LEADERSHIP
Question 1
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Which of the following is related to changing attitudes toward diversity?
Answer
White, American-born males are the majority in the U.S. workplace | ||
An increasing of women, people of color and immigrants workers in U.S. labor market | ||
Uniformity keeps a smooth working environment | ||
Cross-cultural understanding is unnecessary of domestic organization |
4 points
Question 2
1.
Kinko's has a freewheeling culture whereas FedEx has a culture based on structure and discipline. Their merger is an example of a __________.
Answer
corporate culture | ||
culture gap | ||
culture shock | ||
clan culture |
4 points
Question 3
1.
Caucasian-American sounding names got more callbacks than African-American sounding names, even when skills and experience were equal. This is an example of:
Answer
passive bias in the workplace and conscious bias in the workplace. | ||
impassive bias and unconscious bias in the workplace. | ||
passive bias in the workplace and unconscious bias in the workplace. | ||
diversity. |
4 points
Question 4
1.
High power distance means that:
Answer
people accept inequality concerning power in institutions, organizations, and individuals. | ||
members of a society feel uncomfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity. | ||
individuals take care of themselves in a loosely knit social framework. | ||
relationships, cooperation, and group decision making are highly regarded. |
4 points
Question 5
1.
Companies with strong, healthy cultures:
Answer
emphasize the socialization of new employees and have simple hiring practices. | ||
minimize the socialization of new employees and have simple hiring practices. | ||
emphasize the socialization of new employees and have rigorous hiring practices. | ||
hire employees based on their skills. |
4 points
Question 6
1.
J. C. Penney is selling its art collection and putting up photos of employees to recognize the worth of front-line employees. This is an example of a __________.
Answer
paradigm | ||
ceremony | ||
symbol | ||
model |
4 points
Question 7
1.
Although current laws often reflect minimal ethical standards:
Answer
all ethical standards are codified into law. | ||
not all ethical standards are codified into law. | ||
not all spiritual standards are codified into law. | ||
culture is codified into law. |
4 points
Question 8
1.
The visible level of corporate culture can be BEST described as:
Answer
artifacts such as dress, office layout, symbols, slogans, and ceremonies. | ||
expressed values, underlying assumptions, and beliefs. | ||
deeper values and shared understandings held by organization members. | ||
creativity and risk-taking |
4 points
Question 9
1.
The bureaucratic culture has an internal focus and consistency and works well in a(n) __________.
Answer
dynamic environment | ||
stable environment | ||
flexible environment | ||
external environment |
4 points
Question 10
1.
Some values become so deeply embedded in a culture that organizational members:
Answer
can see, hear, and observe by watching other members of the organization. | ||
are consciously aware of them. | ||
may not be consciously aware of them. | ||
can see patterns of behavior, symbols, and ceremonies. |
4 points
Question 11
1.
Why are selection and socialization important in shaping culture?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Answer
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30 points
Question 12
1.
Describe cultural intelligence (CQ). Why is it important for today’s leaders to develop cultural intelligence?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as a source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations
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Rating:
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Solution: LEADERSHIP