Question 1 (1 point)

The key characteristic of organizational culture that addresses the degree to which management focuses on results rather than on the techniques and processes is termed ________.

Question 1 options:

	outcome orientation
	aggressiveness
	people orientation
	team orientation
	stability

Question 2 (1 point)

The key characteristic of organizational culture that addresses the degree to which people are competitive rather than easygoing is termed ________.

Question 2 options:

	aversiveness
	assertiveness
	risk taking
	team orientation
	aggressiveness

Question 3 (1 point)

Alessio's boss doesn't care whether Alessio works at home, at the office, or from his beach house. All he cares about is that the project is completed on time, on budget, and with exemplary quality. Which characteristic of organizational culture best describes this aspect of Alessio's job?

Question 3 options:

	high stability
	high attention to detail
	high outcome orientation
	low aggressiveness
	low risk taking

Question 4 (1 point)

A strong culture tends to be a liability for an organization when its environment is undergoing rapid change.

Question 4 options:

	True
	False

Question 5 (1 point)

In virtual organizations, it is difficult to establish a common set of norms.

Question 5 options:

	True
	False

Question 6 (1 point)

Which of the following is not a characteristic of organizational culture?

Question 6 options:

	innovation and risk taking
	process orientation
	outcome orientation
	team orientation
	attention to detail

Question 7 (1 point)

Today's trend toward decentralized organizations makes it easier to establish a strong culture.

Question 7 options:

	True
	False

Question 8 (1 point)

"Stability" is one of the seven primary characteristics that captures the essence of an organization's culture. It indicates the degree to which ________.

Question 8 options:

	employees are encouraged to be innovative and take risks
	work activities are organized around teams rather than individuals
	management focuses on results or outcomes rather than on the techniques and processes used to achieve them
	management decisions take into consideration the effect of outcomes on people within the organization
	organizational activities emphasize maintaining the status quo in contrast to growth

Question 9 (1 point)

Which of the following characteristics of an organization's culture indicates the degree to which management decisions take into consideration the effect of outcomes on employees within the organization?

Question 9 options:

	people orientation
	outcome orientation
	attention to detail
	team orientation
	stability