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How is organizational culture typically transmitted to new employees?
How is organizational culture typically transmitted to new employees?
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What is the primary objective of HR practices in an organization?
What is the primary objective of HR practices in an organization?
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What is the primary role of organizational structure in an organization?
What is the primary role of organizational structure in an organization?
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What is the primary purpose of organizational socialization?
What is the primary purpose of organizational socialization?
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Which type of culture prioritizes maintaining a certain level of performance and efficiency through formalized control mechanisms?
Which type of culture prioritizes maintaining a certain level of performance and efficiency through formalized control mechanisms?
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What is the primary focus of organizations with adhocracy cultures?
What is the primary focus of organizations with adhocracy cultures?
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Which type of culture values flexibility over stability and control?
Which type of culture values flexibility over stability and control?
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What is the significance of organizational culture according to research?
What is the significance of organizational culture according to research?
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What is a characteristic of market cultures in organizations?
What is a characteristic of market cultures in organizations?
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What is the goal of Strategic Human Resource Management?
What is the goal of Strategic Human Resource Management?
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What is an example of a company putting employees first?
What is an example of a company putting employees first?
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What is the primary focus of internal fit in an organization's HR system?
What is the primary focus of internal fit in an organization's HR system?
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Which of the following practices would support external fit in an organization competing on cost reductions and efficiency?
Which of the following practices would support external fit in an organization competing on cost reductions and efficiency?
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What is the primary contribution of human capital to an organization?
What is the primary contribution of human capital to an organization?
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What is the foundation of social capital in an organization?
What is the foundation of social capital in an organization?
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What is the effect of achieving both internal and external fit in an organization's HR system?
What is the effect of achieving both internal and external fit in an organization's HR system?
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What is the primary purpose of espoused values in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of espoused values in an organization?
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What is the most resistant to change in an organization's culture?
What is the most resistant to change in an organization's culture?
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What is the primary function of symbols in organizational culture?
What is the primary function of symbols in organizational culture?
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What is the purpose of stories in organizational culture?
What is the purpose of stories in organizational culture?
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What is the process by which individuals learn the values and norms of an organization?
What is the process by which individuals learn the values and norms of an organization?
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What is a major reason why strategic initiatives often fail?
What is a major reason why strategic initiatives often fail?
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What is the purpose of the rope analogy in the context of strategic implementation?
What is the purpose of the rope analogy in the context of strategic implementation?
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What is the likely outcome when an organization's culture, structure, and HR practices are not aligned?
What is the likely outcome when an organization's culture, structure, and HR practices are not aligned?
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