Question 1

Thomas is the top manager of a firm which is going to acquire another firm in the similar industry.Which of the following should Thomas do after acquiring the company in terms of culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thomas should preserve those elements of each culture that are essential to the company's well-being.
B)   Thomas should completely sacrifice his organizational culture and adopt the culture of the acquired company.
C)   Thomas should encourage employees to follow both cultures in an attempt to avoid any conflict situations.
D)   Thomas should stick to his own organization's culture regardless of whether the acquired company's culture is efficient or not.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of adapting culture to a new contextual landscape?

Accepted Answer

A)   In times of crisis,a company's culture cannot change quickly.
B)   Culture tends to be a competitive differentiator.
C)   External adaptation addresses how work is accomplished in a firm.
D)   Culture cannot be a strong inhibitor to change.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 3

An appreciation of the company's values helps in deciphering the roots of a company's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about strong cultures is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Strong cultures often result in greater role ambiguity.
B)   Strong cultures allow a company to run more smoothly and quickly.
C)   Strong cultures lead to decreased performance in stable environments.
D)   In strong cultures,there are low levels of agreement among employees.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

It is the culture of the organizational structure that drives performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Strong cultures lead to increased performance in both stable and turbulent environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Identify the different levels of a firm's culture and their specific attributes.

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Question 8

Which of the following questions should a manager address while acquiring a company in terms of culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Which culture is the best?
B)   How socialized are the employees?
C)   Is culture linked to performance?
D)   Where are the similarities and differences?E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a strong culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   A strong culture seldom influences an organization's performance.
B)   A strong culture tends to be difficult to change.
C)   In a strong culture,the goals are unclear.
D)   A strong culture requires more coordination and monitoring.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following characterizes a weak culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employees require less coordination and monitoring
B)   High role clarity
C)   Allows a company to run more smoothly and quickly
D)   No agreement on the firm's valuesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of a strong culture?

Accepted Answer

A)   A strong culture has been linked to better levels of performance.
B)   Strong cultures increase performance even in turbulent environments.
C)   Organizations with strong cultures only encourage ethical behavior.
D)   It is a simple and easy task to change the strong culture of an organization.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above A

Question 12

The process of understanding how work gets done and how individuals should interact is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   socialization
B)   internalization
C)   identification
D)   adaptationE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

_____ directly impact culture in the manner in which they encounter big problems,solve those problems,and see the effects of their solutions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Suppliers
B)   Competitors
C)   Customers
D)   TeamsE) All of the above
F) A) and B) D

Question 14

The elements that constitute organizational commitment are:

Accepted Answer

A)   Artifacts,beliefs and values,and assumptions
B)   Compliance,identification,and internalization
C)   Job descriptions,strategic planning,and socialization
D)   Vision,mission and objectivesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following aspects of a leader's role in relation to culture is deemed critically important to an organization's success?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acquire more companies and adopt all elements of the acquired company's weak culture
B)   Reward employees and managers with pay based on commitment and continue raising the bar
C)   Empower employees to make independent decisions and to find ways to improve operations
D)   Inspire managers and employees to work as they wish in an attempt to reduce their job related stressE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Evaluate the importance of culture in mergers and acquisitions.

Accepted Answer

When one company acquires another,the ac...

Question 17

_____ refer to the meanings that members of an organization attach to visible aspects of a firm.

Accepted Answer

A)   Artifacts
B)   Values and beliefs
C)   Assumptions
D)   ObjectivesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following refers to an organization's assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Aspects deemed important by members of an organization
B)   Relational factors between an organization's culture and its performance
C)   The underlying essence of why members of an organization act as they do
D)   Day-to-day behaviors that can be observedE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Which of the following best describes an organization's artifacts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Day-to-day behaviors that can be observed
B)   The underlying essence of why members of an organization act as they do
C)   Relational factors between an organization's culture and its performance
D)   Aspects deemed important by members of an organizationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following helps organizations to socialize employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   The intermediaries used to reach customers
B)   Role modeling,leader examples,and coaching
C)   Technologies used in manufacturing a firm's product
D)   Employee characteristics such as age and experienceE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 8: Organizational Culture

Thomas is the top manager of a firm which is going to acquire another firm in the similar industry.Which of the following should Thomas do after acquiring the company in terms of culture?

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Which of the following statements is true of adapting culture to a new contextual landscape?

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An appreciation of the company's values helps in deciphering the roots of a company's culture.

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Which of the following statements about strong cultures is true?

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It is the culture of the organizational structure that drives performance.

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Strong cultures lead to increased performance in both stable and turbulent environments.

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Identify the different levels of a firm's culture and their specific attributes.

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Which of the following questions should a manager address while acquiring a company in terms of culture?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of a strong culture?

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Which of the following characterizes a weak culture?

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Which of the following is an advantage of a strong culture?

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The process of understanding how work gets done and how individuals should interact is called _____.

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_____ directly impact culture in the manner in which they encounter big problems,solve those problems,and see the effects of their solutions.

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The elements that constitute organizational commitment are:

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Which of the following aspects of a leader's role in relation to culture is deemed critically important to an organization's success?

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Evaluate the importance of culture in mergers and acquisitions.

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_____ refer to the meanings that members of an organization attach to visible aspects of a firm.

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Which of the following refers to an organization's assumptions?

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Which of the following best describes an organization's artifacts?

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Which of the following helps organizations to socialize employees?

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