Question 1

Artifacts reflecting values of an organization include

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B

Question 2

Organizational culture is not a relatively new concept.

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Organizational culture is a relatively new concept.

Question 3

_____________ are shared principles,standards,and goals.

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Values

Question 4

Worldwide business leaders identified corporate culture to be second to corporate strategy for business success.

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Worldwide business leaders identified corporate culture to be as important as corporate strategy for business success.

Question 5

Looking at tangible aspects of an organization is likely to give a full picture of the organization.

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Looking at tangible aspects is unlikely to give a full picture of the organization.

Question 6

Leaders of successful businesses are quick to attribute their company's success to their organization's culture.

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Many successful leaders recognize the importance of fostering a positive and supportive company culture, which can lead to improved employee engagement, productivity, and overall success.

Question 7

Organizational culture has a strong influence on employee behavior but not on organizational performance.False: Organizational culture has a strong influence on employee behavior as well as organizational performance.Medium;Comprehension

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Organizational culture has a strong influence on employee behavior as well as organizational performance.

Question 8

Having the "right" culture may be a competitive advantage for an organization in the following ways EXCEPT:

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The answer of Having the "right" culture may be a...

Question 9

Shared values,or _____________ within the organization,may be related to increased performance.

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The answer of Shared values,or _____________ within the organization,may be...

Question 10

_________________ refers to a system of shared assumptions,values,and beliefs that show people what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior.

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The answer of _________________ refers to a system of shared...

Question 11

Researchers did not find a relationship between organizational cultures and company performance with respect to the following indicators

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The researchers did not find a relationship between organizational cultures and company performance with respect to stock conditions.

Question 12

The _____________ function involves creating and implementing organizational design decisions.

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The answer of The _____________ function involves creating and implementing...

Question 13

It is important to have a culture that fits with the demands of the company's ________________.

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The answer of It is important to have a culture...

Question 14

Peters and Waterman's best-selling book In Search of Excellence made the argument that company success could be attributed to an organization culture that included the following EXCEPT:

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The other three options (decisive, customer-oriented, and empowering) are all characteristics that Peters and Waterman argued were important for an organization culture that led to company success. "Invisible" is not a characteristic that they included in this list.

Question 15

It has been argued that organizations that have a rare and hard to imitate ____________ enjoy a competitive advantage.

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The answer of It has been argued that organizations that...

Question 16

The ability to understand and influence organizational culture is an important item for managers to have in their toolkit when they are carrying out their controlling P-O-L-C function as well as their organizing function.

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Understanding and influencing organizational culture can help managers effectively control and organize their team and resources.

Question 17

Of the three levels of organizational culture,_________________ are taken for granted,and reflect beliefs about human nature and reality.

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The answer of Of the three levels of organizational culture,_________________...

Question 18

The values and assumptions that shape the organization's culture can be uncovered by observing all of the following EXCEPT:

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The stakeholders involved in the organization may have an impact on the organization's culture, but they do not necessarily provide insights into its values and assumptions. To uncover the values and assumptions that shape the organization's culture, it is important to observe how employees interact, their beliefs and perceptions regarding what is right and appropriate behavior, and the choices they make.

Question 19

Organizational culture is related to the POLC function of:

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The answer of Organizational culture is related to the POLC...

Question 20

Culture is by and large ___________ to individuals just like the sea is invisible to the fish swimming in it.

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The answer of Culture is by and large ___________ to...

Quiz 8: Organizational Culture