Question 1

A self-managed team would be an example of

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A self-managed team is an example of decentralized decision-making, where decisions are made by the team members themselves rather than by a higher authority.

Question 2

Groups within a larger group are known as

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Question 3

Which of the following is true about a company with the adhocracy culture?

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Adhocracy culture encourages risk-taking and values innovation. This type of culture is focused on flexibility and adaptability, rather than stability and control. The leaders in an adhocracy culture often have a facilitative role, supporting and empowering their team rather than monitoring or controlling them. While promotions may occur from within, this is not necessarily a defining characteristic of an adhocracy culture.

Question 4

Which is not a characteristic of high-performance work practices?

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Robust labor relations are not a characteristic of high-performance work practices. The other options listed (decentralized decision making, succession planning, hiring selectivity, and the use of incentives) are all common characteristics of high-performance work practices.

Question 5

How engaged employees are shows

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Research has shown that employee engagement varies more within companies rather than between companies. This means that within the same company, there is likely to be a wider range of engagement levels among employees compared to the variation in engagement levels between different companies.

Question 6

Which of the following is true about an organization advocating the market culture?

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The market culture is focused on achieving goals and driving results, which is why driven and competitive people tend to thrive in this culture. Flexibility and individual development are more characteristics of the adhocracy culture, while mentors are more common in the clan culture. Developing next generation leaders can be a component of any culture, so E is not necessarily specific to the market culture.

Question 7

It is a "much bigger secret" that which of these significantly influences organizational success?

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While all of these factors can contribute to organizational success, research has consistently shown that effective people management, including leadership development and employee engagement, has the greatest impact on employee productivity, retention, and overall organizational performance. The other factors may be important too, but they do not have as significant an influence as people management.

Question 8

An environment in which people work with high levels of trust and support is likely to generate greater commitment and foster greater innovation and

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A supportive and trusting environment encourages creativity, as individuals feel safe to express new ideas and take risks.

Question 9

From Gallup research, which is not one of the benefits of having an engaged (i.e., top 25 percent of surveyed firms)workplace?

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Increased diversity is not listed as a benefit of having an engaged workplace in Gallup research. The other four options (lower turnover, higher customer loyalty, above-average productivity, and higher profitability) are all benefits that have been consistently found in Gallup's research on employee engagement.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about a company with the clan culture?

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A clan culture places a high value on employee development and internal growth. As a result, most promotions occur from within the company rather than hiring externally.

Question 11

Your boss' reserved parking spot, and her extravagant office furniture are examples of status

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Status distinctions are ways in which people differentiate themselves from others in a status hierarchy. The boss' reserved parking spot and elaborate office furniture are both symbols of her higher status within the company.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about a company with a hierarchy culture?

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A hierarchy culture is characterized by a high degree of formalization, with rules and procedures that govern behavior and decision-making. The organization is typically centralized and controlled from the top, with little autonomy or flexibility at lower levels. This type of culture is often found in large, bureaucratic organizations, such as government agencies or multinational corporations.

Question 13

In an organizational culture, companies often employ the rites of passage to

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Question 14

A meta-analysis identified which high-performance work practice below as being associated with a 20 percent increase in financial performance?

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Question 15

Rites of integration serve to

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Question 16

A company specializing in automotive engineering places a premium on stability and control with a focus on integrity and unity within the organization. According to the Competing Values Model, what organizational culture exists in the company?

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The hierarchy culture in the Competing Values Model emphasizes stability, control, and internal focus, aligning with the company's focus on integrity and unity.

Question 17

H&P Inc., a company supplying hardware components to some of the biggest automobile manufacturers worldwide, is geared toward competing in its market segments. The senior managers, therefore, use strict measures of performance to control subordinate behavior. According to the Competing Values Model, what organizational culture exists in the company?

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The Competing Values Model describes a market culture as one that focuses on competitiveness and achieving measurable goals. H&P Inc.'s use of strict performance measures aligns with a market culture, which emphasizes results and competition.

Question 18

Tear & Stitch LLC, a company specializing in media and technology, places high value upon flexibility and the organization's internal focus. According to the Competing Values Model, what organizational culture exists in the company?

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The Competing Values Model identifies clan culture as one that values flexibility and internal focus, emphasizing collaboration and a family-like environment.

Question 19

Which is not a characteristic of high-performance work practices?

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Centralized decision making is not a characteristic of high-performance work practices. High-performance work practices typically involve decentralized decision making, employee involvement and empowerment, and a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Question 20

Which is not a way that high-performance work practices improve organizational performance? They

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Quiz 13: Culture Diversity

A self-managed team would be an example of

Groups within a larger group are known as

Which of the following is true about a company with the adhocracy culture?

Which is not a characteristic of high-performance work practices?

How engaged employees are shows

Which of the following is true about an organization advocating the market culture?

It is a "much bigger secret" that which of these significantly influences organizational success?

An environment in which people work with high levels of trust and support is likely to generate greater commitment and foster greater innovation and

From Gallup research, which is not one of the benefits of having an engaged (i.e., top 25 percent of surveyed firms) workplace?

Which of the following is true about a company with the clan culture?

Your boss' reserved parking spot, and her extravagant office furniture are examples of status

Which of the following is true about a company with a hierarchy culture?

In an organizational culture, companies often employ the rites of passage to

A meta-analysis identified which high-performance work practice below as being associated with a 20 percent increase in financial performance?

Rites of integration serve to

A company specializing in automotive engineering places a premium on stability and control with a focus on integrity and unity within the organization. According to the Competing Values Model, what organizational culture exists in the company?

Tear & Stitch LLC, a company specializing in media and technology, places high value upon flexibility and the organization's internal focus. According to the Competing Values Model, what organizational culture exists in the company?

Which is not a characteristic of high-performance work practices?

Which is not a way that high-performance work practices improve organizational performance? They