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Organizational Culture and Diversity
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Organizational Culture and Diversity

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What is the primary function of shared assumptions in a culture?

  • To create a sense of belonging in an organisation
  • To develop a framework for understanding organisational cultures
  • To guide people's thoughts and actions (correct)
  • To promote workforce diversity
  • What is the term for the expressed values and manifest culture that represents the first contact with a new culture?

  • Organisational subculture
  • Observable elements
  • Manifest culture (correct)
  • Non-observable elements
  • What is a common characteristic of subcultures within an organisation's workforce?

  • Incompatibility with other subcultures
  • Uniformity across all age groups
  • Similarity to the organisation's overall culture
  • Uniqueness to each generation or age group (correct)
  • What is the benefit of managing workforce diversity in an organisation?

    <p>Improved organisational performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of managing workforce diversity?

    <p>Improving creativity, innovation, and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to create a culture of belonging in an organisation?

    <p>Supporting and valuing diversity among employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of creating a culture of belonging in an organisation?

    <p>Fostering a sense of connection among employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cultural elements are not immediately observable in an organisation?

    <p>Marital and family status, sexual orientation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between observable and non-observable elements of culture?

    <p>Non-observable elements are the underlying values and assumptions, while observable elements are the expressed values and manifest culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of comparing the types of organisational culture?

    <p>Providing supporting examples of different organisational cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of culture is often associated with an organisation's manifest culture?

    <p>Company values and mission statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of an organisation with a bureaucratic culture?

    <p>Predictability, efficiency, and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a clan culture, what is the primary goal of the socialisation process?

    <p>To achieve unity among employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an organisation with a bureaucratic culture?

    <p>Emphasis on teamwork and social influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of creating a culture of belonging in an organisation?

    <p>Improved employee satisfaction and motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a non-observable culture element?

    <p>Shared values and traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of an organisation's manifest culture?

    <p>Visible symbols and artefacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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