Final Exam - Chapter 8

Question 1

organizational culture

Answer 1

shared beliefs, values, and assumptions that exist in an organization

Question 2

subcultures

Answer 2

smaller cultures that develop within a larger org culture and are based on differences in training, occupation, or departamental goals

Question 3

strong culture

Answer 3

beliefs, values, and assumptions that make up the culture are both intense and pervasive across the organization

Question 4

assets of strong cultures

Answer 4

coordination
conflict resolution
financial success

Question 5

liabilities of strong cultures

Answer 5

resistence to change
culture clash
pathology

Question 6

symbols

Answer 6

common way for an organization to communicate and reinforce its culture

Question 7

rites

Answer 7

elaborate, dramatic, planned activities that consolidate various forms of cultural expressions into one event, which is carried out through social interactions for the benefit of an audience

Question 8

rituals

Answer 8

standardized, detailed sets of techniques, actions, and behaviours that are performed in recognition of some event or accomplishment

Question 9

ceremonial

Answer 9

a system of several rites connected with a single occasion or event.

Question 10

rite of passage

Answer 10

facilitates the transition into new social roles.

A rite of passage often signals the completion of socialization as the newcomer assumes their new role.

Question 11

story

Answer 11

narrative based on true events that are often a combination of truth and fiction.