a laid-back,innovative culture. 
D) General Motors with a tradition-bound culture experiencing serious viability issues.

Question 20

Founder values are a part of the company culture regardless of the success of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Studies indicate that the most influential factor in creating an ethical culture is

What is a mentor?

What is the first step in increasing the chances of success in effecting a cultural change?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the creation and maintenance of culture?

Cultural assumptions

What is meant by a strong culture?

The process through which new employees learn the attitudes,knowledge,skills,and behaviors required to function effectively within an organization is

Define organizational culture.

Culture is generally resistant to change efforts.

To ensure all cast members share the history of Walt Disney World,new hires at the resort must take the courses on traditions at Disney.With these classes,the Walt Disney Company is creating a

Research suggests that corporate strategy is the most important factor for business success,but organization culture is a close second.

Leader role modeling is an important influence in the creation or change in an organization's culture.

A trusted person who provides an employee with advice and support regarding career related matters is a __________.

How do leaders influence culture?

Cultures that value fairness,supportiveness and respecting individual's rights are _____________________________.

The corner office is an example of a cultural _____________.

Choose a firm with which you are very familiar and discuss how culture was created and is maintained in that firm.Use the culture creation-maintenance model to frame your discussion.

In completing a Big 5 personality inventory,Manuel was found to have high openness to experience.He would probably be attracted to an organization like

Founder values are a part of the company culture regardless of the success of the firm.

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

Studies indicate that the most influential factor in creating an ethical culture is

What is a mentor?

What is the first step in increasing the chances of success in effecting a cultural change?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the creation and maintenance of culture?

Cultural assumptions

What is meant by a strong culture?

The process through which new employees learn the attitudes,knowledge,skills,and behaviors required to function effectively within an organization is

Define organizational culture.

Culture is generally resistant to change efforts.

To ensure all cast members share the history of Walt Disney World,new hires at the resort must take the courses on traditions at Disney.With these classes,the Walt Disney Company is creating a

Research suggests that corporate strategy is the most important factor for business success,but organization culture is a close second.

Leader role modeling is an important influence in the creation or change in an organization's culture.

A trusted person who provides an employee with advice and support regarding career related matters is a __________.

How do leaders influence culture?

Cultures that value fairness,supportiveness and respecting individual's rights are _____________________________.

The corner office is an example of a cultural _____________.

Choose a firm with which you are very familiar and discuss how culture was created and is maintained in that firm.Use the culture creation-maintenance model to frame your discussion.

In completing a Big 5 personality inventory,Manuel was found to have high openness to experience.He would probably be attracted to an organization like

Founder values are a part of the company culture regardless of the success of the firm.

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