Question 1

Describe organizational values.Mention two specific dimensions along which organizational cultures can be assessed.

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Question 2

A is a planned activity that makes up a special event and is generally conducted for the benefit of an audience.

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Question 3

Leaders in the emphasize cooperation, consideration of both employees and customers, and avoiding status differences.

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A) achievement cotpora!eculture 
B) involvement cotpomleculture 
C) consistency cotpotaleculture 
D) adaptability cotpora!eculture

Question 4

is the set of key values, assumptions, understandings, and norms that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members as correct.

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Question 5

are the enduring beliefs that have worth, merit, and importance for an organization.

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Question 6

Briefly describe how responsive cultures are different from resistant cultures.

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Question 7

Most organizations that remain successful over the long term have leaders who do not include ethical values as part of the formal policies and informal cultures of their companies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

External adaptation, a function of culture in organizations, means that culture helps organizational members develop a collective identity and know how to work together effectively.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Briefly describe the three levels of corporate culture.

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Question 10

In the , leaders actively create change by encouraging and rewarding creativity, experimentation, and mk 1llking.

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A) achievement cotpora!eculture 
B) adaptability cotpora!eculture 
C) consistency cotporaleculture 
D) involvement corpomte culture

Question 11

In the adaptability organizational culture, .

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A) an internal focus and a dependability orientation for a stable environment is appreciated 
B) an internal focus on the involvement and participation of employees to meet changing expectations from the external environment exists 
C) employees who have competitiveness, aggressiveness, personal initiative, and the willingness to work long and hard to achieve resuhs are valued 
D) employees have autonomy to make decisions and act freely to meet new needs, and responsiveness to customers is highly valued

Question 12

A strong culture that does not encourage adaptation can be more damaging to an organization than a weak culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Values and practices considered as include integrity, humility, respect, appreciation for the contributions of others, fair treatment, and personal reflection.

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Question 14

is the display of values, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to intrinsically motivate oneself and others toward a sense of calling and membership.

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A) Transformational leadership 
B) Transactional leadership 
C) Spiritual leadership 
D) Charismatic leadership

Question 15

The visible level of corporate culture refers to:

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A) artifacts such as dress, office layout, and organizational ceremonies. 
B) expressed values, underlying assumptions, and beliefs. 
C) deeper values and shared understandings held by organizational members. 
D) creativity and risk-taking.

Question 16

In the context of mechanisms used by leaders to enact cultural values, a story is an object, act, or event that conveys meaning to others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Iota Inc.has a freewheeling culture, whereas Axiom Inc.has a culture based on structure and discipline.The merger of these two companies will be difficult due to the presence of a:

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A) corporate culture. 
B) culture gap. 
C) culture shock. 
D) clan culture.

Question 18

is the process by which a person learns the values, norms, perspectives, and expected behaviors to participate in an organization.

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A) Negotiation 
B) Adaptation 
C) Selection 
D) Socialization

Question 19

At its most basic, culture is a pattern of shared assumptions and beliefs about how things are done in an organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a value that leaders consider important for an organization?

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A) The external envimmnent 
B) Changes in the nature of work 
C) Increasing diversity in the workforce 
D) Globalization

Exam 14: Shaping Culture and Values

Describe organizational values.Mention two specific dimensions along which organizational cultures can be assessed.

A is a planned activity that makes up a special event and is generally conducted for the benefit of an audience.

Leaders in the emphasize cooperation, consideration of both employees and customers, and avoiding status differences.

is the set of key values, assumptions, understandings, and norms that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members as correct.

are the enduring beliefs that have worth, merit, and importance for an organization.

Briefly describe how responsive cultures are different from resistant cultures.

Most organizations that remain successful over the long term have leaders who do not include ethical values as part of the formal policies and informal cultures of their companies.

External adaptation, a function of culture in organizations, means that culture helps organizational members develop a collective identity and know how to work together effectively.

Briefly describe the three levels of corporate culture.

In the , leaders actively create change by encouraging and rewarding creativity, experimentation, and mk 1llking.

In the adaptability organizational culture, .

A strong culture that does not encourage adaptation can be more damaging to an organization than a weak culture.

Values and practices considered as include integrity, humility, respect, appreciation for the contributions of others, fair treatment, and personal reflection.

is the display of values, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to intrinsically motivate oneself and others toward a sense of calling and membership.

The visible level of corporate culture refers to:

In the context of mechanisms used by leaders to enact cultural values, a story is an object, act, or event that conveys meaning to others.

Iota Inc.has a freewheeling culture, whereas Axiom Inc.has a culture based on structure and discipline.The merger of these two companies will be difficult due to the presence of a:

is the process by which a person learns the values, norms, perspectives, and expected behaviors to participate in an organization.

At its most basic, culture is a pattern of shared assumptions and beliefs about how things are done in an organization.

Which of the following is a value that leaders consider important for an organization?