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BUSI 240 QUIZ 8 (Version 1): Liberty University, Organizational Behavior/ BUSI 240 QUIZ 8
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BUSI 240 Quiz 8, Liberty University• Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Organizational socialization is best described as a process of ________,
where newcomers try to make sense of and adapt to the company's
environment.
Selected Answer: learning and adjustment
Response Feedback: Organizational socialization is a process of both
learning and adjustment. It is a learning process because newcomers try
to make sense of the company's physical workplace, social dynamics,
and strategic and cultural environment. It is also a process of adjustment,
because individuals need to adapt to their new work environment.
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true about the work space in a controlling and
competitive culture?
Selected Answer: symmetrical layout
Response Feedback: Collaborative and creative cultures value more
teamwork and flexibility, so space design is informal and enables
spontaneous group discussion. Controlling and competitive cultures tend
to have more structural office arrangements and provide more space for
individual work than teamwork. For example:
• More individual space
• More formal than informal space
• High/medium enclosure
• More fixed environment
• More structured, symmetrical layout
, • Question 3
2 out of 2 points
James has just joined CoraTech Systems, where he has been assigned to
Paul and Natalie for sources of information about the company. Paul and
Natalie introduce James to others at Coratech, give him an office tour,
and assure him that they will meet him regularly for the first few weeks,
to help him in the transition to the new company. In this scenario, Paul
and Natalie are part of the CoraTech's
Selected Answer: buddy system.
Response Feedback: Several organizations rely on a "buddy system,"
whereby newcomers are assigned to coworkers for sources of
information and social support. Buddies introduce new hires to other
employees, give them campus tours, and generally familiarize them with
the physical layout of the workplace. They have lunch with employees
on their first day and meet weekly with them for their first two months.
• Question 4
2 out of 2 points
The themes shared most widely by employees represent
Selected Answer: the organization's dominant culture.
Response Feedback: When discussing organizational culture, we are
really referring to the dominant culture, that is, the values and
assumptions shared most consistently and widely by the organization's
members. The dominant culture is usually supported by senior
management, but cultures persist despite senior management's desire for
another culture.
• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is a verbal symbol of cultural values?
Selected Answer: expressions of anger
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