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What is the key focus of this lesson on culture, HRM and ethics?
What is the key focus of this lesson on culture, HRM and ethics?
- Understanding how culture influences organizational performance
- Defining the term 'culture' in an organizational and HRM context
- Describing how ethical behavior is determined and influenced by top management and HR practitioners
- All of the above (correct)
How was the term 'culture' perceived in the 1980s in the United States and Europe?
How was the term 'culture' perceived in the 1980s in the United States and Europe?
- It was considered a 'sure-fire recipe for success' and essential for an organization's future (correct)
- It was a controversial term that divided management theorists
- It was seen as a niche topic with little relevance to organizational performance
- It was a new and novel concept that had not been widely discussed before
According to the passage, what is the definition of culture in a wider context?
According to the passage, what is the definition of culture in a wider context?
- The difficulties that can arise from cross-cultural differences in values and points of view
- The set of characteristics, values and ways of behaving that employees share within an organization
- The new wave of management theory that became popular in the 1980s
- The distinctive ways in which different human populations or societies organize their lives (correct)
What is the key purpose of developing a distinct organizational culture according to the passage?
What is the key purpose of developing a distinct organizational culture according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a key learning objective of the lesson on culture, HRM and ethics?
Which of the following is NOT a key learning objective of the lesson on culture, HRM and ethics?
How is the term 'culture' described in relation to the concept of a 'new wave of management theory' in the 1980s?
How is the term 'culture' described in relation to the concept of a 'new wave of management theory' in the 1980s?
What is organisation culture according to Schein's scholarly definition?
What is organisation culture according to Schein's scholarly definition?
How did Deal and Kennedy simplify the concept of culture in organisations?
How did Deal and Kennedy simplify the concept of culture in organisations?
What impact did the bribery scandal have on the reputation of the Olympics selection committee?
What impact did the bribery scandal have on the reputation of the Olympics selection committee?
Why is understanding an organisation's culture important?
Why is understanding an organisation's culture important?
How does globalisation impact ethics in organisations according to the text?
How does globalisation impact ethics in organisations according to the text?
What role does management play in shaping an organisation's values?
What role does management play in shaping an organisation's values?
