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?

<p>Great benefits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Work life balance (B)</p> 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?

<p>Great product (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Negotiate ethically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before negotiations begin?

<p>Establish your minimum acceptable level for each negotiating point (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know your alternatives before negotiating?

<p>To evaluate other opportunities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you focus on during negotiations?

<p>The organization's responses to your requests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Deciding on negotiation priorities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To score the terms of possible alternatives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Policies regarding confidentiality, ethics, and compliance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when negotiating remuneration and perks?

<p>Consider remuneration and perks as a composite (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Call each person before offering their name to the prospective employer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Approach former co-workers and bosses who have since joined other companies for references (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Culture drives morale and productivity in the workplace (A)</p> 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?

<p>Pre-empt their remarks by explaining to your prospective employer what they are likely to hear from this person and why (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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