HROB Exam 1 Questions with
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Power Distance - ANSWERS -In the context of Hofstede's dimensions, this societal culture
accepts the fact that authority is usually distributed unequally within organizations
Openness - ANSWERS -This personality has these characteristics: curious imaginative, creative,
complex, refined and sophisticated
Collectivism - ANSWERS -In the context of Hofstede's dimensions, this societal culture is a tight
social framework in which people take care of the members of a broader in group and act loyal
to it
People (Human Resources) - ANSWERS -They create an organizational history made up of their
shared knowledge, skills, and abilities; the many small decisions they make cannot be replicated
by other organizations; and they create complex social resources based on shared culture,
teamwork, trust, and reputation
Inimitability - ANSWERS -The extent to which the skills and talents can NOT be copied by other
organizations
Citizenship Behavior - ANSWERS -Non-mandatory beneficial behaviors to the organization- it is a
part of job performance
Voice - ANSWERS -A type of citizenship behavior which involves speaking up and offering
constructive suggestions for change
Complete Solutions
Power Distance - ANSWERS -In the context of Hofstede's dimensions, this societal culture
accepts the fact that authority is usually distributed unequally within organizations
Openness - ANSWERS -This personality has these characteristics: curious imaginative, creative,
complex, refined and sophisticated
Collectivism - ANSWERS -In the context of Hofstede's dimensions, this societal culture is a tight
social framework in which people take care of the members of a broader in group and act loyal
to it
People (Human Resources) - ANSWERS -They create an organizational history made up of their
shared knowledge, skills, and abilities; the many small decisions they make cannot be replicated
by other organizations; and they create complex social resources based on shared culture,
teamwork, trust, and reputation
Inimitability - ANSWERS -The extent to which the skills and talents can NOT be copied by other
organizations
Citizenship Behavior - ANSWERS -Non-mandatory beneficial behaviors to the organization- it is a
part of job performance
Voice - ANSWERS -A type of citizenship behavior which involves speaking up and offering
constructive suggestions for change
