Question 1

Corporate cultures are established in organizations based on what is expected, modeled, mentored, trained, monitored, evaluated, and reinforced.

Accepted Answer

Corporate cultures are indeed established in organizations based on what is expected, modeled, mentored, trained, monitored, evaluated, and reinforced.

Question 2

Which of the following are associated with the third phase of globalization?&#10;A)Outsourcing&#10;B)Supply chaining&#10;C)Open-sourcing&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three options are associated with the third phase of globalization. Outsourcing refers to the practice of obtaining goods or services from an external supplier, often in a different country. Supply chain refers to the network of businesses that are involved in the creation and delivery of a product, which can span across multiple countries in the globalized economy. Open-sourcing refers to the practice of making software code and other intellectual property open and available to the public for collaboration and development, which has been facilitated by the internet and digital technology.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of establishing a safety-first corporate culture?&#10;A)Assess the current corporate culture&#10;B)Complete OSHA's corporate culture training&#10;C)Understand the need&#10;D)Plan for the desired corporate culture

Accepted Answer

OSHA does not have a specific "corporate culture training" program. The other three steps (assessing current culture, understanding the need, and planning for desired culture) are key components in establishing a safety-first culture.

Question 4

The most effective way for an organization to succeed in the global marketplace is to provide superior value to customers.

Accepted Answer

Providing superior value to customers is one of the key factors for success in the global marketplace. Customers are always looking for the best products and services at the most reasonable prices, and organizations that can deliver on these requirements are likely to succeed in the long run. Superior value can be achieved through a variety of means, including innovation, quality, customer service, and pricing strategies. By providing excellent value to customers, an organization can build a loyal customer base and maintain a competitive edge in the global market.

Question 5

When a safety-first corporate culture exists in an organization, there is widely shared agreement among decision makers that a safe and healthy work environment is essential to success.

Accepted Answer

When a safety-first corporate culture exists in an organization, there is a shared understanding and agreement among decision makers that safety is a top priority and critical to the success of the organization.

Question 6

Evidence of an organization's corporate culture can be found in which of the following?&#10;A)Its priorities&#10;B)Effects of peer pressure on safety&#10;C)Neither A nor B&#10;D)Both A and B

Accepted Answer

An organization's corporate culture is reflected in its priorities and can be observed through the effects of peer pressure on safety, making both choices A and B correct. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 7

Evidence of a safety-first corporate culture exists in an organization's priorities.

Accepted Answer

If safety is a top priority for an organization, it demonstrates a safety-first corporate culture.

Question 8

A safety-first corporate culture is one in which higher management and supervisors are friendly to safety professionals.

Accepted Answer

A safety-first corporate culture is one where the priority is on safety over productivity or financial concerns, and it involves everyone in the organization, not just the friendliness of higher management and supervisors to safety professionals.

Question 9

Having a safety-first corporate culture will help organizations ensure more effective regulatory compliance.

Accepted Answer

A safety-first culture emphasizes the importance of avoiding risks and preventing accidents, which aligns with regulatory requirements for workplace safety and health. Thus, organizations that prioritize safety are more likely to comply with regulations than those that do not.

Question 10

When trying to establish a safety-first corporate culture, the concept of &#34;fit&#34; should not be a concern when hiring new personnel.

Accepted Answer

The concept of "fit" should still be considered when hiring new personnel, but it should be based on the individual's alignment with the company's safety values and culture. It's important to ensure that new hires are committed to safety and willing to uphold the company's safety policies and procedures.

Question 11

There are five elements in superior value: quality, cost, service, marketing, and public relations.

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Question 12

A safety-first corporate culture exists when which of the following support the establishment and maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment?&#10;A)Stockholders&#10;B)Employees&#10;C)Supervisors&#10;D)Tacit assumptions, beliefs, and values

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Question 13

Which of the following is evidence of the existence a safety-first corporate culture?&#10;A)Ceremonies to celebrate safety and health successes&#10;B)The NIOSH seal of approval&#10;C)Frequent seminars on the OSHA standards&#10;D)None of the above

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Question 14

One effect of the globalization phenomenon has been to decrease the intensity of competition organizations are subjected to on a daily basis.

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Question 15

Companies that attempt to adopt world-class practices without first adopting a world-class corporate culture are like houses built on sand.

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Question 16

As competition becomes more intense, some organizations have responded by cutting corners and taking shortcuts when it comes to safety and health.

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Deck 31: Establishing a Safety-First Corporate Culture