Question 1

Decentralization increases when the discretion to spend money, to hire people, and to make similar decisions is moved farther up the hierarchy of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sagas are important because they are used to tell new members the founding story of the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Workers and supervisors in a(n) __________ structure have two supervisors-one functional and one project manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional 
B)  mechanistic 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  matrix 
E)  organic 
A)  traditional 
B)  mechanistic 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  matrix 
E)  organic

Question 4

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, a(n) __________ is an unproven and frequently unstated belief that is accepted without criticism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the signs of...

Question 5

__________ are embellished heroic accounts of accomplishments, especially regarding the founding of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Artifacts 
B)  Sagas 
C)  Myths 
D)  Rites 
E)  Rituals 
A)  Artifacts 
B)  Sagas 
C)  Myths 
D)  Rites 
E)  Rituals

Question 6

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, __________ are standardized and recurring activities that are used at special times to influence the behaviors and understanding of organizational members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the signs of...

Question 7

Ramy is a member of a literature club in his college and has to wear a pin to show affiliation to the club. In this context, the pin is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbol 
B)  myth 
C)  saga 
D)  rite 
E)  ritual 
A)  symbol 
B)  myth 
C)  saga 
D)  rite 
E)  ritual

Question 8

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, __________ are artifacts, objects, acts, or events that serve to transmit cultural meaning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the signs of...

Question 9

Functional departmentalization refers to the grouping of individuals by skill, knowledge, and action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An organic organizational structure __________.

Accepted Answer

A) is designed to change in accordance with the needs of the environmenta) 
B)  emphasizes hierarchy and control stresses rules, policies, and proceduresc)
Is designed around standardized work processesd)
Uses both the functional and divisional forms of departmentalization simultaneouslye) 
A) is designed to change in accordance with the needs of the environmenta) 
B)  emphasizes hierarchy and control stresses rules, policies, and proceduresc)
Is designed around standardized work processesd)
Uses both the functional and divisional forms of departmentalization simultaneouslye)

Question 11

In the context of the three important levels of cultural analysis in organizations, the core values of religious organizations __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  involve selling productsa) 
B)  align with the self-interest of top managers 
C)  involve making a profit 
D)  align with the desire to do good 
E)  lie in spiritual beliefs 
A)  involve selling productsa) 
B)  align with the self-interest of top managers 
C)  involve making a profit 
D)  align with the desire to do good 
E)  lie in spiritual beliefs

Question 12

Which type of bureaucracy results in a management that emphasizes routine for efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divisional 
B)  Mechanistic 
C)  Organic 
D)  Functional 
E)  Network 
A)  Divisional 
B)  Mechanistic 
C)  Organic 
D)  Functional 
E)  Network

Question 13

Organizational context is the characteristics of a job, organization, or work situation that affect the way people in that situation act and interact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, the corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery personnel is an example of a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the signs of...

Question 15

A(n) __________ structure is typical of companies that organize around projects, such as engineering or construction firms, that require adaptability to the needs of changing projects but efficiency in operating procedures and results.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ structure is typical of companies...

Question 16

Countercultures work against organizational purpose and can be damaging if not addressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Differentiate between tall and flat organizational structures. Discuss span of control in the context of organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

An organization chart with many layers a

Question 18

Organizational __________ helps people in organizations make sense of their surroundings by conveying the expected norms of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  mission 
B)  culture 
C)  strategy 
D)  design 
E)  structure 
A)  mission 
B)  culture 
C)  strategy 
D)  design 
E)  structure

Question 19

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, a(n) __________ is any object, act, or event that serves to transmit cultural meaning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the signs of...

Question 20

A subculture has a pattern of values and a philosophy that outwardly reject the beliefs and values of the larger organization or social system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Decentralization increases when the discretion to spend money, to hire people, and to make similar decisions is moved farther up the hierarchy of authority.

Sagas are important because they are used to tell new members the founding story of the company.

