Question 1

__________ is the degree to which the authority to make decisions is restricted to the highest levels of management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the degree to which the...

Question 2

At IBM, the __________ would include the unique stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A)  latent culture 
B)  shared values 
C)  common cultural assumptions 
D)  observable culture 
E)  implicit culture 
A)  latent culture 
B)  shared values 
C)  common cultural assumptions 
D)  observable culture 
E)  implicit culture

Question 3

Organization charts tell us about line versus staff positions and units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding subcultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strong subcultures are often found in high-performance task forces. 
B)  Strong subcultures are often found in high-performance special project groups. 
C)  Subcultures reflect groups with a unique pattern of values and philosophy that are inconsistent with the dominant culture of the larger organization or social system. 
D)  Subcultures emerge to bind individuals working intensely together to accomplish a specific task. 
E)  Strong subcultures are often found in high-performance teams. 
A)  Strong subcultures are often found in high-performance task forces. 
B)  Strong subcultures are often found in high-performance special project groups. 
C)  Subcultures reflect groups with a unique pattern of values and philosophy that are inconsistent with the dominant culture of the larger organization or social system. 
D)  Subcultures emerge to bind individuals working intensely together to accomplish a specific task. 
E)  Strong subcultures are often found in high-performance teams.

Question 5

The concept of __________ suggests that people are likely to continue behaviors that are rewarded and avoid those that are punished.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept of __________ suggests that people...

Question 6

The observable culture of a firm includes stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ rely on functional departmentalization, standardized work processes, and formalized systems of decision-making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ rely on functional departmentalization, standardized work...

Question 8

A counterculture is a group of individuals who exhibit a unique pattern of values and a philosophy that is consistent with the organization's dominant values and norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate with respect to organizational myths?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myths are unproven and frequently unstated beliefs that are accepted without criticism. 
B)  Corporate mythology often focuses on cause-effect relationships that cannot be empirically supported. 
C)  Myths can allow executives to redefine impossible problems into more manageable components. 
D)  Myths can facilitate experimentation and creativity. 
E)  Myths are a heroic account of accomplishments and overcoming epic challenges. 
A)  Myths are unproven and frequently unstated beliefs that are accepted without criticism. 
B)  Corporate mythology often focuses on cause-effect relationships that cannot be empirically supported. 
C)  Myths can allow executives to redefine impossible problems into more manageable components. 
D)  Myths can facilitate experimentation and creativity. 
E)  Myths are a heroic account of accomplishments and overcoming epic challenges.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of organizations with a flat structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have short spans of control. 
B)  They are usually more empowered work environments. 
C)  They typically have authoritative managers. 
D)  They are typically indicative of a more bureaucratic work environment. 
E)  They have many layers and levels of authority. 
A)  They have short spans of control. 
B)  They are usually more empowered work environments. 
C)  They typically have authoritative managers. 
D)  They are typically indicative of a more bureaucratic work environment. 
E)  They have many layers and levels of authority.

Question 11

Managers establish and maintain strong cultures by

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing employee turnover. 
B)  using the authoritarian style of leadership. 
C)  encouraging employees to follow orders without question. 
D)  reinforcing ethnocentrism in the workplace. 
E)  designing and implementing effective reward systems. 
A)  increasing employee turnover. 
B)  using the authoritarian style of leadership. 
C)  encouraging employees to follow orders without question. 
D)  reinforcing ethnocentrism in the workplace. 
E)  designing and implementing effective reward systems.

Question 12

Organizations with a strong culture have a shared understanding regarding who organizational members are and what it means to be part of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n) __________ structure is the most bureaucratic of all structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ structure is the most bureaucratic...

Question 14

The shared actions, values, and beliefs in an organization that guide the behavior of its members are collectively called organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the context of organizational culture, __________ represent the values and norms that are practiced in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  enacted values 
B)  espoused values 
C)  explicit values 
D)  formal values 
E)  core values 
A)  enacted values 
B)  espoused values 
C)  explicit values 
D)  formal values 
E)  core values

Question 16

__________ is the process of learning the accepted norms or customs of an organization through formal and informal processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralization 
B)  Organizational design 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Social engineering 
E)  Hedonism 
A)  Centralization 
B)  Organizational design 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Social engineering 
E)  Hedonism

Question 17

Rituals are embellished heroic accounts of the story of the founding of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following 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)  Distribution 
B)  Dissipation 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Centralization 
E)  Decentralization 
A)  Distribution 
B)  Dissipation 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Centralization 
E)  Decentralization

__________ is the degree to which the authority to make decisions is restricted to the highest levels of management.

At IBM, the __________ would include the unique stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm.

Organization charts tell us about line versus staff positions and units.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding subcultures?

The concept of __________ suggests that people are likely to continue behaviors that are rewarded and avoid those that are punished.

The observable culture of a firm includes stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within the firm.

__________ rely on functional departmentalization, standardized work processes, and formalized systems of decision-making.

A counterculture is a group of individuals who exhibit a unique pattern of values and a philosophy that is consistent with the organization's dominant values and norms.

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate with respect to organizational myths?

Which of the following is true of organizations with a flat structure?

Managers establish and maintain strong cultures by

Organizations with a strong culture have a shared understanding regarding who organizational members are and what it means to be part of the organization.

A(n) __________ structure is the most bureaucratic of all structures.

The shared actions, values, and beliefs in an organization that guide the behavior of its members are collectively called organizational culture.

In the context of organizational culture, __________ represent the values and norms that are practiced in an organization.

__________ is the process of learning the accepted norms or customs of an organization through formal and informal processes.

Rituals are embellished heroic accounts of the story of the founding of an organization.

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

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

__________ is the degree to which the authority to make decisions is restricted to the highest levels of management.

At IBM, the __________ would include the unique stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm.

Organization charts tell us about line versus staff positions and units.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding subcultures?

The concept of __________ suggests that people are likely to continue behaviors that are rewarded and avoid those that are punished.

The observable culture of a firm includes stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within the firm.

__________ rely on functional departmentalization, standardized work processes, and formalized systems of decision-making.

A counterculture is a group of individuals who exhibit a unique pattern of values and a philosophy that is consistent with the organization's dominant values and norms.

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate with respect to organizational myths?

Which of the following is true of organizations with a flat structure?

Managers establish and maintain strong cultures by

Organizations with a strong culture have a shared understanding regarding who organizational members are and what it means to be part of the organization.

A(n) __________ structure is the most bureaucratic of all structures.

The shared actions, values, and beliefs in an organization that guide the behavior of its members are collectively called organizational culture.

In the context of organizational culture, __________ represent the values and norms that are practiced in an organization.

__________ is the process of learning the accepted norms or customs of an organization through formal and informal processes.

Rituals are embellished heroic accounts of the story of the founding of an organization.

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

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