Question 1

In organizations with networked cultures,we tend to find _____ sociability and _____ solidarity.

Accepted Answer

Cultures in which all employees are friendly to one another, but everyone thinks differently and does his or her own thing, are networked cultures.

Question 2

Every year,7 Days,a large retail chain,organizes a large annual function in which it gives an "Employee of the Year" award to a deserving employee,along with a $5,000 cash prize and an opportunity to launch the retail chain's new product.This is an example of which of the following components of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a ceremony, as it is a formal event held annually to recognize and reward a deserving employee.

Question 3

_____ consist(s)of anecdotes,accounts,legends,and myths that are passed down from cohort to cohort within an organization.

Accepted Answer

Stories consist of anecdotes, accounts, legends, and myths that are passed down from cohort to cohort within an organization. Rituals refer to the specific actions and behaviors that are repeated and carry symbolic value. Values refer to the principles and beliefs that guide the behaviors and decision-making of individuals and organizations. Language and symbols refer to the shared communication systems within an organization.

Question 4

In organizations with mercenary cultures,we tend to find _____ sociability and _____ solidarity.

Accepted Answer

In organizations with mercenary cultures or cultures that value individual effort and achievement, socializing is often seen as a waste of time and resources. As such, sociability tends to be low. In contrast, these organizations tend to prioritize individual goals over collective objectives, and this can lead to low solidarity. Therefore, the best choice is B - low sociability and high solidarity.

Question 5

Quest,Inc.,has a sign hanging in every employee's cubicle that reads: "Together we are greater than any one of us." This is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

The sign in every employee's cubicle is an example of an espoused value, which is a belief or philosophy that a company explicitly states. In this case, the sign reflects the company's belief in the importance of teamwork and collaboration.

Question 6

_____ is/are the degree to which group members think and act alike,and _____ represent(s)how friendly employees are to one another.

Accepted Answer

Solidarity is the degree to which group members think and act alike, and sociability represents how friendly employees are to one another.

Question 7

Which of the following are the beliefs,philosophies,and norms that a company explicitly states?

Accepted Answer

Espoused values are the beliefs, philosophies, and norms that a company explicitly states, which are usually reflected in its mission and vision statements, code of ethics and core values.

Question 8

At Delta Diamonds,Inc.,managers start every week with a two-hour meeting,focusing on goals for that week and open communication between team members in their department and ways to achieve the goals.This routine describes:

Accepted Answer

The described routine is a ritual, as it is a repeated and structured activity that holds symbolic significance within the company culture.

Question 9

_____ reflect(s)the jargon,slang,and slogans used within the walls of an organization.

Accepted Answer

Language refers to the jargon, slang, and slogans used within an organization. Rituals, beliefs, values, and symbols all have their own meanings and connotations, but they are not specific to language use within the organization.

Question 10

At NoFrills Corporation,employees are distant and disconnected from one another.Based on this,the organizational culture at NoFrills can be described as:

Accepted Answer

Organizations that are low on both dimensions (solidarity and sociability) have a fragmented culture in which employees are distant and disconnected from one another. Therefore, based on the given information, NoFrills Corporation's organizational culture can be described as fragmented.

Question 11

The daily or weekly planned routines that occur in an organization are called:

Accepted Answer

Rituals are the daily or weekly planned routines that occur in an organization. Stories, values, representations, and symbols are all important aspects of organizational culture, but do not specifically refer to planned routines.

Question 12

_____ are the taken-for-granted beliefs and philosophies that are so ingrained that employees simply act on them rather than questioning the validity of their behavior in a given situation.

Accepted Answer

Basic underlying assumptions are the deeply ingrained beliefs and philosophies that employees hold and act upon without questioning their validity. They are so taken-for-granted that they are rarely discussed or thought about consciously. In contrast, espoused values are the values that the organization publicly claims to adhere to, and observable artifacts are the visible symbols and signs of an organization's culture (such as logos, dress codes, and office layouts). Stories and rituals are also part of an organization's culture, but they do not capture the concept of deeply ingrained beliefs and philosophies that define basic underlying assumptions.

Question 13

At Rolce Technologies,the core design team of 10 employees has daily "stand-up" meetings.All the core design team members gather standing up for a rapid-fire update on the project.These stand-up meetings are representative of which of the following components of the organization's culture?

Accepted Answer

The stand-up meetings at Rolce Technologies are an example of a ritual, which refers to the repetitive actions that reinforce the values and beliefs of an organization. The fact that the meetings are daily and involve all core design team members standing up for a quick update indicates that this is a regular and consistent practice that helps to establish a sense of teamwork and shared purpose among the employees.

Question 14

In organizations with communal cultures,there is _____ sociability and _____ solidarity.

Accepted Answer

In organizations with communal cultures, there is high sociability as employees are encouraged to have open communication and build relationships with each other. There is also high solidarity, as the organization emphasizes a shared vision or goal that employees are dedicated to achieving together.

Question 15

_____ represent the deepest and least observable part of a culture.

Accepted Answer

Basic underlying assumptions represent the deeply held beliefs and values of a culture that are often unconscious and taken for granted. They are the foundation upon which all other aspects of the culture are built, and are not easily observable or evident to outsiders.

Question 16

Formal events that are generally performed in front of an audience of organizational members are known as:

Accepted Answer

Ceremonies are formal events that are generally performed in front of an audience of organizational members. Rituals, stories, language, and symbols may also be used in these ceremonies, but they are not synonymous with the events themselves.

Question 17

Organizations that have cultures in which employees think alike but are not friendly to one another can be considered _____ cultures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations that have cultures in which employees...

Question 18

In organizations with fragmented cultures,there is _____ sociability and _____ solidarity.

Accepted Answer

Fragmented cultures refer to organizations where different sub-groups or departments have their own distinct values, beliefs, and norms. This leads to low sociability because individuals within the sub-groups have limited interactions with individuals from other sub-groups. Additionally, because there is no shared culture or values, solidarity is also low.

Question 19

Walker International has recently published its vision statement.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Walker International's vision statement is an example of espoused values, which are the beliefs and values that an organization publicly states and actively promotes.

Question 20

The published mission statement at Dunlop,Inc.,is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The published mission statement is a clear example of espoused values as it represents the company's stated beliefs and aspirations.

Quiz 16: Organizational Culture

In organizations with networked cultures,we tend to find _ sociability and _ solidarity.

_____ consist(s) of anecdotes,accounts,legends,and myths that are passed down from cohort to cohort within an organization.

In organizations with mercenary cultures,we tend to find _ sociability and _ solidarity.

Quest,Inc.,has a sign hanging in every employee's cubicle that reads: "Together we are greater than any one of us." This is an example of a(n) :

_ is/are the degree to which group members think and act alike,and _ represent(s) how friendly employees are to one another.

Which of the following are the beliefs,philosophies,and norms that a company explicitly states?

At Delta Diamonds,Inc.,managers start every week with a two-hour meeting,focusing on goals for that week and open communication between team members in their department and ways to achieve the goals.This routine describes:

_____ reflect(s) the jargon,slang,and slogans used within the walls of an organization.

At NoFrills Corporation,employees are distant and disconnected from one another.Based on this,the organizational culture at NoFrills can be described as:

The daily or weekly planned routines that occur in an organization are called:

_____ are the taken-for-granted beliefs and philosophies that are so ingrained that employees simply act on them rather than questioning the validity of their behavior in a given situation.

At Rolce Technologies,the core design team of 10 employees has daily "stand-up" meetings.All the core design team members gather standing up for a rapid-fire update on the project.These stand-up meetings are representative of which of the following components of the organization's culture?

In organizations with communal cultures,there is _ sociability and _ solidarity.

_____ represent the deepest and least observable part of a culture.

Formal events that are generally performed in front of an audience of organizational members are known as:

Organizations that have cultures in which employees think alike but are not friendly to one another can be considered _____ cultures.

In organizations with fragmented cultures,there is _ sociability and _ solidarity.

Walker International has recently published its vision statement.This is an example of:

The published mission statement at Dunlop,Inc.,is an example of:

Quiz 16: Organizational Culture

In organizations with networked cultures,we tend to find _____ sociability and _____ solidarity.

_____ consist(s) of anecdotes,accounts,legends,and myths that are passed down from cohort to cohort within an organization.

In organizations with mercenary cultures,we tend to find _____ sociability and _____ solidarity.

Quest,Inc.,has a sign hanging in every employee's cubicle that reads: "Together we are greater than any one of us." This is an example of a(n) :

_____ is/are the degree to which group members think and act alike,and _____ represent(s) how friendly employees are to one another.

Which of the following are the beliefs,philosophies,and norms that a company explicitly states?

At Delta Diamonds,Inc.,managers start every week with a two-hour meeting,focusing on goals for that week and open communication between team members in their department and ways to achieve the goals.This routine describes:

_____ reflect(s) the jargon,slang,and slogans used within the walls of an organization.

At NoFrills Corporation,employees are distant and disconnected from one another.Based on this,the organizational culture at NoFrills can be described as:

The daily or weekly planned routines that occur in an organization are called:

_____ are the taken-for-granted beliefs and philosophies that are so ingrained that employees simply act on them rather than questioning the validity of their behavior in a given situation.

At Rolce Technologies,the core design team of 10 employees has daily "stand-up" meetings.All the core design team members gather standing up for a rapid-fire update on the project.These stand-up meetings are representative of which of the following components of the organization's culture?

In organizations with communal cultures,there is _____ sociability and _____ solidarity.

_____ represent the deepest and least observable part of a culture.

Formal events that are generally performed in front of an audience of organizational members are known as:

Organizations that have cultures in which employees think alike but are not friendly to one another can be considered _____ cultures.

In organizations with fragmented cultures,there is _____ sociability and _____ solidarity.

Walker International has recently published its vision statement.This is an example of:

The published mission statement at Dunlop,Inc.,is an example of:

In organizations with networked cultures,we tend to find _ sociability and _ solidarity.

In organizations with mercenary cultures,we tend to find _ sociability and _ solidarity.

_ is/are the degree to which group members think and act alike,and _ represent(s) how friendly employees are to one another.

In organizations with communal cultures,there is _ sociability and _ solidarity.

In organizations with fragmented cultures,there is _ sociability and _ solidarity.