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INEN 406 Ch 3 Study Guide Questions and
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Organization ________ refers to a system of shared norms, beliefs,
values, and assumptions which bind people together, thereby creating
shared meanings.
Ans: culture
Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to
which work activities are organized around groups rather than
individuals?
Ans: Team emphasis
The matrix form of project management structure is a good choice
when resource usage needs to be optimized by having individuals work
on multiple projects while still performing functional duties.
Ans: true
A disadvantage of using the functional form of project management
structure is that projects generally take longer to complete.
Ans: true
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Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to
which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques
and processes used to achieve those outcomes?
Open-systems focus
Means versus end orientation
Reward criteria
Conflict tolerance
Risk tolerance
Ans: Means versus end orientation
From the list below, which is NOT a primary characteristic of
organizational culture?
Conflict tolerance
Profitability
Risk tolerance
Control
Team emphasis
Ans: Profitability
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INEN 406 Ch 3 Study Guide Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
Organization ________ refers to a system of shared norms, beliefs,
values, and assumptions which bind people together, thereby creating
shared meanings.
Ans: culture
Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to
which work activities are organized around groups rather than
individuals?
Ans: Team emphasis
The matrix form of project management structure is a good choice
when resource usage needs to be optimized by having individuals work
on multiple projects while still performing functional duties.
Ans: true
A disadvantage of using the functional form of project management
structure is that projects generally take longer to complete.
Ans: true
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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Which of the following cultural characteristics relates to the degree to
which management focuses on outcomes rather than on techniques
and processes used to achieve those outcomes?
Open-systems focus
Means versus end orientation
Reward criteria
Conflict tolerance
Risk tolerance
Ans: Means versus end orientation
From the list below, which is NOT a primary characteristic of
organizational culture?
Conflict tolerance
Profitability
Risk tolerance
Control
Team emphasis
Ans: Profitability
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