Question 1

Corporate culture should support the strategy of the firm.

Accepted Answer

Corporate culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that characterize an organization. It plays a crucial role in shaping the way employees work and interact with each other, as well as with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. To be effective, corporate culture should align with the strategic goals and objectives of the firm. This ensures that employees are focused on achieving the outcomes that matter most to the organization and that their efforts are coordinated and consistent. In contrast, a corporate culture that is at odds with the firm's strategy can create confusion, conflict, and resistance, making it difficult to achieve key objectives.

Question 2

Which method of managing disparate cultures involves a relatively balanced give-and-take of cultural and managerial practices between the merger partners,and no strong imposition of cultural change on either company?
A) separation
B) deculturation
C) integration
D) assimilation
E) segmentation

Accepted Answer

Integration involves a relatively balanced give-and-take of cultural and managerial practices between the merger partners, with no strong imposition of cultural change on either company. This approach aims to combine the best practices of both companies while maintaining their individual identities.

Question 3

Which method of managing disparate cultures involves one organization's domination over another willing organization?
A) separation
B) deculturation
C) integration
D) assimilation
E) segmentation

Accepted Answer

Assimilation involves one dominant culture absorbing the culture of another group. This can be seen in situations where a larger organization acquires a smaller organization, and the smaller organization adopts the culture and values of the larger organization.

Question 4

Separation involves the disintegration of one company's culture resulting from unwanted and extreme pressure from the other to impose its culture and practices.

Accepted Answer

Separation refers to the process of dividing a company into two or more companies or business units, often for strategic, regulatory, or financial reasons, rather than the disintegration of a company's culture due to pressure from another entity.

Question 5

Which one of the following is not one of the four general methods of managing two different cultures?
A) separation
B) deculturation
C) integration
D) assimilation
E) segmentation

Accepted Answer

The four general methods of managing two different cultures are separation, integration, assimilation, and deculturation. Segmentation is not one of the four general methods.

Question 6

Which one of the following is not one of the characteristics possessed by companies that have made successful major culture changes?
A) The CEO has a strategic vision of what the company could become.
B) If the vision is difficult, the CEO immediately terminates the goal.
C) The vision is translated into objective, well-defined goals with appropriate incentives and recognition aides.
D) The CEO communicates to all employees where the organization stands in relation to the competition and its outlook on the future.
E) The CEO constantly updates the workforce as to the progress of the company in achieving those elements identified as important in attaining the vision.

Accepted Answer

Successful major culture changes require persistence and dedication to achieving the vision. If the CEO immediately terminates the goal because it is difficult, then there is no commitment to making significant changes in the company culture. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

Question 7

Which method of managing disparate cultures is characterized by a separation of the two companies' cultures because of their differences?
A) separation
B) deculturation
C) integration
D) assimilation
E) segmentation

Accepted Answer

The method characterized by a separation of two companies' cultures because of their differences is called separation. In this method, the two companies maintain their own cultures and work independently, rather than integrating or assimilating their cultures into one. This may be done in cases where the cultural differences are too great or where the companies have differing needs or approaches to business.

Question 8

Assimilation involves the relatively balanced give-and-take of culture and managerial practices between the merger practices.

Accepted Answer

Assimilation involves the adoption of the dominant culture and practices of one of the merging entities, leading to an imbalance in culture and managerial practices.

Question 9

Which method of managing disparate cultures is the most common and most destructive method of dealing with two different cultures because one company imposes its demands at the expense of another company's culture?
A) separation
B) deculturation
C) integration
D) assimilation
E) segmentation

Accepted Answer

Deculturation is the most destructive method as it involves one company imposing its culture and practices on another, often leading to the erosion or loss of the latter's culture.

Question 10

When Renault purchased a controlling interest in Japan's Nissan Motor Company to form one successful auto group from two with particular sensitivity to Nissan's culture,which approach to managing culture was employed?
A) separation
B) integration
C) deculturation
D) assimilation
E) segmentation

Accepted Answer

Integration approach was employed as it involves blending the cultures of both companies while respecting and maintaining elements of each, which is what Renault did with Nissan, showing sensitivity to Nissan's culture.

Question 11

Corporate culture does not necessarily have to support the strategy of the firm.

