MANA 3001- Chapter 1 Questions AND Correct Answers EXAM
A corporation's mission statement claims diversity as an ideal. In actuality, the company is very
homogeneous. This represents a conflict in the company's - ✔✔ values
Adaptive cultures facilitate change to meet the needs of three groups of constituents. Which of
the following is NOT one of those groups? - ✔✔ Federal agencies
All of the following statements accurately describe contemporary challenges to developing
positive, cohesive cultures EXCEPT - ✔✔ Clear and concise policy statements drive an inclusive
culture much more powerfully than does leader behavior
All of the following statements accurately describe the leader's role in shaping culture EXCEPT -
✔✔ Newcomers to an organization typically have no preconceived notions about corporate
culture
Bonita missed a deadline because she was trying to create a high-quality website for her client,
which turned out to be more time-consuming than she thought. Her supervisor praised her for her
final efforts and attention to detail. The following month, when Bonita missed another deadline
for the same reasons, her supervisor chastised her for not meeting the client's needs. Which of
Schein's elements in managing culture is Bonita's supervisor demonstrating inconsistently? - ✔✔
What she pays attention to
Culture provides a sense of identity to members and increases their commitment to the
organization. This typically results in - ✔✔ greater identification with fellow workers
Culture serves as a control mechanism for shaping behavior through the use of - ✔✔ norms
Every December, a financial services company invites all employees and their guests to attend a
holiday party and concert performed by a popular singer. This is a rite of - ✔✔ Integration
In today's business environment, managers should focus on three particular cultural
modifications. Which of the following is NOT one of them? - ✔✔ information technology
modifications and upgrades
Managers can encourage ethical behavior by - ✔✔ being good role models for employees
A corporation's mission statement claims diversity as an ideal. In actuality, the company is very
homogeneous. This represents a conflict in the company's - ✔✔ values
Adaptive cultures facilitate change to meet the needs of three groups of constituents. Which of
the following is NOT one of those groups? - ✔✔ Federal agencies
All of the following statements accurately describe contemporary challenges to developing
positive, cohesive cultures EXCEPT - ✔✔ Clear and concise policy statements drive an inclusive
culture much more powerfully than does leader behavior
All of the following statements accurately describe the leader's role in shaping culture EXCEPT -
✔✔ Newcomers to an organization typically have no preconceived notions about corporate
culture
Bonita missed a deadline because she was trying to create a high-quality website for her client,
which turned out to be more time-consuming than she thought. Her supervisor praised her for her
final efforts and attention to detail. The following month, when Bonita missed another deadline
for the same reasons, her supervisor chastised her for not meeting the client's needs. Which of
Schein's elements in managing culture is Bonita's supervisor demonstrating inconsistently? - ✔✔
What she pays attention to
Culture provides a sense of identity to members and increases their commitment to the
organization. This typically results in - ✔✔ greater identification with fellow workers
Culture serves as a control mechanism for shaping behavior through the use of - ✔✔ norms
Every December, a financial services company invites all employees and their guests to attend a
holiday party and concert performed by a popular singer. This is a rite of - ✔✔ Integration
In today's business environment, managers should focus on three particular cultural
modifications. Which of the following is NOT one of them? - ✔✔ information technology
modifications and upgrades
Managers can encourage ethical behavior by - ✔✔ being good role models for employees
