True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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macho culture is associated with high risk and rapid feedback.
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Ethics, found between the domains of law and free choice, is the code of moral
principles that governs an individual or groups.
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Symbols are considered to be the bedrock of organizational culture
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Moral
philosophy is a branch of philosophy that concerns itself with norms and values, about ideas of right
and wrong, good or bad, what should and what should not be done’
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The
view suggesting that there is an absolute truth which underpins ethical standards is called
formalism.
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Corporate governance was described by the Cadbury Committee in terms of the systems
through which companies are directed and controlled.
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7.
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There
are six stages in the development of ethical reasoning in Snell’s model.
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Schein identified eight dimensions that, he suggests, reflect the composition of
culture within an organizational context.
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A
role culture is based on the existence of procedure and rule frameworks.
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10.
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The
artefacts aspect of culture reflects the physical layout of the buildings and offices which in turn
provide a reflection of the aims, intentions and operating preferences prevalent within the
organization.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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There
are four different approaches to moral decision making that have emerged over the years. Which of the
following is NOT one of them? a. | naturism | c. | utilitarianism | b. | formalism | d. | rationalism | | | | |
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Which
of the following is an approach that holds that in seeking to function ethically, the parties should
be bound by any agreement voluntarily entered into as long as it does not conflict with the broader
rules of a just society or cause harm to others? a. | act utilitarianism | c. | rule utilitarianism | b. | libertarian
contractarianism | d. | restricted
contractarianism | | | | |
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The
idea that any in any social situation the relationships between individuals are complex and involve
multiple people and groups rather than a series of linear interactions can be described as
a: a. | social
arrangements | c. | cultural
environment | b. | mixture of relationships | d. | web of relationships | | | | |
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Which
of the following was defined by the Cadbury Committee as the systems through which companies are
directed and controlled? It also reflects the ways in which ethics finds expression in business
activities. a. | ethical
management | c. | social
responsibility | b. | corporate governance | d. | none of the above | | | | |
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Mahoney discusses the difficult issue of the degree to which companies should engage
with cultures in which corruption is rife and argues that working in such environments can be
justified providing all but one of the following is met. Which is the odd one out? a. | the business
endeavours to change the unethical features of the particular culture | b. | the reason for
so doing is grounded in good business and social reasons | c. | the level of
corruption does not become an embarrassment to the organization’s senior
managers | d. | it is unavoidable, at least in the short
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Snell
argues that there are four ‘psychic prisons’ that restrict the ability of managers to deal
effectively with ethical dilemmas. Which one is the odd one out? a. | Holding
unrestricted levels of organizational power | b. | Having
stereotypical assumptions about the nature of organizational structures, responsibilities and power
relationships | c. | Being constrained in the actions possible by a particular moral
ethos dominant in a particular context | d. | Being in possession of a limited ethical reasoning
capacity | | |
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One
of the following reflects the most apparent level of culture. It is based upon the ‘way things
get done around here’ view of culture. Which is it? a. | common
values | c. | perceived
culture | b. | behavioural regularities | d. | underlying assumptions | | | | |
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Handy
describes one type of culture being based upon the expertise within the organization as vested in the
individuals within it reflected in the way that they must be organized to meet the needs of the
business. Which of the following reflects this type of culture? a. | role
culture | c. | power
culture | b. | person culture | d. | task culture | | | | |
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According to Deal and Kennedy this type of culture is associated with high risk and
rapid feedback. It is based on the ability of the focal person to be able to achieve objectives, for
example small entrepreneurial organizations and specialized consultancies. Which of the following
represents this type of culture? a. | macho culture | c. | work and play hard culture | b. | bet your company
culture | d. | process
culture | | | | |
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Trice
and Beyer describe a number of elements that go to make up an organizational culture, grouped
together under four categories. Which of the following is NOT one of their headings? a. | common
language | c. | company rites
and ritual | b. | company practice | d. | company communications | | | | |
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