EDUC 103 Quiz on Organizational Culture

What are the three levels of culture in an organization?

• Rules, Regulations, Policies

• Symbols, Values, Beliefs

• Artifacts, Values, Assumptions

• Norms, Behaviors, Rewards

What are the four functions of culture within an organization?

• Identity, Sense-making, Control, Reinforcement

• Motivation, Control, Reinforcement, Adaptation

• Innovation, Collaboration, Stability, Achievement

• Anticipation, Encounter, Change, Acquisition

Which perspective on the relationship between organizational culture and performance focuses on shared values and high motivation?

• Adaptive Perspective

• Strong Culture Perspective

• Technical/Human Perspective

• Fit Perspective

What is the process by which newcomers are transformed into effective members of an organization?

• Socialization Process

• Cultural Assessment

• Performance Evaluation

• Leadership Development

What are the most important elements in managing organizational culture?

• Innovation, Stability, Achievement, Fairness

• How leaders react to crises, How leaders behave, How leaders hire and fire individuals, How leaders allocate rewards

• Attention to Detail, Emphasis on Outcome, Teamwork, Aggressiveness

• Anticipation, Encounter, Change, Acquisition

Which characteristic of organizational culture focuses on encouraging employees to take risks and innovate?

• Emphasis on Outcome

• Attention to Detail

• Innovation

• Teamwork

What does the Fit Perspective on organizational culture emphasize?

• Adaptation to change

• Industry fit and strategy alignment

• Shared values and motivation

• Customer requirements

What is the purpose of the Kilmann-Saxton Culture-Gap Survey?

• Measuring organizational culture

• Identifying industry trends

• Evaluating customer satisfaction

• Assessing employee performance

What is the outcome of successful organizational socialization for newcomers?

• Good performance

• Low job satisfaction

• High levels of distress symptoms

• Low organizational commitment

What are the challenges organizations face in developing positive, cohesive cultures?

• Globalization and Workforce Diversity

• Attention to Detail and Stability

• Aggressiveness and Teamwork

• Innovation and Collaboration