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What is the primary reason stockholders want to buy a company's stock?
What is the primary reason stockholders want to buy a company's stock?
- To gain voting rights in the company decisions
- To influence the company's strategic direction
- To maximize the return on their investment (correct)
- To secure employment opportunities within the company
Which group is primarily responsible for determining the goals that an organization should pursue?
Which group is primarily responsible for determining the goals that an organization should pursue?
- Employees
- Stockholders
- Distributors
- Managers (correct)
What do suppliers primarily expect from a company in their relationship?
What do suppliers primarily expect from a company in their relationship?
- Long-term contracts for stability
- To receive exclusive distribution rights
- To have significant influence on product development
- To be paid fairly and promptly for their inputs (correct)
Which dimension of organizational culture emphasizes the importance of experimentation and flexibility among employees?
Which dimension of organizational culture emphasizes the importance of experimentation and flexibility among employees?
What expectation do customers have from a company to ensure its survival in the market?
What expectation do customers have from a company to ensure its survival in the market?
Which of the following best describes the community's role in relation to a company?
Which of the following best describes the community's role in relation to a company?
What is primarily considered a barrier to entry for new competitors in an industry?
What is primarily considered a barrier to entry for new competitors in an industry?
Which of the following best represents visible artifacts in an organization?
Which of the following best represents visible artifacts in an organization?
Which aspect of organizational culture is characterized by focusing on results rather than the methods used to achieve them?
Which aspect of organizational culture is characterized by focusing on results rather than the methods used to achieve them?
What is one of the original sources of an organization’s culture?
What is one of the original sources of an organization’s culture?
In a culture with a high degree of attention to detail, what is expected from employees?
In a culture with a high degree of attention to detail, what is expected from employees?
Which of the following elements is crucial in maintaining an organization's culture once it is established?
Which of the following elements is crucial in maintaining an organization's culture once it is established?
What could be considered an underlying assumption in an organization's culture?
What could be considered an underlying assumption in an organization's culture?
Flashcards
Stockholders
Stockholders
People who own shares of a company and have a claim on its profits and assets.
Managers
Managers
The people responsible for making decisions about a company's goals and how to use resources to achieve them.
Employees
Employees
Individuals who work in different departments and functions within a company, contributing to its operations.
Suppliers
Suppliers
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Customers
Customers
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Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture
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Adaptability Culture
Adaptability Culture
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Attention to Detail Culture
Attention to Detail Culture
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Outcome Orientation Culture
Outcome Orientation Culture
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People Orientation Culture
People Orientation Culture
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Team Orientation Culture
Team Orientation Culture
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Integrity Culture
Integrity Culture
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Stakeholders
Stakeholders
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Study Notes
Internal Organization Environment
- Internal environment factors include: people, culture, structure, and technology.
Organizational Culture
- Organizational culture encompasses shared values, principles, traditions, and practices that distinguish an organization.
- It significantly influences member behavior.
Dimensions of Organizational Culture
- Adaptability: Encourages innovation, flexibility, risk-taking.
- Attention to detail: Emphasizes precision, analysis, focus on details.
- Outcome orientation: Prioritizes results over techniques.
- People orientation: Considers the impact of outcomes on organizational members.
- Team orientation: Promotes collaboration and teamwork.
- Integrity: Encourages honesty and ethical conduct.
Strong vs. Weak Cultures
- Strong cultures are characterized by significant impact on organizational behavior.
- Weak cultures have less influence on behavior.
Levels of Organizational Culture
- Visible artifacts: Observable aspects like ceremonies, language, symbols.
- Invisible aspects:
- Values and beliefs (interpreted from observed behaviors).
- Underlying assumptions/deep beliefs (subconscious guides to behavior).
How is an Organization's Culture Established?
- Founder's vision shapes initial culture.
- Culture is transmitted through stories, rituals, symbols, language.
- Organizational practices perpetuate the established culture.
- Top management actions significantly influence culture.
Stakeholders
- Stakeholders are individuals or groups with interests in a company's performance.
- Stockholders (Shareholders): Seek maximum return on investment.
- Managers: Responsible for pursuing goals beneficial to stakeholders and resource use.
- Employees: Expect rewards commensurate with performance.
- Suppliers: Expect fair and timely payment.
- Distributors: Expect quality products at agreed-upon prices.
- Customers: Crucial for company survival.
- Community: Provides infrastructure for operation.
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Test your understanding of the internal organizational environment, including factors like culture, structure, and technology. Explore various dimensions of organizational culture and their impact on behavior. This quiz covers the differences between strong and weak cultures, as well as the levels of organizational culture.
