multiple choice Flashcards
Function of culture in an organization?
It conveys a sense of identity for organization member
explanation for functions of culture in an organization?
it conveys a sense of identity for organization member, culture has a boundary defining role: it creates distinctions between one organization and other. It is a sense-making and control mechanism tgat guides and shapes employees attitudes and behavior.
Systematic study uses…………to look at relationships to attribute causes and effects.
data
…….. refers to heterogeneous characteristics of organizations, work groups, and teams that recognizes that their workers vart in terms of gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristcs.
Workforce diversity
The following statements is true regarding work specialization?
work specialization dereases the time spent in changing tasks
the following best describes Self-Determination Theory (SDT) in the context of
organizations?
A theory that emphasizes the significance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in employee
motivation.
describe self determination theory
Self-Determination Theory (SDT) highlights the importance of autonomy (self-direction),
competence (feeling effective at tasks), and relatedness (connection with others) as key factors in
motivating individuals within organizations
What is often considered the most effective approach for persuading the majority within
organizations to adopt a new idea or change?
Engaging in open and transparent communication, building a coalition of supporters, and
addressing concerns and objections.
As a leader in his organization, John strives to engage and inspire his team, is adaptive to challenges,
provides feedback and recognition to his followers, and personally mentors newcomers. Which
among the following better describes John’s leadership style.
a) transformational
According to the theory, when implementing a change, the expectations that leader impose on their
followers should be
moderate to high
Organization is a socio-technical system. This implies that
technological determinism is probably false
As compared to a centralized organization, a decentralized organization can act more quickly to
solve problems
true, because an organization that is characterized by centralization is inherently different structurally from one thats decentralized, a decentralized organization organizations can act more quickly to solve the problems, more people provide input into decisions, and employees are less likely to feel alienated from those who make decisions that affect their work lives.
Subcultures act to undermine the dominant culture.
FALSE
Subcultures act to undermine the dominant culture
Explanation: Subcultures tend to develop in large organizations to reflect common problems,
situations, or experiences faced by groups of members in the same department or location.
Subcultures include the core values of the dominant culture plus additional values unique to the
respective departments.
Sustainability refers to practices that can be maintained over very long periods of time because the
tools or structure that support the practices is not damaged in the process.
TRUE
