Question 1
Which of the following statements about organizational culture is true?
Multiple Choice
It is not necessary for managers to act according to the organization’s espoused values as subordinates will act however they please anyway.
Espoused values are generally established by the founder or top management.
Artifacts are the most difficult aspect of organizational culture to change.
Basic assumptions are observable manifestations of culture.
Weak cultures are better than strong ones.
Question 2
Which of the following statements is true of organizational culture?
Multiple Choice
Organizational culture represents only the written policies and procedures of an organization.
Organizational culture includes the values, beliefs, and norms shared by all employees of that organization.
Employees’ personal value system is always in tune with the ethical standards of the organization’s operating culture.
Stakeholders lack interest in the ethical performance of an organization.
Question 3
Which of the following statements is true regarding an organization’s culture?
A) Organizational culture is evaluative rather than descriptive.
B) Large organizations rarely have subcultures.
C) A dominant culture expresses the core values shared by a majority of the organization’s members.
D) A strong culture reduces employee satisfaction and increases employee turnover.
E) Subcultures and dominant cultures do not share any common values.
Question 4
Is cannibalism legal with consent? Cannibalism Cannibalism is the practice of eating the flesh of the same species. While cannibalism is quite common in the animal kingdom, it is rare in the human species. Cannibalism is generally considered unethical and immoral among humans.
Answer to question 1
Espoused values are generally established by the founder or top management.
Answer to question 2
Organizational culture includes the values, beliefs, and norms shared by all the employees of that organization.
Answer to question 3
The correct answer is C) A dominant culture expresses the core values shared by most of the organization’s members.
Because it is dominant, this culture is bound to show shared values. There is no point that the individual will evaluate the other person’s values. Each individual will follow the values which they have learnt from their past experiences. Each organization has subcultures, irrespective of its size. A hypothetical statement that a strong culture may reduce employee satisfaction depends on how they implement their policies in the work environment. Subculture and dominant cultures share common values.
Answer to question 4
Cannibalism is not technically illegal in the United States, but there are many laws associated with cannibalism that would make it illegal to obtain the flesh to eat. It is illegal in every state to murder, so obtaining the flesh, even with consent, this way would be illegal. It is also illegal to possess a dead body, so that would make it illegal to consume the flesh, even with consent. While the laws vary from state to state, all states have laws about the disposal of human remains. Generally, when someone dies, a burial permit must be obtained and the body must be handled in specific ways to avoid the spread of disease. There are also laws in the United States about the mutilation of human remains, so cutting apart a corpse to obtain the flesh would be illegal.