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The choice of goals involves the type of contribution True/False 1. By selecting goals, firms also select who they are and what they will try to become. 2. The choice of goals involves the type of contribution the firm makes to the larger society and the types of outputs it seeks. 3. Societal goals reflect the intended contributions of an organization to the broader society. 4. By contributing to the larger society, ...

Other / Other 29 Mar 2016

Output goals define the type of business an organization True/False 1. A good mission statement says whom the firm will serve and how it will go about accomplishing its societal purpose. 2. Organizations that can more effectively translate the positive character of their societal contribution into a favorable image have a disadvantage relative to firms that neglect the societal sense of purpose. 3. In the United States and Japa ...

Other / Other 29 Mar 2016

The means by which creative ideas find their way 1. All of the following exemplify strong cultures EXCEPT: a) a widely shared real understanding of what a firm stands for, often embodied in slogans. b) a concern for individuals over rules, policies, procedures, and adherence to job duties. c) a recognition of leaders who actions illustrate the company’s shared philosophy and concerns. d) a belief in ritual and ceremony as ...

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Managers cannot modify the visible aspects of culture True/False 1. Innovative organizations benefit from and require top management support. 2. A number of studies suggest that the key difficulty with product development is the integration across all of the units needed to move from the idea stage to final implementation. 3. Process innovations introduce new and better work methods and operations. 4. Refining an existing ...

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A firm that values diversity 1. ____________ deals with questions such as: What is our unique identity? How do we view the world? Who is a member? How do we allocate power, status, and authority? How do we communicate? What is the basis for friendship? a) Institutional adaptation. b) Internal integration. c) External adaptation. d) Systematic integration. e) Structural adaptation. 2. Resolving the issues of _________ helps in ...

Other / Other 29 Mar 2016

Organizations are encouraged to develop a dominant and coherent set 1. The __ culture includes the unique stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within it. a) latent. b) shared. c) common. d) observable. e) implicit. 2. In the context of the three important levels of cultural analysis in organizations, the level referred to as __________ can play a critical part in l ...

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The corporate uniforms worn by UPS 1. The corporate uniforms worn by UPS and Federal Express delivery personnel are examples of __________. a) cultural symbols. b) cultural artifacts. c) cultural tokens. d) cultural attributes. e) cultural proxies. 2. __________ often specifies when various types of actions are appropriate and where individual members stand in the social system. a) Organizational vision and mission. b) ...

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Creativity is the process of creating new ideas True/False 1. A common myth in organizations is the presumption of administrative competence. 2. The best organizations don’t stagnate; they innovate; they value and expect innovation, and it becomes a normal part of everyday operations. 3. Creativity is the process of creating new ideas and putting them into practice. 4. Idea creation, initial experimentation, feas ...

Other / Other 29 Mar 2016

Systems of rites 1. To begin understanding an organization’s culture, it is often easiest to start with _________. a) observations of employee actions. b) stories about the organization. c) work group norms. d) the employee handbook. e) the organization’s code of ethics. 2. __________ are embellished heroic accounts of accomplishments, especially regarding the founding of an organization. a) artifacts. ...

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What precisely needs to be accomplished 1. A firm’s __________ is the system of shared actions, values, and beliefs that develops within the organization and guides the behavior of its members. a) organizational structure. b) control philosophy. c) organizational persona. d) organizational climate. e) organizational culture. 2. In a business setting, a firm’s system of shared actions, values, and beliefs that ...

Other / Other 29 Mar 2016