Workers and supervisors in a(n) __________ structure have two supervisors-one functional and one project manager.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, a(n) __________ is an unproven and frequently unstated belief that is accepted without criticism.

__________ are embellished heroic accounts of accomplishments, especially regarding the founding of an organization.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, __________ are standardized and recurring activities that are used at special times to influence the behaviors and understanding of organizational members.

Ramy is a member of a literature club in his college and has to wear a pin to show affiliation to the club. In this context, the pin is a(n) __________.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, __________ are artifacts, objects, acts, or events that serve to transmit cultural meaning.

Functional departmentalization refers to the grouping of individuals by skill, knowledge, and action.

An organic organizational structure __________.

In the context of the three important levels of cultural analysis in organizations, the core values of religious organizations __________.

Which type of bureaucracy results in a management that emphasizes routine for efficiency?

Organizational context is the characteristics of a job, organization, or work situation that affect the way people in that situation act and interact.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, the corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery personnel is an example of a(n) __________.

A(n) __________ structure is typical of companies that organize around projects, such as engineering or construction firms, that require adaptability to the needs of changing projects but efficiency in operating procedures and results.

Countercultures work against organizational purpose and can be damaging if not addressed.

Differentiate between tall and flat organizational structures. Discuss span of control in the context of organizational structure.

Organizational __________ helps people in organizations make sense of their surroundings by conveying the expected norms of behavior.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, a(n) __________ is any object, act, or event that serves to transmit cultural meaning.

A subculture has a pattern of values and a philosophy that outwardly reject the beliefs and values of the larger organization or social system.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences

Perception and Emotion

Motivation

Work Well in Teams

Be an Effective Leader and Follower

Understand and Manage Power and Politics

Build Strong Relationships and Networks

Develop Communication Skills

Handle Conflict, Negotiation, and Decision Making

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Exam 2: OB in Context

Decentralization increases when the discretion to spend money, to hire people, and to make similar decisions is moved farther up the hierarchy of authority.

Sagas are important because they are used to tell new members the founding story of the company.

Workers and supervisors in a(n) __________ structure have two supervisors-one functional and one project manager.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, a(n) __________ is an unproven and frequently unstated belief that is accepted without criticism.

__________ are embellished heroic accounts of accomplishments, especially regarding the founding of an organization.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, __________ are standardized and recurring activities that are used at special times to influence the behaviors and understanding of organizational members.

Ramy is a member of a literature club in his college and has to wear a pin to show affiliation to the club. In this context, the pin is a(n) __________.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, __________ are artifacts, objects, acts, or events that serve to transmit cultural meaning.

Functional departmentalization refers to the grouping of individuals by skill, knowledge, and action.

An organic organizational structure __________.

In the context of the three important levels of cultural analysis in organizations, the core values of religious organizations __________.

Which type of bureaucracy results in a management that emphasizes routine for efficiency?

Organizational context is the characteristics of a job, organization, or work situation that affect the way people in that situation act and interact.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, the corporate uniform worn by UPS delivery personnel is an example of a(n) __________.

A(n) __________ structure is typical of companies that organize around projects, such as engineering or construction firms, that require adaptability to the needs of changing projects but efficiency in operating procedures and results.

Countercultures work against organizational purpose and can be damaging if not addressed.

Differentiate between tall and flat organizational structures. Discuss span of control in the context of organizational structure.

Organizational __________ helps people in organizations make sense of their surroundings by conveying the expected norms of behavior.

In the context of the signs of organizational culture, a(n) __________ is any object, act, or event that serves to transmit cultural meaning.

A subculture has a pattern of values and a philosophy that outwardly reject the beliefs and values of the larger organization or social system.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences

Perception and Emotion

Motivation

Work Well in Teams

Be an Effective Leader and Follower

Understand and Manage Power and Politics

Build Strong Relationships and Networks

Develop Communication Skills

Handle Conflict, Negotiation, and Decision Making

Filters