Accepted Answer

Corporate culture plays a crucial role in supporting and implementing the strategy of the firm, as it influences how employees behave and make decisions that align with the firm's goals and strategic direction.

Question 12

A key to the effective management of change is communication.

Accepted Answer

Communication is a crucial element in the successful management of change as it helps to ensure that all stakeholders are informed about the change, its rationale, its implications, and its expected outcomes. Effective communication helps to address any concerns, misunderstandings or resistance and foster buy-in and support for the change.

Question 13

When AT&T acquired NCR Corporation,the NCR managers were replaced with an AT&T management team.Which management strategy was employed in terms of culture?
A) integration
B) separation
C) deculturation
D) assimilation
E) segmentation

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

When Boeing created a separate unit to house the newly acquired operations of McDonnell-Douglas,they were managing the different cultures through separation-structurally separated,without cultural exchange.

Accepted Answer

Boeing created a separate unit to house the newly acquired operations of McDonnell-Douglas and managed the different cultures through separation by structurally separating them, without cultural exchange.

Question 15

When Admiral was acquired by Maytag Corporation,the Admiral employees were willing to accept the dominance of Maytag's strong quality-oriented culture because they respected it.This demonstrates which approach to managing culture?
A) integration
B) separation
C) deculturation
D) assimilation
E) segmentation

Accepted Answer

Assimilation involves the integration of the dominant culture of the acquiring company with the existing culture of the acquired company. In this case, Admiral employees were willing to accept Maytag's strong quality-oriented culture, indicating that assimilation took place.

Question 16

Corporate culture has a strong tendency to resist change because its very reason for existence often rests on preserving stable relationships and patterns of behavior.

Accepted Answer

Corporate culture is often built on shared values, norms and traditions, which creates a sense of belonging and shared identity for employees. Therefore, the preservation of the status quo becomes important for the maintenance of this culture. As a result, corporate culture can resist change, making it difficult to implement changes, even when they may be necessary for the success and sustainability of the organization.

Question 17

What are the four general methods of managing two different cultures?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

While an organization's culture can exert a powerful influence on the behavior of all employees,it can seldom affect a company's ability to shift its strategic direction.

Accepted Answer

An organization's culture can influence the attitudes and behaviors of employees, including their willingness to embrace change and support new strategic directions. A strong culture can make it harder to shift direction, while a weak culture may make it easier. Therefore, a company's culture can affect its ability to shift strategic direction.

Question 19

Implementation of staffing involves leading through coaching people to use their abilities and skills most effectively and efficiently to achieve organizational objectives.

Accepted Answer

Implementation of staffing involves coaching and leading people to utilize their abilities and skills efficiently to attain organizational goals.

Question 20

The strategy implementation tool used to determine what actions are going to be taken,by whom,during what time frame,and with what expected results is called a(n)
A) mission statement.
B) action plan.
C) MBO.
D) TQM.
E) succession plan.

Accepted Answer

An action plan is a tool used to determine the specific actions, timelines, responsible parties, and expected results for implementing a strategy. Mission statements articulate an organization's purpose, MBO (management by objectives) is a performance management system, TQM (total quality management) is a quality control approach, and a succession plan is a tool for identifying and developing future leaders within an organization. None of these tools are specifically designed for strategy implementation.

Quiz 11: Strategy Implementation: Staffing and Directing

Corporate culture should support the strategy of the firm.

Which method of managing disparate cultures involves a relatively balanced give-and-take of cultural and managerial practices between the merger partners,and no strong imposition of cultural change on either company?

Which method of managing disparate cultures involves one organization's domination over another willing organization?

Separation involves the disintegration of one company's culture resulting from unwanted and extreme pressure from the other to impose its culture and practices.

Which one of the following is not one of the four general methods of managing two different cultures?

Which one of the following is not one of the characteristics possessed by companies that have made successful major culture changes?

Which method of managing disparate cultures is characterized by a separation of the two companies' cultures because of their differences?

Assimilation involves the relatively balanced give-and-take of culture and managerial practices between the merger practices.

Which method of managing disparate cultures is the most common and most destructive method of dealing with two different cultures because one company imposes its demands at the expense of another company's culture?

When Renault purchased a controlling interest in Japan's Nissan Motor Company to form one successful auto group from two with particular sensitivity to Nissan's culture,which approach to managing culture was employed?