Ch. 8 POM

The readily apparent symbols and manifestations of an organization's culture are called its ______.

observable artifacts

A box-and-lines illustration showing the formal lines of authority and the organization's work specializations is called a(n) ______ chart.

organizational

Click and drag on elements in order Place the steps you would use to determine your person-organization fit prior to a job interview in order, with the first step at the top.

1. Create a list of your personal values and weaknesses 2. Create a list of the organization's values, strengths and weaknesses. 3. Compare, and prepare potential questions to ask an interviewer regarding P-O fit

Select all that apply Organizational design is concerned with which activities? (Choose every correct answer.)

Creating structures of accountability and responsibility Creating a structural design that will help an organization execute its strategies

What is the most accurate description of person-organization fit?

A match between an individual's personality and values and those of the organization

Select all that apply What are two suggestions for improving your adaptability in the workplace?

Be proactive in learning situations. Be more resourceful.

Select all that apply Which of these would be considered observable artifacts in an organization?

Rituals Decorations Awards

Select all that apply Which of the following represent learning-related tools that can be leveraged to change an organization's culture? (Choose every correct answer.)

Role modeling Coaching Training

Select all that apply Some of the strongest ways to embed organizational culture include which two of the following?

Status symbols Rewards

What occurs as a result of the horizontal organizational design?

Teams are used to improve collaboration and work.

Select all that apply What are the two types of information that organization charts reveal about organizational structure?

Who reports to whom Who specializes in what work

Rites and rituals, which are activities and ______ used to celebrate important organizational events or achievements, can be leveraged in the process of culture change.

ceremonies

According to the competing values framework (CVF), organizational ______ varies along two dimensions.

effectiveness

An organization's ______ can pay attention to, measure, and control a number of activities, processes, or outcomes in order to foster a certain culture.

leaders

More positive organizational outcomes are associated with ______ cultures.

market

Symbols in organizational culture represent ______.

objects or actions that convey an organization's most important values to others

A(n) ______ is a system of consciously coordinated activities or forces of two or more people.

organization

The extent to which your personality and values match the climate and culture in an organization is referred to as person-______ fit.

organization

An organization that has authority centralized in a single person, as well as a flat hierarchy, few rules, and low work specialization, is using a ______.

simple structure

The number of people reporting directly to a given manager refers to ______.

span of control

In terms of organizational culture, a ______ is an artifact, act, quality, or event that conveys an organization's most important values to others.

symbol

An organization comprised of many levels with narrow spans of managerial control is described as:

tall.

One method of changing organizational culture is to provide structured ______ as an in-depth introduction to organizational values.

training

Common purpose, one of the four common elements of organizations proposed by Schein, ______.

unifies members and helps everyone understand the organization's reason for being

According to Schein, which organizational feature unifies employees or members and gives everyone an understanding of the organization's reason for being?

Common purpose

______ embed preferred culture by describing organizational philosophy, mission, vision, and values.

Formal statements

Select all that apply According to Barnard's definition, which of the following examples represent organizations?

The corporate headquarters of a global technology company A crew of two people coordinating their activities on a commercial fishing boat

A company's ______ is the large-scale action plan that encompasses the company's vision and is used to create the direction for the business.

strategy

Select all that apply What are three characteristics of an organization with a simple structure?

Low work specialization A flat hierarchy Authority in a single person

Some businesses have created open-area workspaces where employees sit at desks that are side-by-side and no walls are between them. This is to foster collaboration among the staff. What aspect of culture change does this represent?

Physical design

When is the ideal time to assess person-organization fit?

Prior to accepting a position

Select all that apply Which of the following can leaders pay attention to, measure, and control in order to change the organization's culture? (Choose every correct answer.)

Processes Outcomes Activities

Select all that apply Which are advantages of ensuring you have good potential fit with an organization before accepting a position? (Choose every correct answer.)

Reduced intention to quit Reduced work stress Positive work attitude

Select all that apply Which of the following statements regarding horizontal design are true? (Choose every correct answer.)

This design is also called a team-based design Internal boundaries are broken down Workgroups are used to improve collaboration

Select all that apply Identify the types of structures categorized as organizational designs with open boundaries. (Choose every correct answer.)

Virtual Modular Hollow

A(n) ______ organization is a fluid, highly adaptive organization whose members are linked by information technology and collaborate on common tasks.

boundaryless

Select all that apply In order to implement a particular organizational strategy, managers must determine the right kind of organizational: (Choose every correct answer.)

culture structure

Formal statements can help to change an organization's culture by ______.

embedding the culture in various organizational materials such as the mission, vision, and values statements

The degree to which someone's personality and values align with the organizational culture of a firm is called ______.

person-organization fit

If an organization wishes to change its culture, managers can alter the types of ______ and status symbols they give out and to whom they give them.

rewards

Organizations can use ______, activities that celebrate important events or achievements for the organization, to change the organization's culture.

rites and rituals

Select all that apply Organizations wishing to change their culture may alter their physical layout and design in order to: (Choose every correct answer.)

send a strong message about the culture encourage employee productivity

Managers can help to change the organization's culture by paying attention to which ______ they use as narratives to symbolize the organization's vision and values to employees.

stories

When employees share a narrative about an actual event that helped create an aspect of the company's culture, they are relying on ______ to symbolize the company's vision and values.

stories

Select all that apply Which factors must work in concert to produce successful strategic execution? (Choose every correct answer.)

HR practices Organizational culture Organizational structure

Select all that apply Which of the following are outcomes associated with various types of organizational culture?

Higher customer satisfaction in clan and market cultures More positive organizational outcomes in market cultures Higher market share in clan and market cultures

Select all that apply Select the types of organizational design. (Choose every correct answer.)

Horizontal Open boundary Traditional

What is the primary cause of failure for strategic initiatives?

Improper execution