ORGA201 - Module 2

The employee selection process is not identified as a means to sustain culture in organizations.

False

Strong cultures have a greater influence on employees' behaviours than weak ones.

True

represented by a common perception held by the organization's members.

Organization's culture

________ has been described as the shared values, principles, traditions, and ways of doing things that influence the way an organization's members act.

Organizational culture

Organizational culture is a perception, not a reality.

True

Which of the following is a disadvantage of having a strong organizational culture? a. High employee turnover b. Decreased organizational performance c. Low loyalty toward the organization d. Inability to respond to changing conditions e. Restraints on individual creativity

d. Inability to respond to changing conditions

When employees at Microsoft use words such as work judo, eating your own dog food, and flat food, they are using organizational __________.

language

A good example of an organizational __________ is Mary Kay Cosmetics' annual award ceremony for its sales representatives.

ritual

The process that adapts employees to the organization's culture is called __________.

socialization

A core aspect of strong cultures in organizations is that ________.

values are widely shared and deeply held by organizational members.