Question 1

Being a small family business,we want our employees to work collaboratively with each other and share ideas/information.
This statement is characteristic of which type of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) competitive 
B) adaptive 
C) bureaucratic 
D) cooperative

Question 2

Culture is the aggregate of beliefs,norms,attitudes,values,assumptions,and ways of doing things that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the __________ culture,policies,beliefs,norms and practices are all designed to encourage teamwork,power sharing,and camaraderie among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) adaptive 
B) cooperative 
C) competitive 
D) bureaucratic

Question 4

Which of the following actions is a substantive action?

Accepted Answer

A) Modeling expected behavior. 
B) Celebrating accomplishments. 
C) Being visible. 
D) Scrapping policies that impede the new strategy.

Question 5

Organizational culture gives identity to an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify and briefly explain which of the six factors related to creating a pro-diversity culture exist or do not exist where you work or have worked.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and briefly explain which of the six factors...

Question 7

Distinguish between symbolic and substantive leadership actions for shaping organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Distinguish between symbolic and substantive leadership actions...

Question 8

One type of obstacle to diversity,the _________ is an assumption,without evidence,that people who are not part of the mainstream culture are inherently interior,less competent at their jobs,and less suitable for leadership positions.

Accepted Answer

A) glass ceiling 
B) stereotype 
C) ADA 
D) traditionalist

Question 9

Due to the highly politicized internal environment of a weak culture,unhealthy promotions and other career related practices abound.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____ leadership actions are explicit and highly visible and are indicative of management's commitment to new strategic initiatives and the associated cultural changes.

Accepted Answer

A) Symbolic 
B) Substantive 
C) Traditional 
D) Values-based

Question 11

To assess ability to identify culture,have students complete Work Applications 1,2,3,and/or 5.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To assess ability to identify culture,have students...

Question 12

Training and education are said to be the cornerstone of any successful diversity initiative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following countries have collectivistic cultures EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Japan. 
B) Mexico. 
C) Great Britain. 
D) Greece.

Question 14

The best companies look beyond diversity compliance,with its focus on simply managing the numbers,to diversity institutionalization with its focus on results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are substantive leadership actions for shaping culture EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) setting new HR criteria for recruiting, selecting, promoting and firing employees. 
B) aligning reward/incentive system with new performance measurements. 
C) being visible and serving as a role model. 
D) arranging the work environment to match the culture.

Question 16

We have always done things here in a certain way and it's worked so far.I see no need to change that which is not broken.
Which characteristic(s)of low- and high-performing cultures listed below best relates with this statement?

Accepted Answer

The answer of We have always done things here in...

Question 17

Describe the personality profile of an authentic leader.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the personality profile of an authentic...

Question 18

Diversity,like culture,will evolve naturally in an organization if left unchecked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Diversity initiatives that succeed in the short- and long-term are those that have a tangible impact on all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) cultural value. 
B) shareholder value. 
C) customer value. 
D) employee value.

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-performance culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Insular thinking. 
B) Highly politicized environment. 
C) Results oriented. 
D) Low expectations.

Exam 10: Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Being a small family business,we want our employees to work collaboratively with each other and share ideas/information. This statement is characteristic of which type of organizational culture?

Culture is the aggregate of beliefs,norms,attitudes,values,assumptions,and ways of doing things that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members.

In the __________ culture,policies,beliefs,norms and practices are all designed to encourage teamwork,power sharing,and camaraderie among employees.

Which of the following actions is a substantive action?

Organizational culture gives identity to an organization.

Identify and briefly explain which of the six factors related to creating a pro-diversity culture exist or do not exist where you work or have worked.

Distinguish between symbolic and substantive leadership actions for shaping organizational culture.

One type of obstacle to diversity,the _________ is an assumption,without evidence,that people who are not part of the mainstream culture are inherently interior,less competent at their jobs,and less suitable for leadership positions.

Due to the highly politicized internal environment of a weak culture,unhealthy promotions and other career related practices abound.

____ leadership actions are explicit and highly visible and are indicative of management's commitment to new strategic initiatives and the associated cultural changes.

To assess ability to identify culture,have students complete Work Applications 1,2,3,and/or 5.

Training and education are said to be the cornerstone of any successful diversity initiative.

All of the following countries have collectivistic cultures EXCEPT:

The best companies look beyond diversity compliance,with its focus on simply managing the numbers,to diversity institutionalization with its focus on results.

All of the following are substantive leadership actions for shaping culture EXCEPT:

We have always done things here in a certain way and it's worked so far.I see no need to change that which is not broken. Which characteristic(s)of low- and high-performing cultures listed below best relates with this statement?

Describe the personality profile of an authentic leader.

Diversity,like culture,will evolve naturally in an organization if left unchecked.

Diversity initiatives that succeed in the short- and long-term are those that have a tangible impact on all of the following,EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-performance culture?