Question 1

In your school,look around or investigate if any of the tools discussed here for enforcing an ethical and socially responsible work environment is present.Describe briefly what it is,where it is located,and what behavior it regulates.

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Question 2

Identify and briefly explain which of the six factors related to creating a pro-diversity culture exist or do not exist where you work or have worked.

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Question 3

What is the difference between diversity compliance and diversity institutionalization?

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Question 4

Identify and briefly explain which of the obstacles to diversity exist and/or have been removed where you work or have worked.

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Question 5

Would you describe the organization where you work or have worked as a low- or highperformance culture??

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Question 6

Describe which of the four types of organizational cultures exist where you work or have worked.Does it lean toward one type or is it a compilation of the four types?

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Question 7

Based on your knowledge of the Enron case,what part did culture play in its actions and ultimate demise?

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Question 8

Identify and briefly explain which of the leadership actions for shaping culture have been used by a leader where you work or have worked.

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Question 9

Based on the five value dimensions discussed,briefly explain the level of cultural understanding that exists where you work or have worked.

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Question 10

Describe the different generations that make up what some people are now referring to as "generational diversity" and their unique characteristics.What are the implications of generational diversity on effective leadership?

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Question 11

Describe some of the practices,policies,and norms that you would expect to find in an organization that prides itself on building a culture of respect and trust.

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Question 12

To assess ability to identify culture,have students complete Work Applications 1,2,3,and/or 5.

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Question 13

Google has been described as a company where employees have a lot of flexibility and are empowered to pursue creative solutions to customer problems.
This statement is characteristic of which type of organizational culture?

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adaptive culture. 
In an adaptive culture employees are empowered to make decisions and act quickly to take advantage of emerging opportunities and avoid threats.  The adaptive culture is generally known for its flexibility and innovativeness.

Question 14

Being a small family business,we want our employees to work collaboratively with each other and share ideas/information.
This statement is characteristic of which type of organizational culture?

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cooperative culture. 
In the cooperative culture,operating policies,beliefs,norms,and practices are all designed with one goal in mind - to encourage cooperation,teamwork,power sharing,and camaraderie among employees.

Question 15

In your opinion,what would be some strategies for developing a diversity sensitive orientation (DSO)?

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Question 16

Despite the benefits of diversity,some have described it as a "double-edged sword."  Explain why.

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Question 17

Does the organization you work or have worked for offer diversity awareness training and education? If you are not sure,contact the human resources department to find out.If it does,briefly describe the program.

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Question 18

In our industry,every action draws a counteraction from competitors; thus we keep a close eye on our competitors to make sure they are not stealing our customers.
This statement is characteristic of which type of organizational culture?

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competitive culture.  An organization with a competitive culture operates in a mature market environment in which competition for customers is intense.It is the type of culture that some have described as the market-oriented culture.

Question 19

What leadership actions can support and sustain a pro-diversity culture.

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Question 20

Describe diversity where you work or have worked.For example,approximately what percentage are male versus female,Caucasian versus non-Caucasian,older versus younger,and so on?

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Quiz 10: Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

In your school,look around or investigate if any of the tools discussed here for enforcing an ethical and socially responsible work environment is present.Describe briefly what it is,where it is located,and what behavior it regulates.

Identify and briefly explain which of the six factors related to creating a pro-diversity culture exist or do not exist where you work or have worked.

What is the difference between diversity compliance and diversity institutionalization?

Identify and briefly explain which of the obstacles to diversity exist and/or have been removed where you work or have worked.

Would you describe the organization where you work or have worked as a low- or highperformance culture??

Describe which of the four types of organizational cultures exist where you work or have worked.Does it lean toward one type or is it a compilation of the four types?

Based on your knowledge of the Enron case,what part did culture play in its actions and ultimate demise?

Identify and briefly explain which of the leadership actions for shaping culture have been used by a leader where you work or have worked.

Based on the five value dimensions discussed,briefly explain the level of cultural understanding that exists where you work or have worked.

Describe the different generations that make up what some people are now referring to as "generational diversity" and their unique characteristics.What are the implications of generational diversity on effective leadership?

Describe some of the practices,policies,and norms that you would expect to find in an organization that prides itself on building a culture of respect and trust.

To assess ability to identify culture,have students complete Work Applications 1,2,3,and/or 5.

Google has been described as a company where employees have a lot of flexibility and are empowered to pursue creative solutions to customer problems. This statement is characteristic of which type of organizational culture?

Being a small family business,we want our employees to work collaboratively with each other and share ideas/information. This statement is characteristic of which type of organizational culture?

In your opinion,what would be some strategies for developing a diversity sensitive orientation (DSO)?

Despite the benefits of diversity,some have described it as a "double-edged sword." Explain why.

Does the organization you work or have worked for offer diversity awareness training and education? If you are not sure,contact the human resources department to find out.If it does,briefly describe the program.

In our industry,every action draws a counteraction from competitors; thus we keep a close eye on our competitors to make sure they are not stealing our customers. This statement is characteristic of which type of organizational culture?

What leadership actions can support and sustain a pro-diversity culture.

Describe diversity where you work or have worked.For example,approximately what percentage are male versus female,Caucasian versus non-Caucasian,older versus younger,and so on?