Question 1

What kinds of leadership symbols are important in the creation of a positive corporate culture? Give specific examples.

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Question 2

Explain the differences between the various types of rites--passage and integration.

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Question 3

Give an example of an ethical dilemma that would perplex you as a manager if it were to occur in an organization where you work. What makes the situation you describe meet the definition of "ethical dilemma?"

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Question 4

Explain why ethical behavior of companies is as much an issue of organization culture as it is an issue of personal ethics.

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Question 5

Discuss how organizations are managing and coordinating ethics activities.

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Question 6

Why should whistle-blowers be protected in an organization? In your opinion, where does protection of the whistle-blower fall in the relationship between legal requirements (or rule of law) and ethical standards?

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Question 7

Describe the characteristics that define values-based leaders.

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Question 8

Take a position on the following statement: A bureaucratic culture is less employee-oriented than a clan culture. Defend your position.

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Question 9

Explain social capital and its benefits to an organization.

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Question 10

Discuss and draw a diagram of the relationship between ethical standards and legal requirements.

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Question 11

Assume that you have just been promoted to a plant manager's position in a city 500 miles from your previous position. As you become acquainted with the workers, supervisors, and procedures of the plant, you come to the conclusion that the values and attitudes of the workers and supervisors are the source of the low morale in the plant, as well as the apathetic attitude toward production. Quality inspections have shown that there are a large number of defects in the finished product. Explain the kinds of things you might do to change the organizational culture to one that will be more conducive to positive morale and higher production with better quality.

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Question 12

What is values-based leadership? Give an example.

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Question 13

Explain corporate social responsibility and why so many companies are embracing it. Give some examples of ways companies are good corporate citizens.

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Question 14

List and describe the three values incorporated into a strong adaptive culture.

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Question 15

Some organizations have dress codes that limit individual freedom in the workplace. Do such rules inhibit the establishment of corporate culture?

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Question 16

What are the major differences between the adaptability culture and the mission culture? Which of these two would be most appropriate for a company in a high tech industry and why?

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Question 17

Identify a specific organization that has a culture you know enough about to discuss. Then describe that organization's culture at both of its levels. In your answer, let it be clear what makes up each of the two levels.

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Question 18

The president of a college once said in a guest lecture to a management class on his campus that, "The only important facet of leadership is symbolism." Although many people on his campus would disagree with his views on leadership because of mismanagement that occurred during his presidency, his claim about the importance of symbolism lives on. Explain his view in light of our text's discussion of values based leadership.

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Question 19

Discuss culture strength and organizational subcultures.

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Question 20

What are the important functions of corporate culture in an organization?

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Quiz 10: Organizational Culture and Ethical Values