LEADERHSIP CULTURE, ETHICS & DIVERSITY

Which of the following best defines organizational culture?

• A list of company rules and regulations
  
  

• A shared system of beliefs, values, and norms within an organization
  
  

• A legal framework for company conduct
  
  

• 1. A performance appraisal method

What is the term used to describe culture as the “social glue” in an organization?

• Organizational bonding

• Shared identity
  
  

• Shared mental model
  
  

• Culture strength

Which culture type emphasizes adapting quickly to external changes?

• Cooperative culture
  
  

• Adaptive culture

• Bureaucratic culture
  
  

• Competitive culture

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a low-performance culture?

• Resistance to change
  
  

• Emphasis on excellence
  
  

• Insular thinking
  
  

• 1. Politicized internal environment

What is one key trait of high performance cultures?

• Emphasis on internal politics

• Acceptance of mediocrity

• Results orientation

•  Loose norms and values

Which dimension of Hofstede’s model refers to the degree to which less powerful members accept unequal power distribution?

• Individualism vs. Collectivism

• Uncertainty Avoidance

• Masculinity vs. Femininity

• Power Distance

What does the GLOBE dimension “Performance Orientation” emphasize?

• Emotional support

• Competitive leadership and achievement rewards

• Rule-following behavior

• Traditional values and customs

What type of moral development is guided by universal ethical principles?

•  Preconventional

• Conventional

• Postconventional

• Subconscious

Which justification for unethical behavior involves minimizing the harm caused?

• Advantageous comparison
  
  

• Attribution of blame

• Euphemistic labeling

• Distortion of consequences

A weak organizational culture typically fosters a high level of employee motivation.

• True

• False