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MGT 300 Chapter 16 "Organizational Culture"TEST FINAL
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM
QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
________ socialization tries to strip away certain characteristics of the
recruit. - ANSWERS--Divestiture
Liz is the lead editor for a small, city newspaper. One of her advertising
sales representatives is pulling in a lot of restaurant clients. Liz realizes
that the representative is quite knowledgeable about food and speaks
quite elegantly when describing different dishes. She has begun
discussing with the representative the possibility of collaborating with a
writer to include a weekly restaurant review, which includes the
representative on the byline. After the first couple of reviews, the
representative is able to increase ad sizes and sales. He is very happy
with his new job diversification. Which aspect of creating a positive
organizational culture is Liz utilizing? - ANSWERS--emphasizing
individual vitality and growth
Organizations that promote a spiritual culture ________. - ANSWERS--
recognize that people seek to find meaning and purpose in their work
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Alcoa headquarters has few individual offices, even for senior
executives. The space is essentially made up of cubicles, common areas,
and meeting rooms. This informality conveys to employees that Alcoa
values ________. - ANSWERS--equality
You are new to an organization and do not really know what to expect
about the socialization process. You recently received your MBA and
have an undergraduate degree in computer science. Your new firm is a
software development company with an emphasis in the healthcare
industry. Your hiring process included campus interviews, a daylong trip
for an interview at the company, an offer phone call and letter, and
some promotional material sent via the mail. When you arrive for your
first day at work, you spend half a day in an orientation session that is
conducted by the human resources department, where you complete
paperwork and receive a company handbook. Then you spend the rest
of the day with your supervisor, who gives you a tour, introduces you to
your co -workers, and explains your first project. After that, you begin
working and getting to know the others in the company. You find that
in most respects, your experi - ANSWERS--encounter
During the socialization process, to work out any problems discovered
during the encounter stage, the new member changes or goes through
the ________ stage. - ANSWERS--metamorphosis
Rainbow Corp. hires a new secretary, Polonova, who differs from the
vast majority of the company's employees in terms of her ethnicity. The
company has a collectivist culture with a culturally diverse workforce
and several policies to support the minorities. Yet after a few weeks,
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she quits the company. Which of the following, if true, helps explain
why she quit? - ANSWERS--Polonova has a strong sense of personal
ambition and independence.
You are new to an organization and do not really know what to expect
about the socialization process. You recently received your MBA and
have an undergraduate degree in computer science. Your new firm is a
software development company with an emphasis in the healthcare
industry. Your hiring process included campus interviews, a daylong trip
for an interview at the company, an offer phone call and letter, and
some promotional material sent via the mail. When you arrive for your
first day at work, you spend half a day in an orientation session that is
conducted by the human resources department, where you complete
paperwork and receive a company handbook. Then you spend the rest
of the day with your supervisor, who gives you a tour, introduces you to
your co -workers, and explains your first project. After that, you begin
working and getting to know the others in the company. You find that
in most respects, your experi - ANSWERS--serial
The ________ process helps candidates learn about the organization,
and if employees perceive a conflict between their values and those of
the organization, they can remove themselves from the applicant pool.
- ANSWERS--selection
Cultures that tend to develop in large organizations to reflect common
problems or experiences faced by the members in the same
department or location are often called ________. - ANSWERS--
subcultures
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Identify the correct order of stages in the socialization process. -
ANSWERS--prearrival, encounter, metamorphosis
Rogue Vogue Corp. is an apparel company. To keep up with the latest
changes in the fashion industry, the company has to come up with
innovative designs and follow strict timelines. The culture of the
company values aggressiveness, innovation, and risk taking. The
members of the organization accept these cultural values. They know
exactly what is expected of them and these expectations go a long way
in shaping their behavior. In addition to this, the culture of the
marketing department is outcome oriented and the finance
department emphasizes attention to detail.
