Chapter 10: Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

A bureaucratic culture maintains a strategic focus on the external environment in order to better respond to the change in customer needs
1. true
2. false
Culture strength refers to the degree of agreement among members of an organization about the importance of specific values.

When an organization assumes an ambidextrous approach it means the organization creates an organic structure when it is needed for the initiation of new ideas
1. true
2. false
Selena is very excited about her recent invitation to join upper level managers at a luncheon in their private club area. She recognizes this as a sign she is beginning to advance within the organization. Selena knows that no employee of the company has ever advanced without being invited to this type of luncheon. It is most likely Selena is going through a(n) ________.
1. internal integration
2. rite of passage
3. ethics evaluation
4. corporate ceremony
5. whistle-blowing internship
All of the following are characteristics of a bureaucratic culture except which one?
1. Maintains an internal focus.
2. Supports a methodical approach to doing business.
3. Highly integrated and efficient.
4. High level of conformity among members.
5. Employee empowerment is of primary importance.
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of a values-based leader?
1. Assumes the liability for the mistakes of others.
2. Self is held to high ethical standards.
3. Treats everyone equitably.
4. Maintains positive relationships.
5. Puts ethics above short-term interests.

Chapter 10: Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

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