Question 1

Which of the following expresses the core values shared by a majority of the organization's members

Accepted Answer

The dominant culture represents the core values shared by a majority of the organization's members. It is the most common set of values, beliefs, and norms guiding behavior within the organization.

Question 2

Cam was happy with his promotion, but sad to be leaving his work group; his current work group gets along well and had a strong focus on goal achievement in the time he has worked with them.Cam is likely in which stage of the socialization process in the job he is leaving

Accepted Answer

Cam is likely in the metamorphosis stage of the socialization process because he has already been working with the group for some time and has developed a strong connection with them. He is now experiencing a sense of loss as he prepares to leave and transition into a new role.

Question 3

SCENARIO 10-2 Masterson College is a small liberal arts women's college in North Carolina.The founders of the college were Baptist and were committed to the idea that a liberal arts education was the best preparation for life-long learning.Within the last two decades, the business department has become one of the larger departments on campus.The faculty of the business department are committed to liberal arts education but are also committed to finding employment for their graduates.
The business department holds some unique values in addition to the ________ of the dominant culture.

Accepted Answer

The business department holds unique values in addition to the core values of the dominant culture, which refers to the fundamental beliefs and principles that are widely accepted within the college.

Question 4

Which of the following is not identified as a force that sustains organizational culture

Accepted Answer

Stakeholder equity may be important for organizational success, but it is not identified as a specific force that sustains organizational culture. The other options are all key factors that can help to shape and maintain a strong culture within an organization.

Question 5

Ron was struck by the fact that everyone in his new organization seemed to clearly understand how objects and ideas of interest fit together for the organization.The organization's culture is exhibited through its

Accepted Answer

Beliefs are the underlying convictions or accepted truths that shape how members of an organization perceive and interpret the world around them, influencing how they understand the relationships between objects and ideas.

Question 6

Diane's four years as a student studying business had included a co-op experience at a local oil company that was four months long.Diane didn't get paid during her co-op term, but she did hope that other employees would value it when she began job hunting.Diane is in which stage of the socialization process

Accepted Answer

The prearrival stage involves all the learning that occurs before a new employee joins an organization, including education and experiences like Diane's co-op.

Question 7

If an organization's core values are shared and acted upon by the majority of its members, the organization exhibits what type of culture

Accepted Answer

A dominant culture is characterized by strong adherence to core values and beliefs that are shared by the majority of its members. This type of culture is usually the result of effective leadership and communication within the organization. The organization's values are deeply rooted in its members, which creates a strong sense of belonging and identity.

Question 8

After working for her new company for a few weeks, Sheila was disillusioned because what she was told at the outset about the company did not seem to match with reality.She was at which stage of the socialization process

Accepted Answer

Sheila was at the encounter stage of the socialization process, where she was beginning to experience and understand the company's culture and how it differed from her expectations.

Question 9

The dominant culture is

Accepted Answer

The dominant culture refers to the core values, norms, and practices that are widely shared and strongly held throughout the organization, essentially synonymous with the organization's overall culture.

Question 10

Rohit thought he would really fit in with his new organization since everyone seemed to be individualistic like him.He could hardly wait for Monday, his first day on the job.Rohit is likely in which stage of the socialization process

Accepted Answer

Rohit is in the prearrival stage, which involves the period before joining an organization where an individual forms expectations about the company and its culture.

Question 11

Integrity, fairness and harmony are the three most important concepts that stand above all others at Yanni's organization.These are known as its

Accepted Answer

Core values are the fundamental beliefs and principles that guide an organization's behavior and decision-making. Integrity, fairness, and harmony are all examples of core values.

Question 12

Zelda was struck by just how fiercely goal-focused her new work group was and how intent it was on destroying the competition.Zelda is unsure whether she can agree with these beliefs and attitudes.Zelda is likely in which stage of the socialization process

Accepted Answer

Zelda is in the metamorphosis stage, where she is evaluating whether the beliefs and attitudes of the new work group align with her own values and whether she wants to fully assimilate into the group culture.

Question 13

Slowly but surely, Kevin is adjusting to his new work group's values and norms.Kevin is at which stage of the socialization process

Accepted Answer

The stage of metamorphosis is characterized by the employee fully embracing the values and norms of the new work group. Therefore, slowly adjusting to the new group's values and norms is indicative of Kevin being in the metamorphosis stage of the socialization process.

Question 14

Rava was going through an orientation process whose goal was to ensure that she adapted to her new organization's culture.This process is known as

Accepted Answer

The process Rava is going through is known as socialization, which involves adapting to an organization's culture and learning its norms, values, and expectations. Options A, B, D, and E have negative connotations and suggest a forceful or coercive approach, which is not the purpose of socialization.

Question 15

It was obvious to Sharon when she arrived for her first day of work that the company knew what it stood for and what was important to it.The company mission clearly stated "integrity was paramount in all relationships, including relationships with the environment and the community".The organization's culture is exhibited through its

Accepted Answer

The company's mission statement emphasizes the importance of integrity, which is a core value. Therefore, the organization's culture is exhibited through its values.

Question 16

SCENARIO 10-2 Masterson College is a small liberal arts women's college in North Carolina.The founders of the college were Baptist and were committed to the idea that a liberal arts education was the best preparation for life-long learning.Within the last two decades, the business department has become one of the larger departments on campus.The faculty of the business department are committed to liberal arts education but are also committed to finding employment for their graduates.
The belief in a liberal arts education is part of the

Accepted Answer

The belief in a liberal arts education being the best preparation for life-long learning is part of the dominant culture of Masterson College, as it was a founding principle and is still upheld by the college as a whole. While the business department may have its own subculture, the belief in a liberal arts education is larger than just one department. It is not a weak culture, as it has been maintained for decades. It may be part of the mission statement, but the scenario does not explicitly state this. It is not related to the business plan specifically, as the belief in a liberal arts education extends beyond just the goals of the business department.

Question 17

SCENARIO 10-2 Masterson College is a small liberal arts women's college in North Carolina.The founders of the college were Baptist and were committed to the idea that a liberal arts education was the best preparation for life-long learning.Within the last two decades, the business department has become one of the larger departments on campus.The faculty of the business department are committed to liberal arts education but are also committed to finding employment for their graduates.
The commitment to finding employment for graduates is part of the

Accepted Answer

The commitment to finding employment for graduates is a specific value and belief held within the business department, which can be considered a subculture within the larger culture of the college. The other options do not accurately reflect this aspect of the scenario.

Question 18

The frustrating aspect to Peter about his new organization was the degree to which it emphasized maintaining the status quo.Which of the following characteristics of organizational culture does this reflect

Accepted Answer

The emphasis on maintaining the status quo reflects a culture of stability, which prioritizes preserving current practices and minimizing change.

Question 19

Tonya was amazed that the people in her new company identified much more with their own department than they did with the organization as a whole.This would mean each department likely has its own

Accepted Answer

The identification of individuals within a company with their own department more than the organization as a whole is indicative of separate subcultures within each department.

Question 20

The ultimate source of an organization's culture is

Accepted Answer

The ultimate source of an organization's culture is its founders, as they set the initial values, beliefs, and practices that shape the organizational culture. These founders may be the individual or group of individuals who originally created the organization, or they may be subsequent leaders who have had a significant impact on the organization's direction and culture.

Quiz 10: Organizational Culture