Question 1

The ultimate source of organizational culture is the people who make up the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Awards dinners, newspaper releases, and employee promotions are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rites of passage 
B)  rites of integration 
C)  rites of enhancement 
D)  rites of announcement 
A)  rites of passage 
B)  rites of integration 
C)  rites of enhancement 
D)  rites of announcement C

Question 3

A(n) ________ is MOST LIKELY to give rise to a culture in which innovation and flexibility are desired terminal values.

Accepted Answer

A)  organic structure 
B)  hyperbolic structure 
C)  mechanistic structure 
D)  institutional structure 
A)  organic structure 
B)  hyperbolic structure 
C)  mechanistic structure 
D)  institutional structure A

Question 4

The personal values and beliefs and hiring practices of the ________ exerts the greatest influence on a company's culture, within its first few years of operations.

Accepted Answer

A)  CEO 
B)  director of human resources 
C)  director of product development 
D)  founder 
A)  CEO 
B)  director of human resources 
C)  director of product development 
D)  founder

Question 5

The ability of an organization's culture to motivate employees and increase its effectiveness is directly related to the way in which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  members socialize 
B)  members communicate 
C)  members are compensated 
D)  members learn the organization's values 
A)  members socialize 
B)  members communicate 
C)  members are compensated 
D)  members learn the organization's values

Question 6

________ are standards or styles of behavior that are considered acceptable or typical for a group of people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rules 
B)  Norms 
C)  Regulations 
D)  Expectations 
A)  Rules 
B)  Norms 
C)  Regulations 
D)  Expectations

Question 7

Employees ________ an organization's values and its specific norms when they learn to behave according to their organization's specific values and norms without realizing they are doing so.

Accepted Answer

A)  memorize 
B)  internalize 
C)  conceptualize 
D)  individualize 
A)  memorize 
B)  internalize 
C)  conceptualize 
D)  individualize

Question 8

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that an organization establishes to coordinate and motivate its employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

American managers doing business abroad should expect to do business the American way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The organization's culture does little to control the way employees perceive and respond to their environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ is the set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave towards each other and towards people outside of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational milieu 
B)  Organizational culture 
C)  Organizational behavior 
D)  Organizational ambiance 
A)  Organizational milieu 
B)  Organizational culture 
C)  Organizational behavior 
D)  Organizational ambiance

Question 12

Rites of affiliation mark an individual's entry to, promotion in, and departure from an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Organization A has offices that are as small as can be whereas Organization B has offices designed to be conducive for teamwork. What is MOST LIKELY to be true about the organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both Organization A and Organization B value economy. 
B)  Both Organization A and Organization B value innovation. 
C)  Organization A values economy. Organization B values innovation. 
D)  Organization A values innovation. Organization B values economy. 
A)  Both Organization A and Organization B value economy. 
B)  Both Organization A and Organization B value innovation. 
C)  Organization A values economy. Organization B values innovation. 
D)  Organization A values innovation. Organization B values economy.

Question 14

Successful companies need a strong set of terminal values and a belief that their company will always be the best in the business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Norms are standards or styles of behavior that are considered acceptable or typical for a group of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Many studies have found that the likelihood of unethical or criminal behavior increases when people feel outside pressure to perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The founder of an organization has a substantial influence on the organization's initial culture because of his or her personal values and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Fair and equitable human resource procedures signal workers that they are working for an ethical organization and should behave in an ethical manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The values and assumptions in an organization's culture have little effect on organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Innovation and flexibility are desired terminal values in an organic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ultimate source of organizational culture is the people who make up the organization.

Awards dinners, newspaper releases, and employee promotions are examples of ________.

A(n) ________ is MOST LIKELY to give rise to a culture in which innovation and flexibility are desired terminal values.

The personal values and beliefs and hiring practices of the ________ exerts the greatest influence on a company's culture, within its first few years of operations.

The ability of an organization's culture to motivate employees and increase its effectiveness is directly related to the way in which ________.

________ are standards or styles of behavior that are considered acceptable or typical for a group of people.

Employees ________ an organization's values and its specific norms when they learn to behave according to their organization's specific values and norms without realizing they are doing so.

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that an organization establishes to coordinate and motivate its employees.

American managers doing business abroad should expect to do business the American way.

The organization's culture does little to control the way employees perceive and respond to their environment.

________ is the set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave towards each other and towards people outside of the organization.

Rites of affiliation mark an individual's entry to, promotion in, and departure from an organization.

Organization A has offices that are as small as can be whereas Organization B has offices designed to be conducive for teamwork. What is MOST LIKELY to be true about the organizations?

Successful companies need a strong set of terminal values and a belief that their company will always be the best in the business.

Norms are standards or styles of behavior that are considered acceptable or typical for a group of people.

Many studies have found that the likelihood of unethical or criminal behavior increases when people feel outside pressure to perform.

The founder of an organization has a substantial influence on the organization's initial culture because of his or her personal values and beliefs.

Fair and equitable human resource procedures signal workers that they are working for an ethical organization and should behave in an ethical manner.

The values and assumptions in an organization's culture have little effect on organizational effectiveness.

Innovation and flexibility are desired terminal values in an organic structure.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 17: Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

The ultimate source of organizational culture is the people who make up the organization.

Awards dinners, newspaper releases, and employee promotions are examples of ________.

A(n) ________ is MOST LIKELY to give rise to a culture in which innovation and flexibility are desired terminal values.

The personal values and beliefs and hiring practices of the ________ exerts the greatest influence on a company's culture, within its first few years of operations.

The ability of an organization's culture to motivate employees and increase its effectiveness is directly related to the way in which ________.

________ are standards or styles of behavior that are considered acceptable or typical for a group of people.

Employees ________ an organization's values and its specific norms when they learn to behave according to their organization's specific values and norms without realizing they are doing so.

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that an organization establishes to coordinate and motivate its employees.

American managers doing business abroad should expect to do business the American way.

The organization's culture does little to control the way employees perceive and respond to their environment.

________ is the set of shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees think, feel, and behave towards each other and towards people outside of the organization.

Rites of affiliation mark an individual's entry to, promotion in, and departure from an organization.

Organization A has offices that are as small as can be whereas Organization B has offices designed to be conducive for teamwork. What is MOST LIKELY to be true about the organizations?

Successful companies need a strong set of terminal values and a belief that their company will always be the best in the business.

Norms are standards or styles of behavior that are considered acceptable or typical for a group of people.

Many studies have found that the likelihood of unethical or criminal behavior increases when people feel outside pressure to perform.

The founder of an organization has a substantial influence on the organization's initial culture because of his or her personal values and beliefs.

Fair and equitable human resource procedures signal workers that they are working for an ethical organization and should behave in an ethical manner.

The values and assumptions in an organization's culture have little effect on organizational effectiveness.

Innovation and flexibility are desired terminal values in an organic structure.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Creating a Motivating Work Setting

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organization Change and Development

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