Chapter 14 Assignment

Twitter's organizational culture most resembles a ______ culture.

Hand-written welcome notes are an example of

Twitter's organizational culture fulfills all of the following functions except

What correlate(s) of organizational culture have the strongest relationship with a culture like Twitter, as demonstrated in this case?

Elizabeth Weil's welcome notes to new employees can be categorized as a

Put the following in the correct sequence to represent the drivers and flow of organizational culture. -Work Attitudes and Behaviors5 -Outcomes6 -Organizational Structure and Internal Processes3 -Group and Social Processes4 -Drivers of Culture1 -Organizational Culture2

From the perspective of new CEO David Sacks, what is the main problem at Zenefits?

Which of the following is a primary cause of the problems at Zenefits?

Which of the following statements about Parker Conrad's leadership of Zenefits is most likely true?

When David Sacks took over as COO at Zenefits, he issued a ban on alcohol in the workplace and communicated the need for a culture change. Which mechanism for culture change do his actions represent?

Which major problem do dabbawalas want to avoid?

All of the following contribute to the success of the dabbawala system except

Per the competing values framework, the dabbawalas would most closely align with which type of strategy?

First, read each mechanism for organizational culture change. Next, click and drag each mechanism to the description in the chart that matches the mechanism. -This method for embedding culture relies on representations of organization philosophy, mission, vision, values, and materials used for recruiting, selection, and socialization and represents observable artifacts. --This method involves spacing among people -These elements of corporate --Some companies will structure -This mechanism has a strong impact --This mechanism is a powerful way to send messages to other about the values and behaviors that are desired by the organization. -Leader pay special attention --Neuroscience research shows -The power of this dimension of organization culture --How these mechanisms are designed -These mechanisms can be used as tool to promote different types of culture. --How a company handles basic HR duties defines and perpetuates a company culture.

-Change and Acquisition3 -Encounter2 -Anticipatory Socialization1

At McDonald's all new franchise owners and managers attend Hamburger University. During this two-week period, they are exposed to curriculum that covers how each McDonald's restaurant should be operated and managed and what is expected from restaurant owners and managers. McDonald's uses all of the following types of socialization practices except

As part of Amy's orientation package, she received a list of activities and events that all new hires must attend. This is an example of _____________ socialization.

Recent articles on Amazon's culture suggest that embraces Darwinism or rather, survival of the fittest. Given this fact about their culture, one would expect which type of socialization?

When Whole Foods opens a new store, they temporarily place current employees in key positions. These employees act as a mentor to the new employees hired to man the new location. This is an example of

In order to help new employees acquire skills needed to adjust to their organizational roles, William's Technology adjusts the use of its computer based orientations based on the level of acclimation the new member exhibits at work. This is an example of

Receptive developmental networks are characterized by _____ ties and _______ diversity.

Paul has worked hard in an establishing a network of mentors from his job, his community and his church. While he has limited contact with each mentor, he does occasionally ask for and receives advice for them. This is an example of a(n) ____________ network.

The richest development network is

Strength of a network tie is based on frequent interactions, reciprocity, and

The most diverse network contains

Identify whether each example is an example of human capital or social capital.

The levels of organizational culture are

Mottollo Pasta uses their website to explain that five traits make their culture distinctive—creativity, sustainability, family, community, and diversity. What level of organizational culture does this represent?

Mantle Inc. is noted for its philosophy of having fun, holding parties, and celebrating. For example, staff in each city in which the firm operates are given a budget for parties. The company also uses a variety of performance-based awards and service awards to reinforce employees' efforts. Its positive and enriching environment is supported by the very low employee turnover. What function of organizational culture does this represent?

You're Kidding Me, Inc., is a company that develops video games. The company's primary vision is innovation and quick adaptation to the changing environment of the gaming industry, particularly for children. The CEO of the company values creativity and frequently urges her employees to think outside-the-box in order come up with the next big idea. Which of the following best describes You're Kidding Me's organizational culture?

A(n) _________ culture develops reliable internal processes, extensive measurement, and a variety of control mechanisms.

What cultural types represent competing values?

The _________ framework provides a practical way for managers to understand, measure, and change organizational culture.

_________ are levers for changing organizational culture, addressing all three levels of culture.

Which of the following mechanisms for changing organizational culture addresses only the level of basic underlying assumptions of culture?

A(n) ________ helps new recruits integrate, assimilate, and transition to new jobs by making them familiar with corporate policies, procedures, culture, and politics and by clarifying work-role expectations and responsibilities.

On her first day of work for ABC Company, Justine attended a full-day session with other new employees to learn about company policies and procedures. Each person in that session was introduced to a specific person whom they would all meet with once a week over the next two months to answer their questions about the company. This experience would be described as

Which of the following statements about applying organizational socialization research is true?

In which stage of the organizational socialization process would an onboarding program be provided?

Janice has transferred to the contract management group at the HMO that employs her. She has been through two months of training and is now working closely with Nancy to better understand the values and expectations of the group. Janice is in the ____ phase of mentoring.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a volunteer _________ network that pairs adults with children. A survey of adults who participated in the program when they were children revealed that the majority obtained values and principles that influenced them throughout their lives.

Troy starts a job right out of college. He feels lucky to have found a position in the financial industry. Troy knows that he needs help to form and maintain the lasting developmental relationships that will further his career. Troy should first establish a(n)