Question 1

Which of these options best encompasses the concept of organizational culture?&#10;A) Environmental settings within the workplace&#10;B) Shared assumptions, values, and beliefs of members within an organization&#10;C) The diversity of the employees within a workplace&#10;D) Common goals and standards set by employees

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture refers to the shared assumptions, values, and beliefs of the members within an organization. It encompasses the attitudes, behaviors, and customs that shape the way people interact with each other and approach their work. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Options A, C, and D do not fully encompass the concept of organizational culture.

Question 2

According to the text, an organization's culture should be:&#10;A) A nurturing environment that welcomes all forms of human difference&#10;B) Strict, to ensure that all employees follow the rules and achieve goals&#10;C) A friendly, but firm, culture that ensures work is completed on time&#10;D) Non-existent, so as to ensure nobody is left out

Accepted Answer

The text states that an organization's culture should be a nurturing environment that welcomes all forms of human difference. This suggests that the organization should promote diversity and inclusivity among its employees, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported. This is important for creating a positive work environment, increasing employee engagement, and promoting productivity. Options B, C, and D do not fully capture the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Question 3

Which is not an example of ways culture can be represented within an organization?&#10;A) Storytelling, ceremonies, artifacts, and so on&#10;B) Behaviors and attitudes communicated through interactions of people&#10;C) Biases and prejudices of individuals within an organization&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Organizational culture can be understood based on three distinct forms of group membership. Which of these is not one of these cultures according to the text?&#10;A) Culture of differentiation&#10;B) Culture of inclusion&#10;C) Culture of unity&#10;D) Culture of integration

Accepted Answer

Culture of inclusion is not one of the three distinct forms of group membership according to the text.

Question 5

The &#34;good ol' boy network&#34; is an organizational social culture that:&#10;A) Allows biases to linger and endure&#10;B) Creates a social stratification of exclusion&#10;C) Helps an organizational culture maintain exclusion&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

The "good ol' boy network" perpetuates biases and exclusionary behaviors and norms within an organization's social culture. It creates a system of social stratification that uplifts certain groups while leaving others out. The culture of exclusion is maintained through the network's perpetuation of the status quo. All of these factors contribute to the negative effects of the "good ol' boy network."

Question 6

Which of the following is not characteristic of an organization that seeks to promote diversity?&#10;A) Ensuring a climate is maintained that welcomes and supports all individuals&#10;B) Emphasizing a culture that is embracing and celebrating diversity to make a case for diversity for business success&#10;C) Expecting that legislation can change or control attitudes of their employees&#10;D) Maintaining a positive organizational social culture

Accepted Answer

Expecting that legislation can change or control attitudes of their employees is not a characteristic of an organization that seeks to promote diversity. While legislation can provide a framework for promoting diversity and preventing discrimination, it cannot change individual attitudes and beliefs. Organizations that truly seek to promote diversity focus on creating a positive culture and climate that embraces and celebrates diversity.

Question 7

According to the text, which of these major companies is of representative of a company with a positive organizational social culture based on their diversity statement?&#10;A) Amazon&#10;B) Apple&#10;C) Google&#10;D) Microsoft

Accepted Answer

Google's diversity statement explicitly states their commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, including their focus on hiring underrepresented groups and creating a supportive environment for all employees.

Question 8

Which is not an example of a reaction in the workplace someone might have to an unwelcoming culture?&#10;A) Feelings of positive self-efficacy&#10;B) Feelings of rage&#10;C) Associating certain individuals with a specific behavior&#10;D) Feelings of embarrassment, anguish, and pain

Accepted Answer

Feelings of positive self-efficacy would actually be an example of a positive reaction to an unwelcoming culture, as it suggests that the individual still believes in their abilities and potential despite the negative environment. The other three options (feelings of rage, association of certain individuals with specific behavior, and feelings of embarrassment, anguish, and pain) are all examples of negative reactions to an unwelcoming culture.

Question 9

Which of the following structures or groups of people have a major role in developing an organizational culture that embraces diversity and inclusion?&#10;A) Employees&#10;B) Leaders and managers&#10;C) Clients or customers&#10;D) Outside human resource agencies

Accepted Answer

Leaders and managers have the most significant role in creating an organizational culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. They set the tone for the organization and are responsible for implementing policies and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion. While employees and clients or customers can also play a role, their impact is limited without the support and guidance of leadership. Outside human resource agencies may provide guidance and resources, but they don't have the same level of influence as internal leadership.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a way in which organizational justice has been studied according to equity theory?&#10;A) Procedural justice&#10;B) Interactional justice&#10;C) Distributive justice&#10;D) Definitive justice

Accepted Answer

The three commonly studied types of organizational justice according to equity theory are procedural justice, interactional justice, and distributive justice. Definitive justice is not a term commonly used in this context.

Deck 3: Exploring the Relationship Between the Organizational Culture and Diversity in the Workforce