The organizational culture of Rogue Vogue Corp. is an example of a(n)
________. - ANSWERS--dominant culture
________ typically contain narratives about the organization's
founders, rule breaking, or reactions to past mistakes. - ANSWERS--
Stories
Bruce is new at Wayne Corp., but after a week he already knows that
the founder of the corporation started the business in his garage with
only $4,000 and one client. This information was most likely
transmitted to Bruce by way of ________. - ANSWERS--stories
MGT 300 Chapter 16 "Organizational Culture"TEST FINAL
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 20262027 BANK 2 VERSIONS
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS EXAM
QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS A+ GRADED
________ socialization tries to strip away certain characteristics of the
recruit. - ANSWERS--Divestiture
Liz is the lead editor for a small, city newspaper. One of her advertising
sales representatives is pulling in a lot of restaurant clients. Liz realizes
that the representative is quite knowledgeable about food and speaks
quite elegantly when describing different dishes. She has begun
discussing with the representative the possibility of collaborating with a
writer to include a weekly restaurant review, which includes the
representative on the byline. After the first couple of reviews, the
representative is able to increase ad sizes and sales. He is very happy
with his new job diversification. Which aspect of creating a positive
organizational culture is Liz utilizing? - ANSWERS--emphasizing
individual vitality and growth
Organizations that promote a spiritual culture ________. - ANSWERS--
recognize that people seek to find meaning and purpose in their work
,2|Page
Alcoa headquarters has few individual offices, even for senior
executives. The space is essentially made up of cubicles, common areas,
and meeting rooms. This informality conveys to employees that Alcoa
values ________. - ANSWERS--equality
You are new to an organization and do not really know what to expect
about the socialization process. You recently received your MBA and
have an undergraduate degree in computer science. Your new firm is a
software development company with an emphasis in the healthcare
industry. Your hiring process included campus interviews, a daylong trip
for an interview at the company, an offer phone call and letter, and
some promotional material sent via the mail. When you arrive for your
first day at work, you spend half a day in an orientation session that is
conducted by the human resources department, where you complete
paperwork and receive a company handbook. Then you spend the rest
of the day with your supervisor, who gives you a tour, introduces you to
your co -workers, and explains your first project. After that, you begin
working and getting to know the others in the company. You find that
in most respects, your experi - ANSWERS--encounter
During the socialization process, to work out any problems discovered
during the encounter stage, the new member changes or goes through
the ________ stage. - ANSWERS--metamorphosis
Rainbow Corp. hires a new secretary, Polonova, who differs from the
vast majority of the company's employees in terms of her ethnicity. The
company has a collectivist culture with a culturally diverse workforce
and several policies to support the minorities. Yet after a few weeks,
,3|Page
she quits the company. Which of the following, if true, helps explain
why she quit? - ANSWERS--Polonova has a strong sense of personal
ambition and independence.
You are new to an organization and do not really know what to expect
about the socialization process. You recently received your MBA and
have an undergraduate degree in computer science. Your new firm is a
software development company with an emphasis in the healthcare
industry. Your hiring process included campus interviews, a daylong trip
for an interview at the company, an offer phone call and letter, and
some promotional material sent via the mail. When you arrive for your
first day at work, you spend half a day in an orientation session that is
conducted by the human resources department, where you complete
paperwork and receive a company handbook. Then you spend the rest
of the day with your supervisor, who gives you a tour, introduces you to
your co -workers, and explains your first project. After that, you begin
working and getting to know the others in the company. You find that
in most respects, your experi - ANSWERS--serial
The ________ process helps candidates learn about the organization,
and if employees perceive a conflict between their values and those of
the organization, they can remove themselves from the applicant pool.
- ANSWERS--selection
Cultures that tend to develop in large organizations to reflect common
problems or experiences faced by the members in the same
department or location are often called ________. - ANSWERS--
subcultures
, 4|Page
Identify the correct order of stages in the socialization process. -
ANSWERS--prearrival, encounter, metamorphosis
Rogue Vogue Corp. is an apparel company. To keep up with the latest
changes in the fashion industry, the company has to come up with
innovative designs and follow strict timelines. The culture of the
company values aggressiveness, innovation, and risk taking. The
members of the organization accept these cultural values. They know
exactly what is expected of them and these expectations go a long way
in shaping their behavior. In addition to this, the culture of the
marketing department is outcome oriented and the finance
department emphasizes attention to detail.
The organizational culture of Rogue Vogue Corp. is an example of a(n)
________. - ANSWERS--dominant culture
________ typically contain narratives about the organization's
founders, rule breaking, or reactions to past mistakes. - ANSWERS--
Stories
Bruce is new at Wayne Corp., but after a week he already knows that
the founder of the corporation started the business in his garage with
only $4,000 and one client. This information was most likely
transmitted to Bruce by way of ________. - ANSWERS--stories
