Week 10 Lec 2

In scenarios where an organization's espoused values significantly diverge from its enacted values, and employees primarily respond to tangible rewards while demonstrating minimal intrinsic motivation, which of the following strategies would MOST effectively catalyze the development of a strong, integrated organizational culture?

Considering the complexities of organizational culture, which of the following statements BEST encapsulates the nuanced relationship between a strong organizational culture and a firm's adaptability within a rapidly evolving market landscape?

Given the inherent challenges in quantifying the impact of 'Person-Organization Fit' on employee performance, which rigorous methodological approach would yield the MOST ecologically valid and actionable insights for optimizing talent management strategies?

In the context of organizational culture, consider a multinational corporation undergoing a merger. The pre-merger cultures of the two entities are markedly different: one characterized by hierarchical decision-making and risk aversion, the other by flat structures and entrepreneurial risk-taking. Which integration approach would MOST effectively mitigate cultural clashes and foster a synergistic post-merger culture?

A global tech company, historically renowned for its fiercely competitive and individualistic culture, now recognizes the imperative to cultivate greater collaboration and knowledge sharing to sustain innovation. Which of the following interventions would MOST effectively catalyze a cultural shift towards collectivism, while preserving the company's high-performance orientation?

Considering the ethical dimensions of organizational culture, which of the following scenarios presents the MOST acute dilemma regarding the potential for a strong culture to inadvertently foster unethical behavior?

When attempting to diagnose sources of organizational underperformance related to culture, which analytical approach would prove MOST incisive in differentiating between symptoms and root causes?

Which strategic intervention would MOST effectively address a situation where a dominant organizational culture inadvertently marginalizes diverse perspectives, stifles innovation, and reinforces systemic biases, while preserving core values?

Which of the following scenarios exemplifies a counterculture effectively driving positive organizational change, rather than simply manifesting as resistance or dissension?

Considering that organizational culture is subtly communicated and reinforced through various channels, which of the following factors MOST significantly contributes to the tacit transmission of cultural norms, values, and assumptions within an organization?

In an organization aiming to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, which of the following performance management strategies would be MOST effective in fostering a growth mindset and facilitating ongoing learning and adaptation?

Considering the long-term implications of leadership succession on organizational culture, which of the following approaches would MOST effectively ensure the continuity of core values, while fostering adaptability and innovation?

If a company’s IT department consistently delays repairs and is taking long breaks, which of the following statements is MOST accurate?

Which statement BEST describes “Attraction - Selection and Attrition“?

Which of the following BEST describes the manifestations of an organisational culture that everyone can see or talk about?

When considering the impact of organizational culture on employee behavior, which theoretical perspective offers the MOST comprehensive framework for understanding the complex interplay between individual agency and cultural determinism?

Which of the following organizational practices would MOST effectively foster the emergence and proliferation of constructive subcultures, without undermining the cohesiveness of the dominant culture?

Considering that the effectiveness of organizational culture is contingent upon alignment with external environmental demands, which diagnostic framework would prove MOST valuable in assessing the degree of congruence between a firm's internal culture and its external competitive landscape?

When evaluating the ethical implications of 'strong' organizational cultures, which philosophical framework offers the MOST insightful lens for analyzing the potential for such cultures to inadvertently foster unethical behavior through conformity and groupthink?

In organizations pursuing radical innovation, which paradoxical leadership approach would be MOST effective in fostering a culture that embraces both experimentation and disciplined execution?