Assessing Organizational Culture

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Which of the following is an important consideration when evaluating a job offer?

The number of vacation days

The salary offered (correct)

The color of the office walls

The location of the company

What should you be mindful of when discussing your questions and requests for amendments to the offer with your prospective employer?

The length of your commute

Your negotiating style (correct)

Your current salary

Your favorite TV show

When should you provide references from within your current organization?

After the transition process has begun

At any point during the hiring process

Before an offer of employment has been extended and accepted

Only after the final reference checks have been completed (correct)

According to the text, which of the following is NOT one of the signs you should accept a job offer?

Great benefits Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the signs that the company respects your personal time?

Work life balance Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the signs that the company truly believes in their products/services?

Great product Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tip for negotiating a salary?

Negotiate ethically Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before negotiations begin?

Establish your minimum acceptable level for each negotiating point Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know your alternatives before negotiating?

To evaluate other opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What should you focus on during negotiations?

The organization's responses to your requests Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended step when evaluating a job offer?

Deciding on negotiation priorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the evaluation worksheet mentioned in the text?

To score the terms of possible alternatives Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following aspects of an employment offer is typically non-negotiable?

Policies regarding confidentiality, ethics, and compliance Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when negotiating remuneration and perks?

Consider remuneration and perks as a composite Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended step when providing references for a job application?

Call each person before offering their name to the prospective employer Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your former employer has a no-reference policy?

Approach former co-workers and bosses who have since joined other companies for references Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of analyzing your fit with the culture of a prospective employer?

Culture drives morale and productivity in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you have a potentially negative reference, particularly if it is your most recent boss?

Pre-empt their remarks by explaining to your prospective employer what they are likely to hear from this person and why Signup and view all the answers