Business Culture

A __________ culture is characterized by decision-making power being held by a few individuals in the organization.

____________ - The organization’s beliefs and moral standards, which form an essential part of its organizational culture.

When two companies choose to ___________ as part of their growth strategy, it is common for corporate cultures to clash.

Which of the following cannot be claimed as an advantage to a business that has a strong organizational culture?

• It minimises misunderstandings and miscommunications in the workplace

• It creates a sense of belonging for both management and employees

• It eliminates mistakes being made by the workforce

• It fosters team cohesiveness

According to Charles Handy, which organizational culture features teams made up of individuals with particular skills and expertise, set up to tackle specific problems?

• Power culture

• Task culture

• Role culture

• Person culture

_____________ - The overall purpose of an organization’s existence, which forms a major element of its corporate culture.

If there is a difference between the values and beliefs of individuals within an organization, what is this known as?

• Weak corporate culture

• Person culture

• Conflict

• Culture clash

A __________ culture is associated with an organization that is bureaucratic in nature, with a tall or hierarchical organizational structure.

A workforce with a high cultural quotient helps to avoid cultural misunderstandings.

• True

• False

Employees are more empowered in a low power-distance culture.

• True

• False