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

What is a key benefit of managing workforce diversity?

<p>Improving creativity, innovation, and decision-making (B)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Predictability, efficiency, and stability (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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