Question 1

Under the Federal False Claims Act, a Qui tam relator is

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A Qui tam relator is a whistle-blower who brings information to the government about a company's fraudulent activities, often in hopes of receiving a portion of any recovered damages.

Question 2

Leaders who utilize reward power might reward other employees with

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Reward power involves offering incentives such as raises, promotions, status, and praise to motivate employees.

Question 3

Corporate culture applies to

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Corporate culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices within an organization, and it applies to all types of organizations, not just business entities.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about corporate culture is false?

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The values and ethical beliefs that actually guide the firm's employees are not always the same ones that management states as defining the firm's culture.

Question 5

Committees, formal groups of individuals assigned to a specific task,

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Committees typically take longer to reach a decision than an individual because they involve multiple people who must discuss, deliberate, and reach a consensus.

Question 6

Tiffany has been the top sales rep in her company for the past ten years. She has developed countless tricks and tips to continue to bring in customers. Tiffany would likely have ____ over a new sales rep.

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Tiffany would likely have expert power because she has extensive experience and knowledge in sales, which gives her influence over others, especially new sales reps.

Question 7

Group norms

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Group norms are standards of behavior that groups expect of their members, guiding how they should act in various situations.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about group norms is false?

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Group norms can sometimes conflict with the overall organization's culture, leading to potential issues that need to be addressed.

Question 9

The "grapevine" within an organization is an important source of ethical information for

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The "grapevine" refers to informal communication networks within an organization, which are typically found in informal groups.

Question 10

Ethical decisions within organizations are often made by

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Committees and formal and informal groups often make ethical decisions within organizations because they can provide a diverse range of perspectives and expertise, which can help to ensure that decisions are made in a fair and impartial manner.

Question 11

In the past 50 years, scholars have developed at least 164 definitions of culture. According to the text, all have the following common elements:

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Culture is commonly understood to be shared among a group, relatively stable, and formed over a long period of time.

Question 12

Explicit statements of values, beliefs and customs usually come from

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Top management is responsible for setting the overall direction and culture of an organization, which includes explicitly stating the organization's values, beliefs, and customs.

Question 13

Utilizing the concern-for-people by concern-for-performance matrix, define the four quadrants and discuss the characteristics of each. Give examples of companies you can think of that represent each type of culture. Explain why you selected the company for each culture.

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Question 14

Explain how corporate culture influences the ethical behavior of an organization

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Quiz 7: Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships