Question 1

Disjunctive tactics:
A) are used in the involuntary removal of individuals from the organization.
B) have a negative effect on a company's reputation.
C) require newcomers to develop their own way of behaving instead of following role models.
D) separate newcomers from existing organizational members during the learning process.

Accepted Answer

Disjunctive tactics involve allowing newcomers to develop their own ways of behaving rather than following established role models, promoting innovation and personal adaptation.

Question 2

Which socialization tactic separates new organizational members from existing members during the learning process?
A) Formal
B) Investiture
C) Individual
D) Disjunctive

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which socialization tactic separates new organizational members...

Question 3

Which of the following is a way to convey cultural values to organizational members?
A) Social responsibility
B) Stories
C) Societal ethics
D) Golden parachutes

Accepted Answer

Stories are a powerful way to convey cultural values to organizational members as they help employees understand what behaviors are expected and how they align with the organization's culture. By telling stories about how the organization has overcome challenges or displayed certain values in the past, leaders can reinforce cultural values and promote a shared understanding among employees. Options A, C, and D may have some impact on cultural values, but they are not specific ways to convey them to organizational members.

Question 4

Retirement is an example of a ________.
A) rite of degradation
B) rite of enhancement
C) divestiture tactic
D) rite of passage

Accepted Answer

Retirement is a rite of passage, as it marks a transition from the world of work to the retired life.

Question 5

If an organization wants to achieve innovation, which socialization tactics should it employ?
A) Formal, disjunctive, divestiture
B) Sequential, serial, investiture
C) Informal, random, investiture
D) Fixed, disjunctive, divestiture

Accepted Answer

Informal, random, and investiture socialization tactics encourage creativity and innovation by allowing new employees to explore and express their unique ideas and perspectives without strict guidelines or pressure to conform.

Question 6

A middle manager finally gets invited to play in the executive golf tournament. This is an example of a ________.
A) rite of integration
B) rite of enhancement
C) rite of degradation
D) rite of passage

Accepted Answer

A rite of passage is a ceremony or ritual that marks a person's transition from one stage of life to another. In this case, the middle manager's invitation to play in the executive golf tournament is a rite of passage that marks his or her transition from being a middle manager to being an executive.

Question 7

Triad Systems' trade show is an example of a ________.
A) rite of passage
B) rite of differentiation
C) rite of degradation
D) rite of enhancement

Accepted Answer

Triad Systems' trade show is an example of a rite of enhancement because it is an event designed to elevate the company's status, improve its image, and showcase its products or services to potential customers or partners.

Question 8

A bank has a training program that contains six stages. Newcomers must complete each stage of the training in one month, making the total training time six months. Which of the following tactics is this bank using?
A) Disjunctive
B) Informal
C) Fixed
D) Serial

Accepted Answer

This bank is using a fixed tactic, meaning that all newcomers must go through the same set order and timeline of training stages.

Question 9

A company invites all employees to a day at an amusement park. This is an example of ________.
A) a rite of integration
B) social responsibility
C) organizational language
D) a rite of enhancement

Accepted Answer

A day at an amusement park is an example of a rite of integration, which is a ritual or ceremony that reinforces a collective identity and sense of belonging among members of a group or organization.

Question 10

A computer company does not have an established sequence of steps for newcomers to learn. Training is tailored to individual needs. Which of the following tactics is this company using?
A) Divestiture
B) Random
C) Informal
D) Investiture

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer company does not have an...

Question 11

High-tech company has a casual dress code. This dress code is an example of ________.
A) an institutionalized role orientation
B) an individualized role orientation
C) organizational language
D) socialization

Accepted Answer

A casual dress code is an example of organizational language, which refers to the symbols, attire, and jargon that convey the culture and values of an organization.

Question 12

If an organization wants to achieve stability and predictability, what socialization tactics should it employ?
A) Random, collective, disjunctive
B) Sequential, serial, divestiture
C) Collective, informal, investiture
D) Sequential, disjunctive, investiture

Accepted Answer

Sequential, serial, divestiture tactics provide a structured and predictable process for new members, ensuring they adapt to the organization's norms and values, which promotes stability and predictability.

Question 13

Rites of enhancement:
A) encourage members to learn and internalize the organization's norms and values.
B) motivate organizational members to be committed to the company's norms and values.
C) allow an organization to change its norms and values.
D) build common bonds between organizational members.

Accepted Answer

Rites of enhancement are ceremonies or rituals that recognize and reward the achievements of organizational members, thereby motivating them to be committed to the company's norms and values.

Question 14

________ socialization tactics involve providing newcomers with role models and mentors.
A) Investiture
B) Formal
C) Informal
D) Serial

Accepted Answer

Serial socialization tactics involve providing newcomers with role models and mentors to guide them through the socialization process.

Question 15

Triad systems has an annual trade show in which managers give out awards to recognize employees for excellent service. This is called ________.
A) a rite of passage
B) a rite of enhancement
C) a disjunctive process.
D) an institutionalized role orientation.

Accepted Answer

The annual trade show in which managers give out awards to recognize employees for excellent service is an example of a rite of enhancement, which is a ceremony or event that marks an individual's transition to a new status or role, or celebrates their accomplishments or successes.

Question 16

A company has an office complex with athletic fields, a gym, a large garden, and a large picnic area. These facilities are ________ that convey images about the values in this organizational culture.
A) rites of enhancement
B) symbols
C) rites of integration
D) socialization tactics

Accepted Answer

The facilities mentioned are symbols that embody the values of the organizational culture. Symbols are objects or actions that represent something else and convey meaning. In this case, the athletic fields, gym, garden, and picnic area may represent the company's emphasis on health and well-being, as well as a focus on outdoor activities and relaxation.

Question 17

________ build and reinforce common bonds between organizational members.
A) Individual tactics
B) Meetings
C) Rites of integration
D) Instrumental values

Accepted Answer

Rites of integration are designed to build and reinforce common bonds between organizational members. These can include activities such as social events, team-building exercises, and other shared experiences that foster a sense of unity and belonging among employees. Individual tactics and instrumental values may be important for individual success within the organization, but they are not specifically focused on building common bonds between members. Meetings can serve as a platform for discussing and reinforcing these common bonds, but they are not a specific tactic designed for this purpose.

Question 18

________ mark an individual's entry to, promotion in, and departure from the organization.
A) Formalization and socialization
B) Rites of passage
C) Terminal values
D) Innovations

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ mark an individual's entry to, promotion...

Question 19

Divestiture:
A) involves involuntarily removing an individual from the organization.
B) occurs when an organizational member retires.
C) involves separating newcomers from existing organizational members during the learning process.
D) involves giving newcomers negative social support.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Divestiture:
A) involves involuntarily removing an individual from...

Question 20

Triad System's gives the "Innovator Award" and the "Busting the Boundaries Award" to:
A) teach employees new skills.
B) have fun.
C) create a competitive workplace.
D) integrate employees into its culture.

Accepted Answer

The awards are designed to integrate employees into the company's culture by recognizing and celebrating their contributions and achievements.

Quiz 7: Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Environment

Disjunctive tactics:

Which socialization tactic separates new organizational members from existing members during the learning process?

Which of the following is a way to convey cultural values to organizational members?

Retirement is an example of a ________.

If an organization wants to achieve innovation, which socialization tactics should it employ?

A middle manager finally gets invited to play in the executive golf tournament. This is an example of a ________.

Triad Systems' trade show is an example of a ________.

A bank has a training program that contains six stages. Newcomers must complete each stage of the training in one month, making the total training time six months. Which of the following tactics is this bank using?

A company invites all employees to a day at an amusement park. This is an example of ________.

A computer company does not have an established sequence of steps for newcomers to learn. Training is tailored to individual needs. Which of the following tactics is this company using?

High-tech company has a casual dress code. This dress code is an example of ________.

If an organization wants to achieve stability and predictability, what socialization tactics should it employ?

Rites of enhancement:

________ socialization tactics involve providing newcomers with role models and mentors.

Triad systems has an annual trade show in which managers give out awards to recognize employees for excellent service. This is called ________.

A company has an office complex with athletic fields, a gym, a large garden, and a large picnic area. These facilities are ________ that convey images about the values in this organizational culture.

________ build and reinforce common bonds between organizational members.

________ mark an individual's entry to, promotion in, and departure from the organization.

Divestiture:

Triad System's gives the "Innovator Award" and the "Busting the Boundaries Award" to: