TOPIC 4

According to Hofstede, culture can best be described as:

• The formal structure of an organisation

• The collective programming of the mind which distinguishes members of one group from another

• A system of accounting rules within organisations

• The hierarchy of authority in a company

Which of the following is NOT an example of a group that may form a culture, according to the notes?

• A nation or region

• A profession or occupation

• A social class

• A financial accounting system

According to Schein’s model, which of the following represents the deepest level of organisational culture?

• Artefacts and observable behaviour

• Underlying values and beliefs

• Hidden assumptions

• Corporate logos and symbols

Which of the following is an example of manifestations of organisational culture?

• Office layout

• Management style

• Corporate myths and symbols

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a factor shaping organisational culture?

• The organisation’s founder

• The organisation’s history

• Leadership and management style

• The number of computers in the organisation

All of the following are elements of culture in Schein’s model, except one. Which statement is the exception?

• Observable behaviour and artefacts

• Underlying values and beliefs

• Hidden assumptions

• Financial performance indicators

Which of the following best describes organisational culture?

• The formal reporting structure of an organisation

• The collection of traditions, values, policies, beliefs and attitudes shared within an organisation

• The financial objectives of the organisation

• The information system used by the organisation

Which of the following statements best reflects the meaning of organisational culture?

• The way things are done around here

• The accounting standards used by the organisation

• The legal rules governing the company

Which of the following factors can shape organisational culture?

• The founder of the organisation

• The organisation’s history

• Leadership and management style

• All of the above

According to Handy’s classification, power culture is associated with which Greek god?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Athena

• Dionysus