Flash Card Quiz - Corporate Culture

What is business culture?

• The physical environment of a business

• The shared values, beliefs, and practices in a business

• The financial status of a business

• The marketing strategy of a business

Which of the following is NOT one of Handy’s Culture types?

• Task culture

• Power culture

• Risk culture

• Person culture

Why is business culture important to a business’s success?

• It determines the color of the office walls

• It influences employee behavior and motivation

• It sets the price of products

• It controls the competitive rivalry in the industry

What might influence a business culture?

• The type of products sold

• The leadership style and organizational structure

• The number of employees

• The location of the business

Which of the following is a reason why business culture might need to change?

• To increase the number of employees

• To adapt to new market conditions

• To change the company logo

• To reduce the number of meetings

What is a difficulty faced when changing business culture?

• Finding a new office location

• Employee resistance to change

• Increasing the number of products

• Reducing the number of managers

Which culture type focuses on individual expertise and autonomy?

• Task culture

• Power culture

• Role culture

• Person culture

What is the main characteristic of a power culture?

• Decentralized decision-making

• Centralized control by a few individuals

• Focus on teamwork

• Emphasis on individual roles

In which culture type are roles and responsibilities clearly defined?

• Task culture

• Power culture

• Role culture

• Person culture

What is a key feature of task culture?

• Focus on individual performance

• Emphasis on completing specific projects

• Centralized decision-making

• Strict hierarchy